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Ralph Van Dyke Obituary
Van Dyke
January 26, 1925 ~ April 5, 2016
A memorial service is planned for one of America's leading graphic arts pioneers from the Pacific Northwest. Ralph Van Dyke was born to Laurance and Edith Van Dyke of Greensburg Westmoreland County, PA and went to his heavenly home peacefully in the care of Judy Fink, who devoted her life to caring for Ralph for the past 7 years. Ralph was a World War II veteran, serving honorably on the USS NEW JERSEY BB-62 as a gunner. He founded Seattle's first color separation company in 1952. Van Dyke and Brant. In 1960 that company became Van Dyke, Inc., known world-wide. Ralph is survived by his daughter, Rebecca Hernandez of Darrington, WA. and a son, Ralph, of Ronan, Montana, 3 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. His life long friend Jack Roberts was always in touch and visited him frequently. He was preceded in death by wives Olivia Kathleen Van Dyke and June Bell, as well as a son, Gary.
Memorial Services will be at
TAHOMA NATIONAL CEMETERY 18600 S. E. 240th St., Kent 98042 Saturday, May 28 at 2:00 pm.
The United States Navy will perform full military honors. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Disabled American Veterans.
Please sign Ralph's online Guestbook at www.Legacy.com.
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Judy and Mike Fink
May 25, 2023
love you and Miss you everyday Buddy.
July 2, 2016
Uncle Ralph,
You were more of an uncle to me than any of the rest of my family save one. Thank you for all the kindnesses you showed me over the years, and for all the times you reached out to me. You always were happy to see me when I'd drop by, and you helped me get a job on several several occasions when I was a struggling student. I will never forget you, ever. Judd
May 26, 2016
Ralph you were a special kind of man I can remember when I asked you what is my name you had that big smile on your face . I said my name is a flower and you would name all the flowers and I would say no its Rose and you would say hi rose .I will miss you but when I see you I will ask you what my name is again and we will have a good laugh. Love Rose
May 26, 2016
To the man who gave me my start in life as a Lithographer. The man who took a chance on a 20 year old kid from Michigan and hired me. The man who allowed me to experiment with new technologies and methods, never criticizing, always encouraging. Although our paths eventually separated, I always looked forward to the Christmas Eve phone call from you wishing me and my family the best. I will miss you, Ralph, may God Bless and watch over you as you did so many people for so many years. You will always be in my fondest of thoughts.
Bob Bass
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Judy Fink
May 26, 2016
I don't even know how to express how very much my heart aches since you left our home. I miss that kind, gentle,loving man that you were.Everyday so thankful for even the little things I did. Your prayers for me,your gentle touch.How you would smile when I wore my shirt that said Wild Thing.So many things that you did to make my day perfect.I Love and Miss you so much Pa.I can only imagine what you are doing in Heaven.When we meet again you can show me around.Love your adopted daughter.
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