Josephine Dykstra

Dykstra, Josephine Josephine Dykstra, aged 84 of Jenison, was taken to glory on Saturday, January 24, 2015. She was preceded in death by her son, Richard; daughter, Janna; and two great-grandchildren, Caleb and Joshua Westra. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, John; children, Cindi and Don DeJong, Lori and Dan Pastoor, Doug Dykstra; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; brother, Frank and Elaine Zinger; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Elmer DeWeerd, Marian Zinger, Janna VanderStel, Theressa and Willem Hofman, Shirley Meulenberg, Audrey Dykstra; and many nieces and nephews. A private committal service will be held on Wednesday at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday at 2:00 pm at Hope Protestant Reformed Church, 1580 Ferndale Ave SW, Grand Rapids with Rev. David Overway officiating. Relatives and friends may meet the family on Monday from 3-5 pm and on Tuesday from 6-8 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4145 Chicago Drive, Grandville. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Protestant Reformed School or Georgetown and Cambridge Manors (Baruch Ministries).

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March 26, 2015

Dear Mr. Dykstra, Don & Cindi, Dan & Lori, Doug and all of the grandchildren, My heart goes out to you at this time of great loss to you. How wonderful to know that your dear wife, mother, and grandmother now has rest from her labors and struggles with sin. She was a shining example of godliness to me the years I was privileged to work with her at Hope School. She touched many lives during her years there and will be missed by many. God strengthen and be with you as you have the funeral and in the days that follow. Love in Christ, Anita Haak (nee DeJong) & Don too! Anita Haak

March 26, 2015

Dear Dykstra Family: You have our deepest sympathy. Jo was a beautiful, loving person, and she will be deeply missed by all who had the blessing of knowing her. Her kindness touched a lot of lives over the years, especially at Hope School. And, what a precious legacy she left in the children and grandchildren whom she and John so faithfully brought up in the ways of the Lord! She truly lived out Psalm 89:1, "I will sing of the mercies of the Lord for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations." May you be comforted knowing that one day you will meet her again in His glorious presence. Along with you, we praise Him for His precious promises in Christ Jesus, and we will be praying for your family in the days that lie ahead. With love in Christ, Lynne & Kristin Hunter Kristin Hunter

March 26, 2015

Dear Uncle John and Family, Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. How wonderful to know she is in her eternal home praising God. I always remember her as being so kind and fun. May God be with you all in the days ahead. Love and Blessings! Carole Barber

March 26, 2015

Dear Mr. Dykstra, and family, We want to express our deepest sympathy at this time. Your dear wife, mother and grandmother was a wonderful example of a Godly woman, and she was loved by all who knew her. We appreciated her so much for her care of our children at Hope School. We were unable to go to the funeral home, and just wanted you to know that we are praying for you all. May God uphold you and comfort you in the days and weeks ahead. In Christian Love, Bob and Kathy Knott Kathy Knott