Raymond Jay Botma

Raymond J. Botma, 65 of Croton Township, Newaygo, died Friday, May 1, 2009. Ray was born January 28, 1944 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Minnow and Martha Botma. Surviving are his wife, Carol; 4 children, Laurie (Bruce) Benoit, Jill (Ron) Braman, Jay (Angie) Botma, Rodney (Trisha) Botma; 19 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; 5 sisters; numerous in-laws; several nieces and nephews and many friends. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 9 at 12 Noon at Pierson Bible Church with a luncheon following. Pastor Jeffrey England officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs.