In memoriam Wieke Boiten

After completing her bachelor’s degree in Maastricht, Wieke began her master’s in Forensics, Criminology and Law. It is a tremendous achievement that, despite her illness, she managed to pass all her courses. She then worked on her thesis with great perseverance until she was no longer able to do so. Wieke had a great sense of justice and stood up for the rights of others. When her boyfriend's phone was stolen and he suggested that the thief had thereby forfeited all rights, she became angry and explained why an alternative view was better.

We remember Wieke as a cheerful and inquisitive student who inspired many fellow students with her optimistic attitude. Few who came into contact with her will forget Wieke: she always remained optimistic and continued to make plans for the future. Those closest to her describe her as a queen of escaping from hopeless situations – until last week. Wieke tried to get everything out of life that there was to get. That is also how we will remember her.

Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with Kyle, her parents, her sister and brother and other family members.

On behalf of all staff and students of the Faculty of Law

Jan Smits, Dean

From Wednesday 2 to Tuesday 8 April, room B0.116B of the Oud Gouvernement (Bouillonstraat 1-3) is devoted to the loss of Wieke. Those who wish to pay their respects and write a message in the book of condolences to her family are very much welcome.

Memorial, funeral, beer, and bitterballen on Thursday 3 April, at 14.00, at Natuurbegraafplaats Landgoed Mookerheide, Heumensebaan 18 in Molenhoek. If you would like to bring something, please bring a single, unwrapped flower to send with Wieke.There will also be an opportunity to donate to the Nierstichting.