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Alice VanDyke Obituary
Born on May 22, 1927 to John and Johanna (Borgman) Moolenaar, she was a 1945 graduate of DeMott High School. She graduated from Hope College with a BA in Education in 1949. On August 17, 1951 in DeMott, IN she married Rev. Wendell Pyle. They pastored various churches in South Dakota, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Iowa. He preceded her in death on October 20, 1980. On December 30, 1985 in Gibbsville, Alice married Rev. Albert Van Dyke. He preceded her in death on April 11, 2013.
Alice is survived by her 4 daughters, Mary (Larry) Davis of Davenport, Linda (Henry) VanWyk of Neenah, Ruth Borchardt of Menomonee Falls and Carol (Eric) Tribby of Simpsonville, S.C; 11 grandchildren, 1 brother Robert (Laura Mae) Moolenaar, and 2 sisters-in-law, Shirley Troast, Gloria (Bud) Munsch. She is further survived by stepchildren, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and various numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, brothers James, Charles (Ann) Moolenaar and Fred Moolenaar and sister-in-law Luella Rens and brother-in-laws Rev. Harold Kammeraad and Bert Troast.
A funeral service to celebrate Alice's life will be on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at 1pm at First Reformed Church in Oostburg with Rev. Brain Taylor officiating. Burial will follow at Gibbsville Cemetery.
Relatives and friends may gather at First Reformed Church on Thursday, March 5, 2015 from 12pm until the time of the service at 1pm.
A memorial fund to First Reformed Church in Alice's name is being established.
For additional information and online condolences please visit www.wenigfuneralhome.com
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Paul & Alma DeVries
March 6, 2015
Thanks for letting us know of mom's death. I have also told Warren & Les. We express our sympathy to you as you have lost mom to this earthly life, however, we rejoice with you as you know that today she is with Jesus. Giving praise in a new and special way as she honors her Lord. We had many wonderful times with your mom and dad and experienced a lot of laughs when we visited them. Our Love to each one of you.
Marilyn & Norman De Blaey
February 28, 2015
Our sincere sympathy to the family. Wonderful memories back to the days at Gibbsville Church. How we enjoyed her as our neighbor for many years. Always cheerful and a positive attitude. Loved our visits together. Prayers and love to all of you.
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