Allendale, Michigan
Van Dyken, Benjamin Benjamin Philip Van Dyken, age 17, of Allendale passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 7, 2018, and is now resting in the arms of his Lord and Savior. Ben was a loving son, brother, grandson and uncle who loved life and had a great sense of humor. His radiant personality...
Read MoreUnbelievable Thai that´s been 6 years already. Our family has suffered so so any losses in this amt of time. Grateful that we at least know that our losses here on earth are Heaven´s gain. We know we will see our loved ones again some days. Love to your entire family.
Ruth Zylstra
June 04, 2024
Dear Family of Benjamin:
We, the families of The Compassionate Friends, send you our heartfelt condolences. The Compassionate Friends is an international grief support group for parents, grandparents and siblings who have suffered the heartbreaking loss of a child, at any age and from any cause. Our only mission is to provide comfort, hope and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or daughter, brother or sister, or grandchild, and to help others better assist the...
July 02, 2018
I did not know Ben but read about his involvement with our church's (LaGrave CRC) youth group and SERVE teams in our bulletin even as we welcomed the SERVE 2018 SERVE team this morning. I hurt for you and feel so sorry for your loss. I understand too a little of your grief as I also lost a 14 year old daughter. A few books that were encouraging to me and others at that time were: "Lament for a Son" by Nicolas Wolterstorff; "A Grief Disguised" by Gerald Sittser; and "Heaven" by Randy...
June 24, 2018
Philip and Michelle, I am so sorry to hear of your son passing. Prayers for you all. Philip, I worked for your Dad as his hygienist back in 1979 to 1985. I cleaned your teeth as a young man.
May God wrap His loving arms around you all as you walk this "valley." One day at a time.
With deepest sympathy,
Karen Bowman RDH
June 13, 2018 | Grandville, MI
Morgan Guzicki
June 11, 2018 | Allendale, MI
Ben was such a wonderful young man! He and Marcus had been great friends since they were little guys in K or 1st grade. We are totally heartbroken and praying for you all. Ben was loved by so many and will always hold a place in our hearts. Praying for you during this very tough time.
The Schooley Family
SCHOOLEY
June 09, 2018 | ALLENDALE, MI
Angela VanHowe,Andrew VanHowe, Where sorry for your loss you be in are parys
Andrew VanHowe
June 09, 2018 | Okeechobee, FL
To Philip & Michelle, Maggie, Kendreh, Tyler, Michelle, Asher & Grandpa Eugene,
We can't even imagine the sorrow & hurt you are going thru right now. Mort lost a son @ 19 years of age also. Nothing makes this easy. We are soooo sorry for your earthly loss of Ben. So glad that he was a Christian & you will see him again.
Kow that you are in the thoughts & prayers of so many.
Love & hugs,
Kendrah (& Tyler's)
Grandma Ruth & Grandpa Mort
June 09, 2018