Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Boroff, Celia "Jean" (Baylis) December 7, 2021
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Ionia Sentinel Standard-Sat.December 11, 2021

Jean Boroff

Celia "Jean" (Baylis) Boroff, age 69 of Belding, entered into the presence of 
her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at Spectrum Health-Blodgett 
Hospital in East Grand Rapids. She was born in Ionia,Michigan, on September 27, 
1952, daughter of Jack C.and Emily M.(Walker) Baylis, both of whom preceded her 
in death.

She graduated from Belding High School with the Class of 1971, and continued her 
education taking college courses.Jean married the love of her life,Keith Allen 
Boroff, on March 18, 1972, at Community of Christ church in Grand Rapids and he 
survives.

Making a home and raising a family with him has been the focus o her life for 
the last 49 years. Not only was she a caring and supportive mom to her own 
children she also welcomed the neighborhood kids in for snacks and fun. Jean was 
also active in volunteering, becoming the first registered Tiger Cub leader the 
area along with her husband,Keith. She was also on the committee to bring the 
first Apple Fest to Belding, held multiple PTO positions while the kids were in 
school, and was a faithful member of the Community of Christ church in Grand 
Rapids and more recently in Greenville. She was an avid sports fan, supporting 
her own children activities, and as the grandchildren came along, she became a 
regular attendee at the various bowling, baseball, football, softball, soccer, 
basketball and dance events that they were involved in.

Jean leaves a loving family to cherish her memory including her dear 
husband,Keith, of Belding, children, Quenton (Jenni) of Belding, Josha (Beth) of 
Belding, Jacob of Ionia and Mindy McWilliams of Rockford; grandkids, Dominic, 
Zach (Jade), Ashton, Dylan,Kayla, Trenton, and Grace; her first great grandchild 
is due soon!;sibling, Greg (Elaine) Baylis of Greenville, Jan (Ted) Beckwith of 
Belding; brother-in-law Bruce (Kay) Boroff of Ionia, and Andrew Munchy of 
Holland; a sister-in-law, Ila Orwig of Ionia; several aunts, uncles, nieces, 
nephews, cousins and dear friends. In addition to her parents Jean was preceded
in death by a sister, Carole Olsen, a brother-in-law Marvin Olsen and a sister-
in-law, Anne Munchy.

A Celebration of Life will take place on Friday, December 17, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. 
at u of Christ Church, 814 E. Coffren Street, Greenville Michigan 48838, with 
Pastor Harvey Johnacheck officiating. The family will great visitors at the 
Church at a later date at Smyrna Cemetery. Those wishing to express sympathy are 
asked to make a donation in memory of Jean to the B Foundation or the Community  
of Christ Church Youth programs. Donations envelopes will be available at the 
services or by contacting Verdun Family Funeral Home at (616) 794-1300 or 
www.verdunfh.com

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