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2020.17.1Description
Black and white photograph of the children of Holland, MI residents Geo. and Priscilla Bontekoe. Back row, left to right: Shirley J. Bontekoe Nykamp (1927-1987); and, Myra Bontekoe Bush (1925-2015). Front row, left to right: Preston Bontekoe (1939-2019); and, Verna Bontekoe (1935-2010).History
George Bontekoe married Priscilla Boeve in Holland, MI on July 24, 1924. George worked as a licensed plumber in the Holland area. Their children were: Myra; Shirley; Verna; and, Preston. From 1934-1960 (Holland city directories), they lived in Holland at 194 West 16th Street.Shirley married Walter Nykamp in Holland, MI on 10-25-1946. Myra married Raymond Bush in Holland, MI on 6-1-1946.
George Bontekoe's parents were Peter Bontekoe (1870-1933) and Maria "Mary" Klaassen (1873-1949). They were married in Holland, MI on 7-15-1890. Besides George, their children included the following: Josine W. Bontekoe (1891–1919); Herman Bontekoe (1892–1973); Ida Bontekoe (1894–1970); Wilhemina Ann Bontekoe (1900–1970); Martin Bontekoe (1903–1974); Cornelius (Neil) Bontekoe (1906–1969); and,
Harold Bontekoe (1912–1987).