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Jay Van Dahm Obituary

Jay "Bud" Van Dahm Sr., age 95, beloved husband of Evelyn, nee Beukema, and the late Elizabeth "Betty" nee Beukema. Loving father of Jay Jr., George (Mary), and Joan (Dale) Essenburg. Dearest grandfather of nine and great grandfather of 16. Fond brother in law of Marjorie Beukema Metcalf. Preceded in death by six sisters and two brothers. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Mr. Van Dahm was a new car dealer for 63 years having owned and operated South Racine Nash/Rambler in Chicago and VanDahm Lincoln Mercury, Inc. in Oak Lawn. He retired at the age of 88. He was a lifelong member of Calvary Church of Orland Park and served on the Board of Directors for Chicago Christian High School and Trinity Christian College, both in Palos Heights. Visitation Thursday 3 - 9 pm at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park. Lying in state Friday from 10:00 am until time of funeral service 11:00 am at Calvary Church of Orland Park 15101 S. 80th Ave. Interment private at Chapel Hill Gardens South. Memorials to Calvary Church of Orland Park preferred. Express your thoughts and condolences at www.colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400.

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Published by SouthtownStar from Jan. 17 to Jan. 19, 2006.

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Louise Cahill

January 25, 2006

Joan and Dale: My deepest sympathy on your loss. I met "Bud" a few times - only you two would know who I am. Evie and Rudy mentioned his name in conversation, and when I visited E & R in Palmetto, Florida, we would ride around, and I saw the Florida home. You and your extended family were blessed to have him in your lives. God plans these events, and we continue our journeys on earth until it is our turn to go to the other side. Please extend my sympathy to the entire Jay Van Dahm Family.

arnold pagaduan

January 18, 2006

DearDad Bud,

Atlast you are home in peace.Thank You so much for giving me the oppurtunity to be a part of the family.

Bill Caswell

January 18, 2006

We want you to know how high we regarded Uncle Bud. His legacy does live on in the manners and beliefs he lived and shared with us. He was special to me and I have tried to pass it on to those around me.

Karen Caswell

January 18, 2006

Dear Family, our family loved Uncle Bud so much, it was always so special to spend time with him, and you all as well. He was always held up to us as a shining example of what we should be like in life. His greatest gift to me personally was bringing you all out to Iowa so we could get to know and love you. We are thinking of you and send our sympathy and prayers.

MONTE & PAT HOLTZ

January 18, 2006

DEAR GEORGE, MARY, AND FAMILY,

WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS SAD TIME. GOD SURELY MUST HAVE SOME VERY SPECIAL PLANS FOR YOUR DAD UP IN HEAVEN. FELL HIS LOVE IN EVERYTHING YOU DO!

Molly and John Kent

January 18, 2006

Our sympathy to all the Van Dahm family. Love in Christ, Molly and John Kent

Darlene Meyering

January 17, 2006

Dear George, Mary and family,

We hold you and your extended family in our hearts and in our prayers as you celebrate the life of Dad Van Dahm, but also mark the loss of this wonderful and gentle man. You have shown great love and care for "Dad Van Dahm," and you walked this journey to heaven with him. May God surroud you with grace and give you peace.

Rev. 21:4

Love, Bob, Darlene and family

Sherry Beukema-Glau

January 17, 2006

Dear Aunt Evelyn, George, Mary, Joan and Jay and all the family. I want you to know I wish I could be in Chicago with you all now. Uncle Bud was a wonderful man, and will always be very special to me. What a glorious homecoming in heaven for him yesterday! Praise the Lord for Uncle Bud's life and Praise the Lord that we will all see and be with one another again on that "Great Day". Love you all. Sherry

The Staff of Colonial Chapel, Ltd.

January 17, 2006

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