Duane "Dyke" Dykstra

Duane “Dyke” Dykstra, age 85 of Stanton, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Spectrum Health United Hospital in Greenville.

Dyke was a very hard worker and a guy who would roll up his sleeves and do whatever it took to get the job done. He was a charter member of the Great Lakes Distance Riders and helped coordinate and set up the logistical parts of the ride. Dyke loved all animals and his dogs. However, horses held a special place in Dyke’s heart, especially his draft horses, which he loved taking out for drives. He also volunteered with the Michigan Horse Council and one year was awarded their Volunteer of the Year. But above everything, Dyke loved his family and spending time with them.

Surviving Dyke is his wife of 61 years, Betty; his children, Brian (Beth) Dykstra of Albuquerque, New Mexico; Martin Dykstra of Allen, Texas; Elizabeth Dykstra of Shelton, Washington; sisters-in-law, Gail Werner of Caledonia; Ruth Cornell of Sutter Creek, California; Connie Field of Jamestown, Tennessee; Carol Phelps of Largo, Florida and many nieces and nephews.

Dyke was preceded in death by his parents, William & Lillian (Sweers) Dykstra and a brother, Bob Dykstra.

A memorial service celebrating Dyke’s life will be held on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Edmore (530 W. Howard-City Edmore Road) beginning at 11 AM. The family will receive friends and family at the church from 10 AM until 11 AM on Tuesday. Inurnment will be at the Orleans Cemetery.

For those wishing to make a memorial donation in Dyke’s memory the family suggest you direct them to either Our Savior’s Lutheran Church or the White Pine District Library. Envelopes will be available at the church.

To leave an online condolence or share a favorite memory of Dyke, please go to www.SimpsonFamilyFuneralHomes.com.