Mr. Joseph VanDyke, Age 81
of Grant, died Monday, May 12, 2008 at home. He was born Joseph VanDyke in Grand
Rapids, Michigan the son of Winifred (VandenBrink) and John VanDyke on May 21,
1926. He married Nancy Hoeksema on December 26, 1975 in Wyoming, Michigan. He
was a Truck Driver for Alger Transport until April 2007. He was a member of
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #4249. He was a veteran having served in the Army
during World War II from August 24, 1944 to March 27, 1947 where he earned a
Bronze Star and was discharged as a Tech 5. He is survived by his wife Nancy
Van Dyke of Grant, his children Nancy & Cliff Harper of Howard City, Jean & Jack
Todd of White Cloud, Susan & John Bogardus of Howard City, George Van Dyke of
Sand Lake, Joe & Janet Van Dyke of Cedar Springs, Cheryl & Jim Bisard of
Grant, Randy Johnson of Grant, David & Amanda Van Dyke of Ravenna, 25
grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. His
brother Donald & Winifred Van Dyke of Sand Lake and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Joette Van Dyke in 1955, his brothers
Jake Van Dyke, George Van Dyke and John VanDyke, and his sister Marie Cole.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM from the McKinley Funeral Home, Grant
Chapel on Friday, May 16, 2008 with Pastor Rick Miller officiating. Interment in
Hillside Cemetery near Grant. Visitation will be held 2-4 & 7-9 PM Thursday
at the funeral home. For memorials please consider Hospice of Michigan.
- McKinley Funeral Home, Grant, 231-834-5613. http:\\mckinleyfuneral.com
- Maggie Merritt (Smith)
- Wednesday May 14, 2008
- 19:39:45
My heart goes out to the whole family. It is so difficult to lose a loved one. I spent many a day with Jean through our years @ school. You will be in my prayers.
- Jeff Wheeler
- Wednesday May 14, 2008
- 19:41:44
Deepest sympathy to your family. I have missed both Joe sr. and Joe jr.at Dennen Steel where they both used to frequent, but it is especially sad to here of Joeseph sr. passing away. He was a kind, soft spoken, gentleman.
- Judith and Edward Goka
- Thursday May 15, 2008
- 11:24:01
Dear Nancy and Family, Edward and I are so sad to hear about the passing of Joe. We always remember his gentle spirit and kindness to all. May your precious memories help guide you through this time. Peace by with you.