Grand Rapids, Michigan
Charles Van Dyken, aged 84, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, March 22, 2013. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Herman and Fred Van Dyken. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Kathleen; daughters, Kathy (William) Evertsberg,...
Read MoreTo the VanDyken family
So sorry to read about Chuck.You are all in our thoughts and prayers,What a wonderful Easter celebration for Chuck.
Our sincerest Christian sympathy.
Lovingly,
Ken and Pat 7'sma Diekevers
Patricia Diekevers
March 31, 2013 | Zeeland, MI
Dr. VanDyken was one of my clinical instructors at the orthodontic department at the University of Michigan. He was a very kind and compassionate man and always had a smile and positive words of encouragement for me. I truly appreciated that. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kristine West
March 26, 2013 | Okemos, MI
I had the privilege of teaching with Charlie when I first started in 1996 in Grad Ortho at Univ. of Michigan. A great mentor and a true gentleman. My deepest sympathies to his wife and family.
With sadness, Mike Behnan
Mike Behnan
March 26, 2013 | Rochester Hills, MI
Charlie was a good friend and a great neighbor. He always had a kind word for everyone.
David Lamberts
March 26, 2013 | Grand Rapids, MI
How great the joy Chuck is enjoying with Jesus. Sixty years of marriage to chuck carries many memories, Kathleen. I was close to him in Ann Arbor, Nigeria, and for a few years in Grand Rapids. My thoughts and prayers are with you and for you during these few upcoming days. God be with you and give you His peace. Bob Plekker, Bellingham WA.
March 25, 2013
Kay & Family..We were surprised to read on our computer today of the death of Chuck.Our friendship goes back many years to Christian High and his first office on Hutchinson. We both extend our most sincere sympathy.
Jack & Betty Boerema
March 25, 2013 | Jensen Beach, FL
I will always remember Dr Van Dyken for his great sense of humor. Our families had some fun times together. You are in my prayers. Dori Oom Rankin
March 25, 2013
Kay - Our sympathy goes out to you and your family. We have a lot of great
dental memories from Grand Rapids.
Frank & Lois Duiven
Frank & Lois Duiven
March 25, 2013 | Boyne City
My sympathies to the family.Do you remember a Thanksgiving Day in the early 80's that was interrupted by someone needing dr. VanDykens urgent care? That was me. I had been in a car accident. I met him and my oral surgeon at his office to fix my broken jaw that the hospital couldn't fix because of the braces. I will be forever grateful. He often told me he would never forget that Thanksgiving, and neither will I. He was a very kind and caring man. I am so sorry for your loss.
Judy Noble
March 25, 2013 | Kentwood, MI
