Obituary of Charles Boone

Charles Boone, the son of Gerrit and Phoebe (Veenstra) Boone, was born on October 31, 1911 near Middleburg, IA. He grew up on the farm and attended country school and the Middleburg Christian School. At the age of 16, Chuck moved to Sanborn, IA. It was there that he met his bride, Jeanette Andringa. They were married on December 10, 1936, at her parents’ home in Sanborn. Together, they owned and operated the Phillips 66 station in Sanborn for 25 years. Chuck was drafted into the U.S. Army on April 11, 1944. He served in the infantry division, stationed in Italy, until his honorable discharge on February 5, 1946. They were blessed with one daughter, Margaret. They spent their entire married life living in Sanborn. Jeanette passed away in May of 2009. Chuck was reunited with her on Friday, October 21, 2011, just 10 days short of his 100th birthday. Chuck enjoyed keeping busy, both before and after retirement. He and Jeanette loved to travel and spend winters in Florida or Arizona. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing and golfing. The church was an important part of their lives. He was a member of the Sanborn CRC. He was preceded in death by his bride of 72 years, Jeanette; son-in-law, Erwin Bosma; three brothers, Raymond in infancy, Ed Boone and his wife, Alice, and Tony Boone; a sister, Betty and her husband, Dick Van Holland; brother-in-law Kenny Gorsett; in-laws, Jake Andringa, Fred Andringa, Pete and his wife, Bea Andringa, Charles and his wife, Mina Andringa; He is survived by his daughter, Margaret Bosma of Sheldon, IA; two sisters, Rosella Gorsett of Grand Junction, CO, and Nelvina and her husband, Marion Sterk of Sheldon; sisters-in-law, Ida Andringa and Reka Andringa; many beloved nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. In loving memory of Charles Boone Born ~ October 31, 1911 Died ~ October 21, 2011 Age ~ 99 years 11 months 21 days Funeral service 10:30 a.m. ~ Tuesday, October 25, 2011 Christian Reformed Church Sanborn, Iowa Clergy ~ Rev. Dr. Brian Janssen Organist ~ Starla Reitsma Special Music ~ Victory Voices “Victory in Jesus” “Until Then” Congregational Singing “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” #579 “When Peace Like a River” #489 “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” #493 “Great is Thy Faithfulness” #556 Pallbearers Jay Andringa Jim Andringa Gene Horstman Larry Bosma Brad Bosma Dave Bosma Honorary Pallbearer Jack Andringa Ushers Mark Bohnet John Vander Haag Burial Roseland Cemetery Sanborn, Iowa Military Graveside Rites by Sanborn American Legion Earl T. Conaway Post #318