Deryl Lynne Boers


Deryl Lynne Boers, age 68, of Delton went to be with Jesus on July 31, 2020. Deryl was born on November 26, 1951 in Chisholm, MN, the daughter of Robert and Jennie (Fink) Smilanich. Deryl moved to Michigan as a young girl and helped in the family pizza business - Bimbo’s Pizza. On August 2, 1969, Deryl married the love of her life, Thomas J. Boers, and together they shared 51 wonderful years. She was always an active member in the church, most recently at Cedar Creek Bible Church. Deryl also served in various organizations such as the Atlanta Christian Women’s Club, of which she was co-president, and was a Word of Life Youth leader for 17 years. Most important to Deryl was her commitment and dedication to Christ and her family. She was a devoted wife and mother who loved to care for others. Deryl is survived by her husband, Tom; children, Racquel (Antonio) Miller, Jennie (Allen) Rensel, Jama (Rich) Cross, Casey (Lee) VanCamp, Thomas (Liz) Boers, and Paula (Jon) Bronsing; 15 grandchildren; siblings, Robert Smilanich, Ron Smilanich, Debbie Smilanich, and Mark Smilanich; many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and caring friends. She is preceded in death by her parents. Deryl’s family will receive friends on Monday, Aug. 3, from 5 to 8 p.m.. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home in Delton. A funeral service was celebrated at Cedar Creek Bible Church, Delton on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020. Pastor Bob Norton officiated. Burial took take place in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. For a more lasting memorial, please consider memorial contributions to National Kidney Foundation of Michigan, 1169 Oak Valley Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral.com to view Deryl’s online guestbook or to leave a condolence message for her family.