Gene Wesley Van Dyke
September 29, 1934 - August 10, 2007
Obituary
Gene Wesley Van Dyke
Gene was born in Harrodsburg, KY. September 29, 1934. He was the son of Ralph and Iwlo Jean Van Dyke both deceased. He attended and graduated from West Side High School, Harrodsburg, KY in 1952, spent 3 plus years active duty Navy, then joined the Navy Reserves. He continued to serve in the Active Navy Reserves until retirement from the military service with a total of 30 plus years. Gene was united in marriage with Audrey Stevenson on April 30, 1966 in Seattle, WA. He also worked for the Postal service and retired in 1984 completing 25 years of Civil Service. After his retirement from the Postal service in 1984 he was employed again working as a bus driver for several companies serving the disabled, who greatly loved and appreciated him. These companies included Yesler Terrace, Federal Way Multi Service Center and Hope Link. He was a member of Centennial Baptist Church.
Gene leaves to mourn his passing, his wife Audrey of 41 years; three daughters, Dorothy Chapman, Barbara Crawford, Joanne Harding, one son, Horace Jacobs all of Seattle, WA.; nine grandchildren two of whom are deceased and five great-grandchildren; six sisters, Geneva Penman, Dessie Brown, Arnetta Bottoms, Gloria Bowman all of Harrodsburg, KY., Lillie Doty and Mary Owens of Lexington, KY; one brother, Allen of San Jose, CA; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Johnny and Paul. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, 08/14 from 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm at BONNEY-WATSON Federal Way, 1535 SW Dash Point Road, Federal Way, WA 253 839-7317. Committal and Military Honors will be held on Wednesday, 11:00 AM at Tahoma National Cemetery, Kent, WA.
Dear Cousin Audrey,
Even though I didn’t see Cousin Van often, I always felt welcome in your home. He will be missed as you two were always so wonderful together in my eyes. My prayers are with you and the entire family.
Teresa Harper Rasmussen & Family
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Uncle Van – You will truly be missed. You had a very givig heart and I will always remember that. From letting me use your motor home and teaching me how to drive it to teaching me how to fish, you always cared and showed genuine concern for me and my family. May the lord be with you always. Aunt Audrey annnie – You will be in our prayers. Love always Allen and Denise Bell and family.
We just want to send our love and prayers to all. We will miss “Uncle Jean”…
We are just so sorry for your loss. Allen, we know you will miss your brother but we know you will see him again on the other side. May the Lord comfort you.
You will be in my prayers always, we love you all.
love Gloria
They say with age comes wisdom and even though Gene was a quiet man in the short time that i knew him i listened and learned when he spoke. You will be greatly missed.
Uncle Van;
You will be missed by me. I will always remember how quiet you were and willing to do anything you could for me. I remember you saying yes to me when I had my youth group on a over night stay and you brought your boat up to the camp grounds where we were staying so the inner city kids could ride in a boat for the first time. I remember asking you to dress in your navy suit for something that I was having and you did that to. You never said NO. I will miss you as well as other friends and family. I love you. Always your niece Diana you called me Lynnie smile I will always remember the family as well because you provided for them. My prayers are with the family and my Aunt my godmother. Love Diana and Melvin O’Brien
We are thankful that we were able to spend the few days with each of you. We continue to pray that God will comfort your hearts. Our hearts are sad, but thank God we have HIS blessed HOPE of seeing Gene again. We love you. Allen and Jackie & family. Rev. 21:4
May God Continue to smile upon you in your time of mourning. Our prayers are with you and we love you.
Love,
Terry,Cindy,Cerenity and Cerista
To the Vandyke Family, our sincere condolenses on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and always. We love you dearly. Levi and Cora Bell
To my Grandfather who taught me everything. With love always. PePe
Van,
Thank you for the time we had together. We will always remember our trip to Kentucky and Virginia with you in the motorhome. We love you.
Jill and Treyse
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To my fatherinlaw
we had lote of good time over the years.You taugh me about boats now I have one.To you with Love Big AL
AUDREY;
Our prayers are with you this day and always.
LOVE YOU;
LILLIE aND TURNER DOTY
I love all of you and, you have my deepest sympathy and I have you in my prayers. If you need anything please let me know.
Love Dessie