SOUTH NEW BERLIN – Gerald Richard Edward Bootsma passed away on Sept. 4, 2007, in Denver, Colorado. Jerry was born in upstate New York to Pieter and Lucia Bootsma and attended South New Berlin Central School. 
He was predeceased by his parents. Survived by 2 sisters. Sherley O’Leary, Missouri. Carla and John Schoenmaker, S.C., and their children, Jason, April and John Schoenmaker, Andrew and Windsor Schoenmaker, and Melinda Schoenmaker, and several aunts and uncles.  ‘Jerry is also survived by his huge circle of friends.
Memorial Services are pending at a later date in Denver. Contributions in Jerry's memory may be made to:
Chesney-Kleinjohn Housing Inc., PO Box 300186, Denver, CO  80203-0186.
The Denver Hospice, 501 S. Cherry St., Suite 700, Denver, CO  80246.
Project Angel Heart, 4190 Garfield St. #5, Denver, CO  80216.