Cornelius "Cornie" Boon

Cornelius “Cornie” Boon, 73 of Cedar Springs, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, May 8, 2013. He was born July 1, 1939 in Rock Rapids, IA the son of Isaac and Cora (Teunissen) Boon. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was a 35 year member of the Cedar Springs American Legion. He was also a member of the Heritage Netherlands Reformed Church. He is survived by his wife, Cornelia “Connie” whom he married on March 29, 1961; children, Jerry (Kathy) Boon, Carla (Bill) Julien, Julie (Rick) Liebermann, Daniel (Erica) Boon, Cornelius Boon, Jana Boon; 13 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; many brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant son, Cornelius Isaac; 2 brothers and 1 sister. The family will greet family and friends Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs, where services will be held Saturday 11:00 am. Pastor Foppe VanderZwaag and Daniel Boon officiating. Interment Pierson Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Puritan Theological Seminary.