Obituary of Henk Dyk

Surrounded by his loving family, the Lord, his Saviour, took to Himself, our loving Husband, Father and Opa, Henk Van Dyk, on Friday, January 6, 2006, at the age of 80. Deeply loved by his wife, Tina Van Dyk (nee De Ruiter) and his children, Robert and Ann Van Dyk, Elisabeth and Gord Wong, Ingrid and Michael Travassos, Paul and Laurie Van Dyk, Mark, Steven, Fran and Tessa Van Dyk. Beloved Opa of Devon, Zachary, Erik, Brandon, Natasha, Andrew, Austin and Carmen. Survived by his three older sisters in Holland. Predeceased by his parents, Dirk and Grietje Van Dyk, and his six older brothers. Sadly missed by his brother and sister-in-laws, Herman and Ricky De Ruiter, Frank and Freda De Ruiter, Joanne and the late Dick Kirkpatrick (2003), and Elisabeth De Ruiter; as well many nieces and nephews. Dad was a member of the Westmount Christian Reformed Church, and was driven by the spirit of the community; devoting his entire life to the betterment of the Town of Strathroy. He was a proud member of the Strathroy Lions Club for over forty years, and established the Strathroy Lions TV Bingo, and Lions TV Auction. Dad was the founding member of the Strathroy-Caradoc Minor Soccer Association and remained active in soccer for over forty-five years. Dad had twelve years experience in municipal politics in the Town of Strathroy; as a Councillor (1982-1991), and as Reeve (1991-1994). Visitations will be held at Denning Bros. Funeral Home, on Monday, January 9, from 7-9 PM, beginning with a special Lions Club Service at 6:45 PM; Tuesday, January 10, from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, January 11, at 11 AM, Westmount Christian Reformed Church, 405 Drury Lane, Strathroy. Interment to follow at the Strathroy Cemetery. Donations to the Strathroy Lions Club would be gratefully appreciated by the family, which will be designated to Dad's final, uncompleted fund-raising project; to finish and dedicate the Patient-Family Dining Room, in the newly constructed Strathmere Lodge. We give thanks to you, O God, for his life with us.