Ruth Thiebout's obituary , Passed away on February 22, 2024 in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Ruth Thiebout

May 3, 1918 - February 22, 2024 (105 years old)

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Ruth Thiebout's obituary , Passed away on February 22, 2024 in Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Matthysse-Kuiper-Degraaf Funeral

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Ruth Thiebout

May 3, 1918 - February 22, 2024 (105 years old)

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Ruth Thiebout Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Ruth Thiebout of Grand Rapids, Michigan, who passed away at the age of 105, on February 22, 2024. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth Thiebout to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Chris VanHattem and Maude VanHattem; her brothers, Paul VanHattem, Robert "Bob" (Marge VanHattem) and Ray VanHattem (Jean VanHattem Reminga); her former husband John Joyce; and her son-in-law William "Bill" Swart.

She is survived by: her children, J. Michael (Susan Joyce), Madelyn "Lyn" Joyce Swart and David (Mary Joyce); her grandchildren, Shari and Richard Stembaugh; her children, Jeffrey, Doreen Joyce, Ryan, Loretta Joyce, Christine (Tim Fischer), Kathryn "Katie" and Jeff Dietz; and her stepson William "Billy" (Arlene Thiebout). She is also survived by 14 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren, children and grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Disabled American Veterans, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, or the Wounded Warrior Project.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Matthysse-Kuiper-Degraaf Funeral



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3215 4 Mile Rd NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

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