Peter A. Van Dyk
January 31, 1929 - February 23, 2013
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Peter A. Van Dyk
January 31, 1929 - February 23, 2013
Obituary
Peter A. Van Dyk
Peter Arend Van Dyk went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013.
Pete was the only child of Peter and Edith Van Dyk. He was born at home on Jan. 31, 1929, and died at his home on the family farm, just a hundred yards from where he was born.
He is survived by the love of his life, Patricia (Zylstra). They were blessed with 64 years of marriage. He was an active member of Faith Community Church in Lynden, and spent his life as a dairy/potato farmer. His family included children Michael Van Dyk and late wife Edie, Grant (Susan) Van Dyk, Kent (Tricia) Van Dyk, Karla (Karl) Vander Ploeg and Leesa (Luke) Vos; grandchildren Tarelle (Josh) Osborn, Landon (Becky) Van Dyk, Kohlson Van Dyk, Andrea (John) Feenstra, Kyle (Lela) Van Dyk, Terra (Mike) Coppinger, Treven (Christina) Vander Ploeg, Tanna Vander Ploeg and Matthew (Elizabeth) Vos. Peter had a special place in his heart for his grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, and he delighted in their frequent visits.
Farewell Tribute Information
Burial will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, in Greenwood Cemetery and a service will follow at 2 p.m. in Faith Community Church.
3 responses to Peter A. Van Dyk
Rita Perry says:
February 23, 2013
Please accept my sympathy to the loving Wife,Sons,Daughters, Family & Friends in the very painful loss of your dear Peter. May I offer the Bible Promises that follow in an effort to comfort you at this difficult time: Psalms36:7 “HOW PRECIOUS YOUR LOVING-KINDNESS IS O GOD! AND IN THE SHADOW OF YOUR WINGS THE SONS OF MEN THEMSELVES TAKE REFUGE,FOR WITH YOU IS THE SOURCE OF LIFE”
Gil Lodder says:
February 23, 2013
May the Lord give strength to Mrs. Van Dyk and her family in these difficult days. Gil Lodder (brother in law of the Van Straalens)
Kathy Lewis says:
February 23, 2013
Sending your family my deepest sympathy, with all of my heart. I have so many fond memories of Pete…. He was like a second father to me, growing up and spending summers on the farm. Whether it was raking hay in the fields, riding in the back of his pickup, or checking out the majestic hay forts that Leesa and I built (on his knees), he always made time for us. These special memories I share today with my kids, and feel very lucky to have had a best friend with Pete as her dad. God Bless you all, Kathy