Tieke-DeFouw-Obituary

Tieke DeFouw

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Aug 21, 1932 – Jul 20, 2024

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August 21, 1932
DIED
July 20, 2024
LOCATION
Grand Rapids, Michigan

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DeFouw, Tieke8/21/1932 - 7/20/2024Tieke DeFouw (Bouwkamp) (nee van der Veen), aged 91, passed away on July 20, 2024, in Grand Rapids, MI. She was born on August 21, 1932, in Roden, Netherlands, to Antoni and Margreta van der Veen. At 24, Tieke moved to the United States with her husband Rudy...

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Tieke will be fondly remembered. May she now find her peace with our Lord.

My first hairstyling job was with Tieka at Breton village in 1979. I loved Tieka, she was my mentor, friend. A beautiful soul.

My sister Mieke Boorsma was a friend of Tieke's I used to go to Tieke's and Rudy's house when she did my sister's hair - she was a beautiful lady full of joy and laughter. We also immigrated from the Netherlands so we shared many stories and food. Condolence to the family.

Tieke's was THE place to get your hair done for prom or home coming during the 60's if you went to Kentwood HS! Remembering those French Curls and all the ambiance of sitting there letting her and her staff make your hair beautiful! Condolences to her family. Kentwood class of 1965.

Tieke coming to Wurzsburgs Beauty Salon for her job interview in 1957 after coming to Grand Rapids with husband Rudy from the Netherlands. This began our 66 + yr friendship. Miss her .