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BOON: Geertruida ‘Truus’ (Rood) of Exeter

April 27, 2023 By Haskett Funeral Homes 22 Condolences

BOON: Geertruida ‘Truus’ (Rood) of Exeter

Peacefully at the South Huron Hospital, Exeter on April 26, 2023 in her 97th year, Truus was reunited with her late husband Jan ‘John’ Boon (1996). Loving mother of Theo Boon of Goderich, Gerard and Cathy Boon of Brucefield, Elizabeth ‘Elly’ Kyle of Bayfield, Carl Boon of Bayfield, Thelma Boon of Ottawa, Tony Boon of Exeter, John Boon of Seaforth, and Henrietta Wise and Mik Court of Seaforth. Proud grandmother of Jeff Boon (Linda) and Greg Boon (Tamara); Michael Kyle, Bobbi-Lynn Kyle; Valerie Salverda, Chris Boon; Katie Wise, Nicholas Wise and great-grandmother of Logan, Liam, Landon Boon; and Everett Salverda. Dear sister of Gina Rood of Holland. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her many siblings, including her twin brother Piet.

Truus’ funeral mass will be held at Precious Blood Catholic Church, 200 Sanders Street, Exeter on Monday, May 1st at 1 PM with Father Vince Gulikers presiding. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Haskett Funeral Home, EXETER entrusted with arrangements.

Donations to Precious Blood Parish – Building Fund or the South Huron Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

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  1. Manon Gosselin

    May 2, 2023 at 2:35 PM

    My sincere condolences to you Thelma and your family. You are in my thoughts in this difficult time for you.

  2. Bill and Lia Hoggarth

    May 1, 2023 at 3:03 PM

    We are sending our deepest sympathy to the Boon Family. Will always remember her delious pies. Spent many times on your Mom and Dads farm. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Lia and Bill Hoggarth.

  3. Laura & Randy

    May 1, 2023 at 1:56 PM

    Thelma,

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May memories of your Mom’s well-lived and love-filled life bring you comfort during this sad time.

  4. Janet & Philippe

    April 30, 2023 at 10:32 PM

    Sending our Deepest condolence to Truus family.
    Always had a beautiful smile. for many years sing in the choir at Precious Blood.
    Always riding her bike to church. These are the fond memories of Truus. Treasure all of your great memories close to your heart.

  5. Evelyn Vincent

    April 30, 2023 at 7:59 AM

    To Truus’s family
    Sincere sympathy in your great loss. Keep the good memories close. May God grant peace and comfort

  6. Jane Groves

    April 29, 2023 at 7:53 PM

    Henrietta and Family. I send my sincere sympathy as you mourn the loss of your Mother. Thinking of you at this difficult time.

  7. marg lyddiatt

    April 29, 2023 at 10:14 AM

    Sorry for your loss. Your stories of your mom, Henrietta , talked of selflessness. Good memories to leave you with. Marg Lyddiatt

  8. Gerald and Truce Ten Hag

    April 28, 2023 at 9:05 PM

    Elly and the rest of the Boon family
    Our deepest condolences with the loss of your mother. Still remember her going to church
    in Clinton and being a member of the Catholic woman’s League.
    Our prayers are with you all.
    Gerald and Truce Ten Hag.

  9. Joanne Reid

    April 28, 2023 at 6:22 PM

    My sympathies go out to the entire Boon family.
    I spent many days playing at the farm when my dad (Adrian Wammes) helped John on the farm. My fondest memory of Truus was her amazing cooking and those crème puffs. Oh my!
    A life well lived.

  10. Orrin Baird & June MacLellan

    April 28, 2023 at 3:03 PM

    Sincere Condolences to the Boon Family…
    Heavens newest Angel has been promoted to glory…
    Orrin & June

  11. Jerome Sweeney

    April 28, 2023 at 1:24 PM

    My sincerest sympathy to the Boon family. I don’t think you will remember me or even know me .However I was just a boy 15 or 16 yrs, of age when I first met John and then your mother Thruus. John had just come to Canada and was working for Ken Etue on a farm south of Bayfield He facinated me with stories of his experiences when a boy in Holland during the 2nd WW (we lived across the road)I believe your mother joined him later … and at about that time….. he began to work for my step father Mozart Gelinas on the Snowdon farms. They lived in a little house on Hwy 21 next to the Etue’s. Theo was born then. It was not a easy time for Truss….without family or friends nearby. My mother also having babies then…. sympathized …..and befriended her. Time passed …we all moved on .I don’t believe I ever met either again. I did hear of John’s passing and that Truus lived in Exeter and had always hoped I would “run into her” …….but….never did. Seeing the pictures of John and Truus brought back lots of positive memories. They have enriched Canada with themselves and their decendants…. May they rest in peace. Sincerely Jerome Sweeney

  12. Kim Woolley

    April 28, 2023 at 10:48 AM

    Thelma, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. My sincere condolences to you and your family. Thinking of you.

  13. Ben Hillman

    April 28, 2023 at 8:53 AM

    You gotta know John was there for Truus to be together again . Condolence to all the family . Some of the best meals were shared in her kitchen. She will be missed.

  14. Gerard Rood

    April 28, 2023 at 7:58 AM

    My sincerest condolences to Tante Truus family. May God bless her soul and all of her family.

  15. Merv & Dawne Erb

    April 28, 2023 at 7:33 AM

    Gerard, Cathy, Greg & families:
    Although we never met your mother/grandmother, we have read some very nice comments here about her. Memories and pictures will last forever. Our sympathies to all of you. Merv & Dawne

  16. Michelle Sereda

    April 28, 2023 at 6:50 AM

    Condolences on the loss of this lovely woman. What a beautiful legacy she left behind. She will remain in our thoughts and prayers

  17. Betty rean and gary coursey

    April 27, 2023 at 11:05 PM

    Cathy, Gerard and family. We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our condolences to you all.

  18. Bill and Marlene Holman

    April 27, 2023 at 7:38 PM

    Gerard , Cathy and family, sorry to hear of your Mother passing. Keep the memories close.

  19. Pete and Deb Timmermans

    April 27, 2023 at 7:34 PM

    Sincere condolences to the entire family….Pete and Deb Timmermans.

  20. Chris Koopman

    April 27, 2023 at 7:03 PM

    Tanta Truus was a very sweet and kind Tanta. I remember our family visits and the amazing meals and desserts she made for us. She is at peace with Uncle John, forever. My heartfelt condolences to the Boon families.

  21. Dianne Weber

    April 27, 2023 at 6:25 PM

    Ellie and Henrietta
    My thoughts and prayers are with you. Keep the good times tucked in your hearts. Dianne

  22. Deb Cooper

    April 27, 2023 at 5:51 PM

    Gerard and Cathy,
    Dave and I send our sympathy to you and your family, looks like your Mom lived a good life.

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