Gordon Jay Van Dyke's Obituary
Lakeview-Gordon Jay Van Dyke, age 90, of Lakeview passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at SKLD in Ionia. He was born in Grand Rapids on May 14, 1930 to Albert and Sadie (Wustman) Van Dyke, and was raised in the Grand Rapids area. Gordon married Wilmajean Haveman on June 13, 1959 in Grand Rapids. He served his country honorably in the United States Navy and was then employed by Lear Siegler as a procurement engineer for over 30 years. He enjoyed cars, car racing, and Detroit Tigers baseball.
Gordon is survived by his wife of over 61 years, Wilmajean "Willy" of Lakeview; children, Gordon Jay Van Dyke, Jr. of Lakeview, Scott D. Van Dyke of Gowen, Anna- Marie (Steve Hessler) Shear of Belding; grandchildren, Vanessa Van Dyke, Jennifer (Aaron) Johnston; 3 great-grandchildren; and his sister, Florence Goss of Grand Rapids.
Private graveside services will take place at Cato Township Cemetery.
Condolences to the family can be made utilizing the guestbook at www.brighamfuneralchapel.com
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