Therese Marie VanDeWoestyne was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on May 14, 1951, to Kenneth and Arlene Duemler, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Paul Duemler; her niece, Jennifer Lambert; and her dear friend, David Snyder. On May 21, 1971, Therese married the love of her life, Kevin Bruce VanDeWoestyne I. Kevin remained her sweetheart and devoted partner for nearly 55 years. Their deep and enduring love blessed them with three children and a growing family that became Therese’s greatest joy and life’s proudest accomplishment. Therese is survived by her beloved husband, Kevin; her children, Tina (Corey) Tutt, Angela (Brent) Ufkes, and Kevin (Caryn) VanDeWoestyne II. She was a proud and loving grandmother to CJ (Kirsten) Tutt, Hannah (Alex) Phillips, Morgan (Jaydon) VanDeWoestyne, Emma Tutt, Kevin VanDeWoestyne III, Ryan Tutt, and Peyton Tutt. She was also blessed with great-grandchildren JJ Tutt, Jace Mai, Elliott Phillips, and Baby Tutt, due in August. She is further survived by her siblings Irene Windover, Mary Lambert, Steve (Sue) Duemler, James (Bridget) Duemler, and David Duemler; her nieces and nephews Catherine (Matt), John (Laurie), Travis (Brooke), Melissa (Jason), Matt, Christopher, Gabriel, and Nicole; and her great-nieces and nephews Jacob, Taylor, Morgan, Luke, Conner, and Delaina. Therese loved her family more than anything in this world. She was the matriarch of her family—a gentle, selfless soul with endless love to give. She was always ready to listen, offer encouragement, and share a witty joke just when it was needed most. Her love was unconditional and unwavering, and she treasured every moment spent with those she loved. She looked forward to family gatherings, Sunday visits, and simple calls or texts from her children and grandchildren. She found joy in making sure everyone else was cared for first—always serving holiday meals to others before sitting down herself, offering half of her breakfast to anyone who wanted it, and never letting a visitor leave without a snack from her cupboard. Becoming a grandmother and later a great-grandmother brought Therese a special kind of happiness, and she cherished watching her family grow through each new generation. Therese will be deeply missed, but her love and lessons will live on in the hearts of all who knew her—and in every butterfly that crosses their path. Her family was blessed to have had her for 74 beautiful years, and she showed them every day what it means to love and be loved.