Stewart "Doug" Douglas Van Dyke

Stewart Douglas Van Dyke II (Doug), age 38, of Carmel, Indiana, unexpectedly passed away Friday evening, August 8, 2025 peacefully relaxing in his bed at his residence. He was born November 9, 1986, in Dayton, Ohio, a beloved and undeniably favorite son of Stewart Douglas Van Dyke and Donna Sue Cecil Van Dyke.

Doug is survived by his biggest fan club, older sisters Monnica Masters (Brad), Cecilly Sears (Doug) and Kendall Sicnolf (Ben).

He also leaves behind countless other family members, friends, caregivers, facilitators, classmates, service staff, teammates, postal workers, librarians and feathered and furry creatures who will miss him dearly.

To know Doug was to simply love him. His many talents and prowess include:

Unsurpassed duck and geese fanatic

Passionate Outside the Box-er

Loyal library patron

Dedicated postal box mailer

Excellent grocery shopper

Eager recycler and shredder

Avid 3-wheel bicycler

Recreational bowling ball tosser

Monon trail explorer

Enthusiastic state fair attendee

Expert pool and hammock lounger

Talented matchmaker and insistent hand-holder

Distinguished greeter

Dependable hugger

Loyal neighborhood trick-or-treater

Overall distributor of pure joy

A remembrance and celebration of Doug’s life will be held Saturday, August 16 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church: 14598 Oak Ridge Rd, Carmel, IN 46032. There will be a viewing from 11:00-1:00, Mass at 1:00 and lunch onsite to follow.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to Doug’s beloved Outside the Box are appreciated.

The family encourages sharing your favorite memories of Doug. They love hearing all the ways Doug touched the lives of those around him.