Theodore John Boeve, age 73, passed away April 16, 2026 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Born June 6, 1952 in Holland, Michigan, he was educated at Hope College and received his master’s degree from Western Michigan University. He began his career as a CPA in Traverse City, Michigan, followed by 35 years at Herman Miller in Zeeland, Michigan.
He loved golf, architecture, reading, and most of all, spending time with his family. He was kind, extremely generous, intelligent and loving.
He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Karlene (Hintz) Boeve; son, Mark Boeve and his wife, Bonnie, and their son, Lawson; daughter, Michelle Boeve, and her daughter, Madeleine Philippe; and his siblings Julie (Boeve) Olsen and her husband, David, and their daughter, Kathryn; Johnny Boeve; and Mary-Ann (Boeve) Collison and her husband, Rick.
A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Fair Haven Church, 2900 Baldwin St., Hudsonville, Michigan. The family welcomes memories and messages at www.cookcaresgrandville.com in their guestbook online.
To honor his memory, donations can be made in his name to: Kids Food Basket - https://kidsfoodbasket.org/
