Ellen Jan Boice

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Ellen Jan Boice, age 64, of Hudsonville died on Sunday, June 25, 2023 as a result of injuries sustained after being struck by a vehicle while out walking. Because she participated in the organ donor program, the lives of 17 other individuals and their families were blessed by Ellen’s generosity. Born July 10, 1958, to Jan and Dan Boice, Ellen grew up in Jenison and attended Jenison Christian Schools and Hudsonville Unity Christian High School. She earned a BA (cum laude) in business administration from Aquinas College where she also pursued graduate studies. Ellen’s career included finance and administrative positions at Georgia Pacific in Atlanta, the Donnelley Company in Holland, and a number of roles at Steelcase until her retirement in 2021. Ellen served for many years on the Jenison Christian School Foundation and taught Sunday School at Hillcrest Christian Reformed Church for more than 20 years. Ellen had a love for animals and served with the Harbor Humane Society on the Board of Trustees and as a faithful volunteer. Ellen was a strong woman of faith. She was preceded in death by and now rejoices with her parents in Heaven. Treasuring Ellen’s memory and her distinctive personality are her brothers, Paul (Amy) Boice and Dan (Shari) Boice and her adored nephews, Taylor (Janna and children, Quinn, Ryne, and Rhys), Brennan (Anna), and Daniel (Kate). She will also be dearly missed by her beloved aunts, cousins, and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at Hillcrest Christian Reformed Church, 3617 Hillcrest Rd. Hudsonville with Rev. Curt Walters officiating. Burial will take place at Georgetown Township Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Wednesday, June 28 from 6-8 pm at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Harbor Humane Society or Jenison Christian School.