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BOTMA - Raymond J. Botma, 65 of Croton Township, Newaygo, died Friday, May 1, 2009. Ray was born January 28, 1944 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Minnow and Martha Botma. Surviving are his wife, Carol; four children, Laurie (Bruce) Benoit, Jill (Ron) Braman, Jay (Angie) Botma, Rodney (Trisha) Botma; 19 grandchildren; one great grandchild; five sisters; numerous in-laws; several nieces and nephews and many friends. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 9th at 12 noon at Pierson Bible Church with a luncheon following. Pastor Jeffrey England officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society . Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs, www.blisswitterspike.com. Bliss Witters Pike Funeral Home