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2020.17.22Description
Black and white photograph of Myra Bontekoe Bush (1925-2015) and Raymond Bush (1923-1978). Raymond can be seen wearing his military uniform. He served in the Red Arrow Division during WW2.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).