This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: VANDYKE, VANDERZOUWEN, TEUNIS, ANDRUS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22170/mb.ashx Message Board Post: VANDYKE, Dorothy J. Dorothy J. (VanderZouwen) VanDyke, age 72, of Scotts, MI, died Friday afternoon, January 25, 2008, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was born on March 12, 1935 in Grand Rapids, MI and is the daughter of John and Eda B. (Teunis) VanderZouwen. She was a 1952 graduate of Grand Rapids Christian High School. Dorothy resided in Grand Rapids from her birth until 1964; then, they moved to Kalamazoo, MI until 1972; then to Richland, MI until 1984; then to Elkhart, IN until 2000 and finally, to Scotts, MI. She enjoyed gardening and bird watching, but her family was her pride and joy. On August 7, 1953 in Grand Rapids, MI, Dorothy was united in marriage to Marvin J. VanDyke, Sr. and he survives. Also surviving are her four sons: Marvin J. (Charlotte) VanDyke, Jr. of Kalamazoo, MI, Randall S. (Cheryl) VanDyke of Scotts, Bruce A. (Deb) VanDyke of Elkhart, IN and Jeffrey L. (Karen) VanDyke of Hickory Corners, MI; her son-in-law: Duane (Josie) Andrus of Kalamazoo; ! twenty two grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; her parents: John and Eda VanderZouwen of Grand Rapids; two brothers: Bryan "Bernie" (Joyce) VanderZouwen of Grand Rapids and Jack (Barbara) VanderZouwen of Traverse City, MI and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter: Cheri J. Andrus on Nov. 25, 1994. At the request of the family, friends may call on Monday, January 28th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Northeastern Baptist Church, East Entrance, 6536 East G Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI, 49048 and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the Church. The funeral service to celebrate Dorothy's life will be held on Tuesday, January 29th at 11:00 AM at the Northeastern Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. John Blodgett of Elkhart, IN, and Rev. Gregory L. Bishop and Rev. Nathan Pierpont, both of Northeastern Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Prairie Home Cemetery, Richland, MI. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution! s in Dorothy's honor may be made to the Northeastern Baptist Church Bu ilding Fund or the Borgess Visiting Nurse & Hospice, 348 N. Burdick Street, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007. The FARLEY- ESTES & DOWDLE Richland Chapel 269-629-6022 is in charge of all the arrangements. Personal messages for the family may be left at www.farleyestesdowdle.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 1/27/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.