photograph
Catalog Number
2019.13.3Description
Black and white photograph of the Vander Bie family. In the back row, left to right: Dorothy Vander Bie; Melvin Vander Bie. (1922-1963); and, Gordon vander Bie. In the front row, left to right: George Vander Bie.; Marvin Vander Bie; Reka Vander Bie; and, Wilma Vander Bie.History
The Vander Bie family lived in Holland, MI at 320 West 16th and later at 334 West 16th. The father, George, worked as a carpenter.Dorothy Vander Bie Von Ins(1925-1967) was born without hands or feet. Despite her handicap, she painted, sewed, and performed numerous other tasks throughout her life.
Dorothy lived in Holland, MI and graduated from Holland High. Her father George died in Holland, MI on 11-2-1961 at the age of 63.