Sidney E Bouma

April 8, 1937 - March 1, 2021

Sidney E. Bouma, age 83, of Visalia, California passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on Monday, March 1, 2021. Sid was born on April 8, 1937 in Denver, Colorado, the son of Henry and Gertrude (De Groot) Bouma. He graduated from Calvin College with a degree in Elementary Education and taught many years at Sundale Elementary School. In 1961 he married the love of his life, Virginia Voskuil. Sid is survived by his wife Virginia, two daughters, Ginilu Vander Wall (Ed) and Shelayne Van Ravenswaay (Joel), four grandchildren, Sydney Van Ravenswaay (fianc� Adam Schuck), Gregory Van Ravenswaay, Erica Vander Wall, and Scott Vander Wall. One brother, Ray Bouma, and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Jean Nelson and Shirley Luckey, two children, Ginilu Shareen Bouma and Todd Earl Bouma, and one granddaughter, Carly Alane Van Ravenswaay. Sid loved to garden, ride his bike, collect stamps, and travel with his wife. He loved spending time with his five grandchildren, who were his pride and joy. He was a member of Visalia Christian Reformed Church for over 50 years, and held a strong faith in his Lord and Savior. Viewing will be held 5:00 PM � 7:00 PM on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel, 127 E. Caldwell Ave., Visalia. A private burial will be held the following day. Memorial donations may be sent to Central Valley Christian School, 5600 W. Tulare Ave., Visalia CA 93277.