Alyda Phyllis (Lyd) Van Dyk, age 90, of Castle Rock , Colorado, formerly of Highland Indiana, passed away on September 08, 2016 in Denver, Co with her family by her side.
Lyd was born August 31, 1926, in Highland, Indiana, to Joseph and Anna (Van Prooyen) Van Der Geest. She was their third child and first daughter. Eventually, they moved to Wausau, Wisconsin, where she attended grade school. Later on back in Indiana, she completed beauty college.
She married John (Dutch) Van Dyk on November 14, 1946, in Highland, Indiana, making their home there until 2014. Together they had a son and three daughters. After his passing in 2014, she moved to Castle Rock, Colorado, to be near family, living with her daughter Susan until the time of her passing.
Lyd operated a beauty shop for over 40 years out of her house and also worked for Connie Kuiper at Kuiper Funeral Home.
Lyd and Dutch were active members of the 1st Christian Reformed Church and later New Life Church both in Highland, where they were involved in various church ministries over the years.
She is survived by her children: Ray (Kathy) Van Dyk of DeMotte, IN, Jo Ann (Rick) Leatherby of Thornton, CO, Susan Van Dyk (Lynn Schwankl) of Castle Rock, CO, Jill Van Dyk of Cumming, GA; brothers: Chub Van Der Geest of Merrill, WI, Ken (Mary Ann) Van Der Geest of Merrill, WI, and sister: Marlene Stevenson of Miles City, MT, 17 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Anna Van Der Geest, brothers Richard and Donald Van Der Geest and husband Dutch.
Visitation will be held on Friday, September 16, 2016 starting at 9:00 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at the New Life Christian Reformed Church in Highland, Indiana. Interment will follow at the Hope Cemetery next to her husband Dutch. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Visitation
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Friday September 16, 2016
New Life Christian Reformed Church
Highland, Indiana
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday September 16, 2016
New Life Christian Reformed Church
Highland, Indiana
Service Schedule
Visitation
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Friday September 16, 2016
New Life Christian Reformed Church
Highland, Indiana
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday September 16, 2016
New Life Christian Reformed Church
Highland, Indiana
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Ron & Holly Spiegel says
Lyd will be missed by many. She was a special neighbor of ours for many years. She was a gentle, loving person. Her greatest love was her faith, Dutch and children/grandchildren. It was a pleasure knowing her and will always be remembered Ron & Holly Spiegel
Ron & Holly Spiegel says
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Crystal Chase & Fred Salmon says
Alyda was such a beautiful and wonderful woman. We only knew her for a short time but we thought so much of her and Dutch. They welcomed us to our new home neighboring them. We loved the chats we shared with them. We shared the love of flowers. They were dearly missed when they left. Alyda I am sorry I was not able to come to your services, but I hope you know you were in my heart and my prayers. God will take good care of you and Dutch is now again by your side. Love you both dearly. Crystal and Fred