Melvin “Mel” Dykstra

DYKSTRA – Melvin “Mel” Dykstra, aged 83 of Comstock Park, was transported to his heavenly home on Tuesday, August 4, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Phyllis; their children, Mike and Rose, Laurie, David, Robin and Billy Graham; grandchildren, Nate, Katie, Joy, Chris, Erin, Sam; one great-grandchild, Elijah; and a foster dad to many; sister, Jean and Warren Stob; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Kathy Dykstra, Sherman and Judy VanSolkema, Patricia and Ralph Brigance, and Diane Denslow. Mel was a long time owner of Dykstra Elevator in Conklin. A Memorial Service for Mel will be held on Friday at 11:00 am at Calvary Church, 777 East Beltline NE with Pastor Aaron Bolduc officiating. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Chapel (Kentwood), 4646 Kalamazoo Ave. SE on Thursday from 5-8 pm. The family requests that memorial contributions be given to Calvary Missions.