Clarence Boom, son of J. H. Boom, married Janet Jongewoard, daughter of Anthony Jongewoard, on November 8, 1922. They lived on section 12-137-61, where four of their children were born. In 1929 they moved to section 35-138-61. In 1939, they moved to a farm near Marion where they lived until 1949 when they moved to Marion where they reside today.
Their five children are: Evelyn, married to Bernard (Bud) Kluvers, live on a farm near Litchville. They have three children: Rodney, Carol and Charlene. Eugene, married to Violet Bichett, live on the home farm. They have five children: Shirley, Julie, Debbie, Joel, and Nancy.
Avis, married to Bernard Lenseen, live in Litchville, where both are employed. They have four children: Sandy, Paul, Barbara and Vickie.
Colleen, married to Conrad Rienstra, live on a dairy farm in Svea Township. They have four children: Dale, Elaine, Jeff and Terry.
Loren, married to Lorraine Else, live on a farm south of Marion. They have four children: Sherry, Randy, Diane and Amber.
Mr. and Mrs. Boom raised turkeys to supplement the grain farming. They also milked cows for added income. They moved from the farm into Marion but did not retire from work as Clarence continued to milk cows until just a few years ago. He still helps Eugene with the farming. Janet Boom has kept busy sewing, crocheting, knitting for herself as well as her children, grandchildren and friends. They have rented their upstairs apartment out to teachers since they have lived in town. For many years Janet made all the meals for the teachers as well as baked for the local Cafe.
They enjoy visiting family and friends and are both very active.
Source: Barnes County History 1976 Page 33