Kevin VanDyk Obituary

Kevin Joel VanDyk passed away Sunday March 13th. Born March 29th 1960 in Bellingham, Kevin graduated 1978 from Meridian High School where he played football, wrestled and was Home Coming King his senior year. Kevin worked at Rauch Dairy Farm , also as a security guard and for various concrete contractors as a finisher until his health issues took over. Kevin lived in the Starry Road neighborhood most of his life until recently moving to Bellingham. Preceded in death by his mother Adele, he is survived by his father Jack, sister Janine (Mike) Bergeron, brother Don, nephew Chase and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins and special friends Loretta, Lisa , Terry, John and the Harkness family, his best friends who helped him through life's course. Kevin was a friend to all and especially enjoyed children and his animals. Little Brother the pain and suffering is over and now you can Rest. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association and Mt. Baker Kidney Center. At Kevin's request there will be no service. Jerns Funeral Chapel and Onsite Crematorium Bellingham, WA

Published by Bellingham Herald from Mar. 16 to Mar. 20, 2011.
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I will always remember tiny for his kind and giving personality. He judged no-one.He made going to school just a little more fun!

Debbie stremler

March 26, 2011

Tiny was "the man" at Meridian. He could bench press a gazillion pounds !! Many, many good memories from high school & football and even before that going all the way back to riding our bicycles and raising heck on the Starry Rd with the Amos boys. You'll be missed brother...RIP

John Plummer

March 21, 2011

I will always be grateful that you were in my life and you will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
~Tony & Valorie Zamudio

Tony Zamudio

March 20, 2011

Goodbye Kevin I have some great memories from some fun times in the 70's and 80's!! You fought a good fight RIP!!

Linda (Raymond) Kitchen

March 19, 2011

Kevin (Tiny) was a funny, sweet, generous person. He was always there to lend a hand if you need him. He was a great friend with a wonderful sense of humor and a bright smile. We we always remember him & we will miss him so much. He will always be in our hearts. Our prayer are with the Van Dyk family. Tiny, say "hi" to Scottie for us.

Eric Jorgenson, Randy Stocker & Tanya McKinney

March 18, 2011

I will always remember the
good times we had.

Kent Stamm

March 16, 2011

Tiny I'll miss your humor and all the times we've spent together talking, I'm so very glad too have gone to school with you and watching you also play football, Your one of the kindest persons I've ever known---- it's great knowing you in the loving peace of the Lord rest now my friend and see you when I get there someday <3 you bro always Bonnie

Bonnie Rudolph

March 16, 2011

You were always a shining light! When ever I reminisce(?)about high school you are always in my good memories Kevin! You'll be missed brother. Condolences to the VanDyk family.

Nick Valich

March 16, 2011

Rest in peace Tiny.........We will miss you!

Jaleen Bacon

March 16, 2011

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