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Personal data Benjamin Harry Boxum 

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Household of Benjamin Harry Boxum

He is married to Elizabeth (Betty) May Reling.

They got married on September 8, 1943, he was 21 years old.Source 1


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Obituary of Benjamin Boxum

Resident of Lynden

Benjamin Harry Boxum, age 91, went to be with Jesus on Monday, March 3, 2014. He had been living at the Christian Health Care Center since May, 2013.

Ben was born at home in Jewell County, Kansas, on April 22, 1922, to Harry and Bertha Boxum. He was married to Elizabeth (Betty), who preceded him in death five short months ago, on September 27, 2013. Just prior to Betty's passing, they had celebrated 70 years of marriage on September 8.

Ben had a passion for education. His first teaching job was in a one-room country schoolhouse in Kansas. His young teaching career was interrupted by World War II. After serving in the Army Air Corps, he returned to Kansas, teaching in elementary schools while pursuing his bachelor's and master's degrees in state colleges.

Ben felt called to Christian education. Encouraged by his pastor at Dispatch CRC, he applied and was accepted at Sumas Christian School as teacher/principal. This opportunity, as well as having two brothers (Albert, Ed and their families) in Washington state, drew him to take his young family to the Pacific Northwest. After three years in Sumas, he relocated to Lynden Christian School, where he taught, coached and later served as superintendent.

Even following his retirement in 1987, Ben continued to serve as a Christian educator. He served as an interim principal at Orange City Christian, and later at Sioux Center Christian schools in Iowa.

At family gatherings Ben and his brothers, Albert and Ed, would keep everyone entertained with their Kansas stories. Laughter was a given. The stories he told gave all who listened a window into the heart and soul of who he was.

Ben was a teacher, author and orator. He was a man of prayer and deep humility, spending much time in the Word. He was blessed with the gift of contentment, and a love for simple things: Homemade ice cream, nature, Shagren's draft horses across from 8807 Benson Rd., books, poetry, gardening, Betty's pies, Andy Griffith. Ben adored his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He loved people, and he and Betty often had after-church coffee guests. His capacity to joyfully embrace life was matched with a tenderness when sadness came to the lives of others.

We thank God for the gift of Dad's presence in our lives. Ben is survived by his four children and their spouses: Vivian (Marlo) Covey, Steve (Carolyn) Boxum, Von (Greg) Geleynse, and David (Peggy) Boxum. Ben also had 12 grandchildren: Mike (Jackie), Mark (Emily), Matthew (Charissa), Tim (Tracy), and Jon (Kelsey) Covey; Tara (Nathen) Storness-Bliss, Joel (Michelle) Boxum, and Ian Boxum; Jesse and Dana Geleynse; and Autumn and Anna Boxum; as well as 13 great grandchildren: Brady, Rachel and Addison Covey; Kendra, Carson and Kali Covey; Quin, Charles and Marlowe Covey; Kaitlyn and Carter Covey; Hattie and Benson Covey; and Serenity Storness-Bliss as well as many beloved nieces and nephews.

Visitation hours will be held at Moles Funeral Home, 1907 Front Street, Lynden, Friday, March 7, from 6-8:00 p.m.

A memorial service is scheduled at Bethel CRC, 1105 Liberty St., Lynden, for Saturday, March 8, at 2:30 p.m.

The family thanks the Christian Health Care Center for their compassionate care and devotion to Dad. We also would like to thank the Bethel CRC family who have loved, supported and ministered to Dad in so many ways.

Farewell Tribute Information

Visitation hours will be held at Moles Funeral Home, 1907 Front Street, Lynden, Friday, March 7, from 6-8:00 p.m.

A memorial service is scheduled at Bethel CRC, 1105 Liberty St., Lynden, for Saturday, March 8, at 2:30 p.m.

Donations Information

Memorials are suggested to Lynden Christian Schools, 417 Lyncs Dr., Lynden, WA, 98264 or Christian Health Care Center, 855 Aaron Dr., Lynden, WA, 98264.

