Vickie Rich

Vickie Lynn (Nyhof) Rich of Holland, Michigan passed away October 20, 2024, at the age of 68 after a 4-year battle with ovarian cancer.

Born June 3,1956, to Julius Vernon “Juke” Nyhof and the former Helen Jean Brower, Vickie attended Holland Public Schools, graduating in 1974.

In 1975, at age 19, she married her high school boyfriend, Craig Rich and celebrated their 49th anniversary in 2024.

Vickie was known for her baking skills, her beautiful home, her love of sewing, and her Dutch heritage. She was a Dutch Dancer during Tulip Time for 46 years and sewed dozens of Dutch costumes for friends and family. She was an active member of Evergreen Commons and Christ Memorial Church. Despite her health issues, Vickie attended all her granddaughter Charlotte’s dance performances throughout her illness.

Vickie is survived by her husband, Craig Rich; two daughters, Allison Elizabeth DeYoung (Michael) of Holland, and Catherine Elyse “Eddie” Rich of Berlin, Germany. Also surviving are brothers Scott and Kevin Nyhof and sister Janine (Nyhof) North as well as nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws. She was predeceased by her parents and older brother Kerry Nyhof.

Vickie was a long-time employee of Donnelly Mirrors (later Magna), followed by stints at Perrigo and GrayCor Corporation.

Special thanks to Faith Hospice as well as the elders and deacons at Christ Memorial Church for their support in the final days.

Contributions to fight ovarian cancer in Vickie Rich’s name may be made to: Michigan Ovarian Cancer Alliance, 2075 West Stadium Blvd. #2649, Ann Arbor, MI 48106.

A celebration of life will take place on Friday, November 15, 2024, from 6-9pm at Brew Merchant in Washington Square in Holland. If attending, please RSVP to craig@craigrich.net