May God bless you and your...
Dear aunt Jan and family,
I'm sorry to hear about your great loss. I wish you strength in the coming time; my thoughts are with all of you.
Love,
Nienke Bouwhuis
August 21, 2003 | Rotterdam - Netherlands


Grand Rapids, Michigan
DYKEMA — Merle L. Dykema M.D., age 63, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed from this life to his new life of victory and joy with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was called to serve in the practice of medicine for 34 years, which he did with honor and compassion. "I have...
Read MoreDear aunt Jan and family,
I'm sorry to hear about your great loss. I wish you strength in the coming time; my thoughts are with all of you.
Love,
Nienke Bouwhuis
August 21, 2003 | Rotterdam - Netherlands
Dear Family
I am sorry about your lost. I can only say that my thoughts are with you and that it was a pleasure meeting Uncle Merle.
With all my love
Tala
Tala Moga
August 12, 2003 | Spain
Dear Jan and family,
Our hearts go out to you and your family during this time. Take comfort in the life that he lived and the faith that he shared. Our prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Thomas & Rebecca Caulfield
Rebecca Caulfield
August 05, 2003 | Grosse Pointe, MI
Dear Jan and family,
I'm thinking of you with warmth and concern and praying that His Love will comfort your sorrowing hearts.
Marjaana Kiljala
August 05, 2003 | Helsinki, Finland
Dear Jan and family,
We do not get the Grand Rapids Press so I go on line to check on any deaths.I was very shocked to read about Merle.All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. I knew Merle a long time ago as a very gentle caring person.Keep those great thoughts and memories in your heart.We pray that God will wrap HIS loving arms around all of you.
Lovingly
Ken and Pat 7'sma Diekevers
KEN AND PAT 7'SMA DIEKEVERS
August 04, 2003 | ZEELAND, MI
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH JAN AND FAMILY.
OUR DEEP AND SINCERE SYMPATHY.
ALLYSON ESPECIALLY WILL MISS DR.MERLE. SHE LOVED TO COME TO VISIT.
MARK,JULIE,ALLYSON,JACK ZUIDEMA
August 02, 2003 | ADA, MI
Dear Jan and Family, I am so sorry to hear about your great loss. Merle was such a kind and gentle man. I will be praying for you as you go through this time. Bette Maranda
Bette Maranda
August 02, 2003 | Hudsonville, MI
I was privileged to know Merle for many years as a brother-in-law. I came to respect him the most when I worked part-time in his office, watching him interact with his patients. He delighted in sharing news of his grandchildren with anyone who would listen. We will miss him.
Lois Blanco
August 02, 2003 | Shelbyville, MI