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    Birthday April 22, 1922

    • The temperature on April 22, 1922 was between -2 °C and 10.6 °C and averaged 4.3 °C. There was 7.3 hours of sunshine (51%). The average windspeed was 2 Bft (weak wind) and was prevailing from the east. Source: KNMI
    • Koningin Wilhelmina (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from 1890 till 1948 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
    • In The Netherlands , there was from September 9, 1918 to September 18, 1922 the cabinet Ruys de Beerenbrouck I, with Jonkheer mr. Ch.J.M. Ruys de Beerenbrouck (RKSP) as prime minister.
    • In The Netherlands , there was from September 19, 1922 to August 4, 1925 the cabinet Ruys de Beerenbrouck II, with Jonkheer mr. Ch.J.M. Ruys de Beerenbrouck (RKSP) as prime minister.
    • In the year 1922: Source: Wikipedia
      • The Netherlands had about 7.0 million citizens.
      • March 15 » After Egypt gains nominal independence from the United Kingdom, Fuad I becomes King of Egypt.
      • May 19 » The Young Pioneer Organization of the Soviet Union is established.
      • June 28 » The Irish Civil War begins with the shelling of the Four Courts in Dublin by Free State forces.
      • October 31 » Benito Mussolini is made Prime Minister of Italy
      • November 26 » Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon become the first people to enter the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun in over 3000 years.
      • December 7 » The Parliament of Northern Ireland votes to remain a part of the United Kingdom and not unify with Southern Ireland.

    Day of marriage September 8, 1943

    • The temperature on September 8, 1943 was between 8.6 °C and 20.7 °C and averaged 13.8 °C. There was 0.1 mm of rain during 0.1 hours. There was 5.9 hours of sunshine (45%). The average windspeed was 2 Bft (weak wind) and was prevailing from the north-northwest. Source: KNMI
    • Koningin Wilhelmina (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from 1890 till 1948 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
    • In The Netherlands , there was from July 27, 1941 to February 23, 1945 the cabinet Gerbrandy II, with Prof. dr. P.S. Gerbrandy (ARP) as prime minister.
    • In the year 1943: Source: Wikipedia
      • The Netherlands had about 9.1 million citizens.
      • June 19 » The Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL merge for one season due to player shortages caused by World War II.
      • July 25 » World War II: Benito Mussolini is forced out of office by the Grand Council of Fascism and is replaced by Pietro Badoglio.
      • September 10 » World War II: In the course of Operation Achse, German troops begin their occupation of Rome.
      • October 8 » World War II: Around 30 civilians are executed by Friedrich Schubert's paramilitary group in Kallikratis, Crete.
      • October 17 » The Burma Railway (Burma–Thailand Railway) is completed.
      • October 21 » World War II: The Provisional Government of Free India is formally established in Japanese-occupied Singapore.

    Day of death March 3, 2014

    • The temperature on March 3, 2014 was between 0.6 °C and 9.9 °C and averaged 4.9 °C. There was 0.2 mm of rain during 0.7 hours. There was 2.3 hours of sunshine (21%). The partly clouded was. The average windspeed was 3 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the south-southeast. Source: KNMI
    • Koning Willem-Alexander (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from April 30, 2013 up to present prince from the Netherlands (also called Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
    • In The Netherlands , there was from Monday, November 5, 2012 to Thursday, October 26, 2017 the cabinet Rutte II, with Mark Rutte (VVD) as prime minister.
    • In the year 2014: Source: Wikipedia
      • The Netherlands had about 16.8 million citizens.
      • February 22 » President Viktor Yanukovych of Ukraine is impeached by the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine by a vote of 328–0, fulfilling a major goal of the Euromaidan rebellion.
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      • July 17 » Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, a Boeing 777, crashes near the border of Ukraine and Russia after being shot down. All 298 people on board are killed.
      • October 14 » A snowstorm and avalanche in the Nepalese Himalayas triggered by the remnants of Cyclone Hudhud kills 43 people.
      • December 4 » Islamic insurgents kill three state police at a traffic circle before taking an empty school and a "press house" in Grozny. Ten state forces die with 28 injured in gun battles ending with ten insurgents killed.
    

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