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Patricia VanDyke Obituary
Patricia A. Van Dyke, 82, Cardington, was called home by the Lord she loved, on Monday, April 25, 2016 at OSU Medical Center, Columbus.
Pat was born Aug. 1, 1933 in LaRue, OH to the late Norman D. and Mary Evelyn (Shirea) Showers.
She had worked for 15 years at the Morrow County Hospital, as a nurse's aide, where she touched many lives. When the Morrow County Specialty Center opened, she began work there in the Physical Therapy Dept.
On Nov. 25, 1967, she married the love of her life, Art Van Dyke, at the old 3R's Restaurant, Mt. Gilead, OH. Together they created a large family, a true blending of, "yours, mine, ours & theirs," that not only included their combined children, but children that they shared in raising and held a special place in her heart, bringing the grand total to 19. Art preceded her in death on Nov. 16, 2002.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Dale & Patty Gail Baker, Becky Welch & Alan Baker, Marion; David & Becky Baker, Galion; Mike Baker, Gary Van Dyke, June & Doug Graham, Cardington; Holly Van Dyke, Marengo, Kenny & Sharon Van Dyke, Cardington; Danny & Janet Van Dyke, Sparta; Darrell & Melissa Van Dyke and Trisha & Steve Roush, Mt. Gilead; Kathy & Tom Dickison, Janie Pinciotti, JackieRockwell, Florida and Peggy Riggs, Mt. Gilead; sisters, Mary Dale & Art Goble, Alabama; Kaye & Rich Childree, Arizona; Pam & Paul Gubernath-Hazelwood, Texas; Michele & Jim Leber, North Carolina and Marcia & Wren Mayo, Southern Ohio; 48 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren with two on the way & 5 great-great-grandchildren; & numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents & husband, she was preceded in death by her daughters and son-in-law, Regina & Ed Wein & Penny Etue; son Tommy Joe Van Dyke; grandchildren, Melissa Adams, Ronald Welch Jr., Brandon Van Dyke & Garrett Harris.
Friends may call on Friday, April 29, 2016 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at the Gompf Funeral Home, 440 Center St. in Cardington where the services will begin at 1:00 PM. The burial will follow in Butter Cemetery, SR 61 Marengo.
The family asks that you join them in a Celebration of Life dinner at the Pavilion of the New Testament Missionary Baptist Church, Mt. Gilead, OH following graveside services.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Morrow County, 228 South St., Mt. Gilead, Ohio 43338.
To share a memory of Pat or to send condolences to the family, please visit: www.gompffh.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Patricia VanDyke
Laura Graham
May 4, 2016
Rest in Peace Momma, till we meet again
Jerry and Rhonda Justice
May 1, 2016
Our deepest sympathy to the Vandyke/Baker family. Pat was a blessing to all. Praying for his peace and comfort for all the family.
Traci
May 1, 2016
Can't believe you are gone. You are at peace now and playing the piano. God Bless You!!
Kathy Dickison
April 29, 2016
Dear family
Our thoughts and prayers and of course our love were with you today.Your mothewas a very special lady and will be greatly missed.God's Blessings Tom & Kathy Dickison.
Ted Tudy Troesch
April 29, 2016
The family of Pat ,You are in our thoughts and prayers as you morn the loss of your loved one! May god guide and comfort you!
Terri Hanes
April 28, 2016
I worked with Pat during the 1980's at MCH. She was kind and thoughtful, everyone loved her. God bless her family, she will b missed
Trent Standley
April 28, 2016
REST IN PEACE PAT, AND MAY ALL THOSE VAN DYKE'S HAVE COMFORT DURING THIS TIME OFF LOSS!!! :-) :-) :-)
SINCERELY,
TRENT STANDLEY AND FAMILY
Jodi Thompson
April 28, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
The Thompsons
Cal, Jodi, Curt, Kim, Kyle, Katlin and Olivia
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