Ernest "Ernie" Allen Van Dyke
October 15, 2019
VAN DYKE, Ernest Allen
Ernest “Ernie” passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at the age of 82 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Rickie of 56 years; children, Yvonne (Carman) DesRoches and their children, Dustin and Danielle, Dave (Tess) Van Dyke and their children, Theo and Max; Sue (Rich) Rowley and their children, Logan and Zak; great grandchildren, Bentley and Hayden; brother, Harry Van Dyke; and sister, Berdena Postman. Ernie was predeceased by his parents, Ernest and Helen, and brother, Ralph. A Memorial Service will be held at Nobleford Christian Reformed Church, 822 Highway Avenue, Nobleford, AB on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ernie’s memory to Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, Box 56376, Stn. BRM B, Toronto, ON M7Y 9C1, or Lethbridge and District Pro-Life, 1805 – 9 Avenue N, