John Bilthuis, 83, of Harbour’s Edge in Delray Beach, passed away on Monday, Jan. 5, 2004. John was a Veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn D.; sons, John R. (Ramona) Bilthuis of Denver, CO and Charles E. (Mary) of Boynton Beach, FL; daughters, Ruth E. (David) Kross of Greeneville, TN and Claire L. (Dustin) Dunn of Coral Springs, FL; brothers, Jay Bilthuis of Holland, MI and Lawrence Bilthuis of Hinsdale, IL; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, Jan. 9, 2004, 11 a.m. at Seacrest Presbyterian Church, 2703 North Seacrest Blvd., Delray Beach, FL 33444. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Seacrest Christian School. Lorne & Sons Funeral Home, Delray Beach.
