Dorothy Fae (Boekestein) Rose, age 67, of Jenison, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her family. Dorothy was a loving and loyal mom and grandma who cherished her family. She had a love of sports and enjoyed watching her family as they participated in various activities. Dorothy bowled in a league for several years where she made many close friends. She was also active in the Red Hat Society, and had a love and appreciation for lighthouses. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Frieda Boekestein, brother, Edwin Boekestein; sister, Ardis Evink; and her dear friend, Chara Awolfe. She will be lovingly remembered by her children and grandchildren, Ken and Lisa Rose (Ellery, Brady, Chloe), Kim and Keith Tidey (Morgan, Mason, Logan); sisters and brothers-in-law, Jane and Frank Nibbelink, Harriet and John Rozema, Betty and Rev. Kevin Schutt, Marv and Diane Evink; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins whom she adored. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday 1 PM at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Drive SW with her brother-in-law, Rev. Kevin Schutt officiating. Interment Grandville Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Tuesday 5-8 PM at the funeral home. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Spectrum Health Hospice and Palliative Care or Beautiful You by Profile.

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May 26, 2015 3:11pm
Kim and family, I just wanted to send my condolences. Losing a parent is so difficult. May you be blessed with happy memories of your mom in the days to come. Sending prayers your way...

- Lynn Bradford

May 24, 2015 9:16am
What a wonderful amazing person who will be greatly missed. I was a pleasure to know you. My deepest sympathy for the family. Sheryl Lampani

- Sheryl Lampani

May 22, 2015 4:59am
Sorry for your loss to Dorothy's family. She will be greatly missed.

- Elaine Hofland

May 21, 2015 2:24pm
She was a great woman, glad I knew her, she will be missed.

- David Thomas




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