Renee A Van Tiem

Renee Allysann Van Tiem, of Beaumont, California, passed away on October 17, 2026, at the age of 61. She was born January 21, 1965 , in Big Rapids, Michigan; the eldest daughter to the late Marvin Van Tiem Jr. and Adrienne "Micki" Foley, who she is now reunited with.

Renee led her life with true selflessness, humility, perseverance, and diligence, which made her a truly remarkable woman that touched the lives of many. She will be remembered for her open expression of the things that brought her joy: soaking up the sun with a cup of coffee in her backyard, watching football and checking player stats, competing in game nights with family and tallying up the scores, playing pickleball in her community, applying her crafty mind to woodworking projects, completing brain games, and traveling cross-country and across the globe with her wife. Her remarkable laugh and bright smile will be forever missed by those who loved her dearly.

Renee will also be remembered fondly by her community as Dr. Renee. Following in her father's footsteps, she practiced chiropractic care for 25 years, pouring her heart into her private practice, Healing Hands Chiropractic, which she opened in early 2018. Her dedication to providing care, support, and healing was felt by everyone who walked through its doors. Along the way, she built a close-knit Healing Hands team who became an extension of her family- people she loved and leaned on.

Renee is survived by her wife of 8 years (together for 15), Valerie Valenzuela, and her stepchildren, Ryan Valenzuela and Joelle Valenzuela, whom she embraced as her own and for whom she was a steady and loving presence. She spent a meaningful part of her life helping raise Joelle and her step-granddaughter, Isabella Valenzuela, both of whom will carry the influence of her love and character throughout their lives.

Renee often spoke fondly of the memories she made with her parents and siblings, as well as the years she spent working alongside her father at his practice in Monticello, IN, with whom she shared a particularly close bond. Family was deeply important to her, and she made intentional time to connect with her loved ones, including her stepmother, Mary Van Tiem, and family members spread across the United States. She will be dearly missed by Mary; her sisters, Suzy Adair (Bill), Amy Wallace, Annette Bentley (Tom), and Amber Van Tiem; her brothers, Marvin “Tiger” Van Tiem III (Victoria) and Stephen Bentley; and her many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews.

Visitation will be at Springer-Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home on November 27, 2026 from 11:00 am until the time of services at noon with her brother-in-law, Rev. Bill Adair officiating.

Friends and family are encouraged to share a photo, a memory, or messages of condolence at www.springervoorhisdraper.com

Springer-Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home of Monticello is entrusted with care.