James Dyke Obituary
DYKE James M. Dyke Sr., 87, of Jefferson City, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2008, at Capital Region Medical Center with his family by his side. He was born December 14, 1920, in Tabor, Iowa, to Daniel and Lucy Smith Dyke. He spent most of his life in Chamois, Mo., where he attended Shawnee Creek and Chamois Public School. He was married March 1, 1939, in Linn, Mo., to June Thee. He moved to Jefferson City in 1957, where he retired from Carpenters Local 945 after more than 30 years. He attended First Assembly of God Church. Jim made many friends as he took his daily walks along W. Dunklin Street. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of American Legion Post 5. He is survived by his wife of 69 years; two sons: James Dyke Jr. (Wanda) of Freeburg, Mo., and John Dyke (Joyce) of Holts Summit; two daughters: Joanne DeBroeck and Janet Sapp (Larry) of Jefferson City; 13 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; and one great- great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents; step father: AA Turner; and one son-in-law: Malcolm DeBroeck. Friends will be received from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Houser-Millard Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at the Houser-Millard Funeral Home, with Rev. Lowell Perkins, officiating. Interment with full military honors will follow at Hawthorn Memorial Gardens. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the First Assembly of God Church Building Fund or the Sheltered Workshop. Arrangements are under the direction of the HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 2613 West Main Street, 636-3838. millardfamilychapels.com
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Danny & Neva Redel
April 4, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Tom Kremer
April 3, 2008
Mrs. Dyke, Jim , John, Joanne & Jan
I just found out today about Jim, your dad today, which happens to be my dads Hugo (Hooks) Kremer's birthday.
I have a lot of good menories of Jim in my early years and I want you all to know that my dad thought, as you all know a lot about him.
My brother Terry said that Jim was out at Villa Marie, so when my wife Karen and I were there a month ago we made it a point to visited with Jim and I told him that I was Tom Kremer and the first words out of his mouth were - Tommy Kremer which made me feel great that he knew who I was.
All the fond memories will remain with me forever and may his soul rest in peace - Amen
Tom Kremer
Larry and Glenda Wymer
April 2, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Betty (Dudenhoeffer) and David Harrison
April 1, 2008
My husband and I always seen your husband/father for years walking on West Dunklin on our way to and from work each day. He reminded me of my own father and it wouldn't surprise me if he knew my father, Joe Dudenhoeffer originally from Frankenstein. We had always wanted to stop by to visit with him. We now regret that we didn't. We can only imagine he had some stories to tell just like my father did. We will think of him probably every work day while we're on Dunklin Street. Just remember you will always think of him. He is in God's loving care and may that lessen your sorrow.
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Marilyn Schroer
April 1, 2008
My daughter Beth and I waved at your father many times as he walked nearly everyday. Beth went to Munichburg festival and was impressed with the artistry of one of the sons (unsure as to which). I noticed he had not been seen walking and am saddened that he will not be here walking as I have seen in the past. He is instead with God and His Son, and I am sure he is walking with them. The neighbors of Mr. Dyke. Beth, Chris, Kristyne and Marilyn Schroer-Stuckenschneider.
Don and Debbie Scheppers
April 1, 2008
We are very sorry to learn of your farher's death. May God be with you in your loss.
Debora Call
March 31, 2008
I met Jim in 1974 when I started working at Missouri Farm Bureau. He was one of the kindest people I have ever known. My deepest sympathy to each of you.
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