Katie Boorsma

Katie Boorsma, age 96, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021, at Randolph Health Services.

Katie was born on March 17, 1925, in Cambria, Wisconsin, daughter of Sam and Hattie Katsma. She married Anthony Boorsma on October 27, 1944. Anthony preceded her in death on August 25, 1987.

A loving sister, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Katie is survived by three daughters: Judy (Howard) Spinler of Beaver Dam, Joan (David) Bolender of West Bend, and Dori (Ken) Schultz of Waukesha. She is survived by 7 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and 6 step great grandchildren; and long-time friend, Andrew De Young.  She is also survived by sisters Evelyn Vander Galien of Friesland, and Carol Moat of Oregon, WI; brothers and sisters-in-law, Siebert Koima, Dorothy Blok, Hilda Wooten; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Preceding her in death were her parents, sisters, Jennie Westra, Gertie Slager, Elsie Winkel, Dorothy Lystra, Ann Koima and brothers, Ted Katsma, Gerald Katsma, Dewey Katsma, and Clarence Katsma.

Katie was a long time member of the First Reformed Church of Randolph where she enjoyed serving, among other roles, as a Sunday School and catechism teacher, in the Women’s Guild, and on the hospitality committee.  She worked at several jobs, but her favorite was at Melrose Grocery Store. Katie worked at Continental Manor for many years and was in charge of housekeeping when she retired. She continued to do volunteer work there as well as at her church. Katie enjoyed sewing and crocheting. She had a passion for quilt making and gifted many quilts to family members.

Visitation for Katie will be held from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, October 31, 2021, at First Reformed Church, 406 South High Street, Randolph, WI.

A funeral service will be held for Katie at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, October 31, 2021, at church with Pastor Luke Baehr officiating. Burial with follow at Randolph Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the First Reformed Church of Randolph or The Bible League International.