Tamela Jean "Tammie" Van Hekken
Tamela Jean "Tammie" Van Hekken
Obituary
Guest Book
Tamela Van Hekken Obituary
Publish in a newspaper
A veteran of the U.S. Army she then went on to receive her Associates Degree of Arts and Sciences and her Bachelor Degree of Arts.
Tammie enjoyed reading, sewing, crafting, and going to conventions and Renaissance Faires with her daughter Elizabeth and her son-in-law Chris.
Tammie had worked at Freedom Village since 1997, up until her death.
She was preceded in death by her mother Marcia Jean (Vande Water) Van Hekken.
She is survived by her daughter Elizabeth(Chris) Leiby, brother Terry (Elaine) Van Hekken, sister Tracy (Mark) Hamstra, niece and nephews, and her father Gerald Van Hekken, and her beloved cat Ghost.
In lieu of flowers please consider donations to Wings of Hope Hospice in Allegan, MI (wingsofhopehospice.com)
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Dykstra Funeral Homes - Mulder Chapel, 188 West 32nd Street in Holland. Pastor Derek Carpenter will be officiating.
Visitation will be from 12:00-12:45 pm prior to the service at the chapel.
Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
188 West 32nd St, Holland, MI 49423
Make a Donation
in Tamela Van Hekken's name
People and places connected with Tamela
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Tamela's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Tamela Van Hekken's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
