Hattie Boeve

Hattie was born in Iowa to Egbert & Peteronela Zomermaand, and was the youngest of 15 children. She married the love of her life, John Boeve, on October 22, 1951 and were married 66 years before John died in 2017. She devoted her life to caring for her husband, whom she affectionately called “Boeve” as well as her children and many grandchildren. Hattie enjoyed crocheting, puzzles, playing games especially cards, and word puzzles. She worked keeping the Boeve household running smoothly. She also helped others with their homes until she retired in 1989. She was a member of Trinity United Reformed Church and loved singing in the choir. Sunday after church the family would all come over for Sunday lunches. This included Hattie’s favorite sweets: rice krispie bars, brownies, tootsie rolls, and jello with extra cool whip. The main course was prepared by John, either soup or chili. Hattie also enjoyed traveling with her husband John around the United States in their famous yellow VW Bus, and would take the grandkids on adventures as well. Hattie will be remembered for her love of The Lord Jesus Christ, her husband, and her family.

Hattie was preceded in death by her husband John Boeve and son William Boeve, daughter Karen Boeve, grandson Eric Pelham, granddaughter Amber Koetsier, and great grandson Patrick Nydam, her parents Egbert & Peteronela Zomermaand, sisters Minnie Van Beek, Lucy Vande Wege, Jennie Droog, Henritta Niemeyer, Ann Vande Wege, Nellie Mesman, Alice Topp, Rolena Wissink, and Albertha Van Hofwegen, brothers Bert, Richard, Henry, Gerrit, and John Zomermaand, brother-in-laws Dick, Avor (Sam) and Albert Boeve, and sister-in-law Pearl Schomacher.

Hattie is survived by her children Harleth & Loyd Crook, Edward & Tiffany Boeve, Sandra & Al Hodson, Renae & Henry Gonzales, Beth & Ronald Koetsier, Nancy Harmon, John Junior Boeve, Pamela & Jerri Jacobsma. 44 grandchildren, 57 great grandchildren, 8 great great grandchildren, and sister-in-law Lucille Boeve.

Hattie will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her, yet we rejoice that she is in the gentle and loving arms of our Savior. We will forever be grateful for the love and care that was provided for her at Kaweah Manor.

Visitation will be Tuesday, September 6th between 3:00 to 7:00 pm at Millers Chapel in Visalia. Services will be Wednesday, September 7th - Graveside will be at 9:00 am at the Visalia Public Cemetery, followed by a Memorial Service at 10:30 am at Trinity United Reformed Church, 6400 W. Walnut Ave., Visalia, CA 93277.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.millerchapel.com for the Boeve family.