John Dykstra

John Dykstra, age 90, of Jenison, was taken to his Heavenly home on Monday, April 27, 2020. He was a milk delivery man for many years before retirement and served many terms as an elder and school board member and was also a veteran who served in the Army. He was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine; son, Richard; daughter, Janna; and two great-grandchildren, Caleb and Joshua Westra. He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Cindi and Don DeJong, Lori and Dan Pastoor, Doug Dykstra; 13 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; sister, Theressa and Willem Hofman; sister-in-law, Elaine Zinger; brother-in-law, Elmer and Ann DeWeerd; many nieces and nephews. Due to COVID health concerns, a private family service will be held on Friday, May 1, 10 a.m. at Grace Protestant Reformed Church with Rev. Ronald Van Overloop officiating. The service will be live streamed at www.graceprc.org/watchlive.cfm. Burial Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Hope Protestant Reformed Christian School or Sunset Manor.

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May 01, 2020

John and Josephine were perfect examples of what Christian love is in the world . They never hid their light from shining. “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works ,and glorify your father in heaven.” Mathew 5:16 A kind and loving man.

- Douglas & Kristin Bergman

April 30, 2020

We are remembering your families in this time of your loss. Thanks be to God for the comfort of the resurrection.

- Cal and Linda Kalsbeek

April 29, 2020

I am so sorry for your loss! Mr. “Tall John” was a beautiful example to us at Hope PRC of the kindness and compassion of our Lord Jesus Christ. We loved having him over, and fondly remember his many stories of his years as a milk delivery man. He will be missed! Psalter 32 (Psalm 17) “When I in righteousness at last thy glorious face shall see, when all the weary night is past, and I awake with thee to view the glories that abide, then, then I shall be satisfied.”

- Monica Koole

April 29, 2020

Keeping you and your families in our prayers. Your dad was a godly man - now he is where he looked forward to being, in heaven with his Savior!

- Doug & Kathy Wassink

April 29, 2020

The entire family has my sympathy and prayers. God has greatly blessed you in this Godly father and grand-father! He is now leading the way to our Goal.

- Carol Brands

April 28, 2020

A year or so ago, as we were bringing your dad home, he expressed that he wished there were 2 Sundays in each week. The Lord blessed him greatly. We are thankful that God used both your father and mother at Hope as encouragement and an example of godliness with contentment.

- Jeff and Mary Kalsbeek

April 28, 2020

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Mr. Dykstra held a special place in Hope church and we will miss him!

- Vance and Sue Grasman

April 28, 2020

Remembering your families in our prayers. We have fond memories of having your dad stay for dinner on our Sundays to drive.. he always had stories to share 😊 He was a faithful man of God, and a pillar in Hope church who will be missed. Thankful that he is relieved of his earthly infirmities and now rejoicing with the angels.

- Tim and Tresa Koole