Eleanor “Ellie” Boeve passed away on November 8, 2026.
Ellie is survived by her children and grandchildren: Barb and Rich Hoving, (Mark and Kathy Hoving, Julie and David Jones, Amy and Eric Lester), Mary and Harry Blystra (Nick and Anne Blystra, Keith and Laura Blystra, Cara and Steve Mathews), Laurie (Boeve) Short (Frank and Jenna Randazzo, Natalie Randazzo and fiancé Phil Geml, Sarah and Randy Vest), along with 19 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, sister-in-law, Beverly Compagner, and several nieces and nephews. Ellie was preceded in death by her beloved husband Arthur Boeve Jr., her youngest child Michael Boeve, three sisters, two brothers, and several in-laws.
Ellie was born in Holland, Michigan, where she lived her entire life. In 1950 she married her high school sweetheart, Arthur Boeve, and they subsequently enjoyed 61 years of marriage until his death in 2011. Ellie lived her faith with a servant heart, caring for her family, friends and church in a variety of ways. She was a prayer warrior, praying daily for her family, church, and anyone else who asked for prayer over the years. Ellie especially loved each member of her family, and never missed calling them on their birthday to sing her rendition of Happy Birthday.
A funeral service to honor Ellie’s life will take place on Friday, November 13 at 10:00am at Maplewood Reformed Church, 133 East 34th Street, Holland. A one-hour visitation will take place prior to the service starting at 9:00am. Interment will take place at Pilgrim Home Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Hospice of Holland, or Resthaven – Activities Fund.
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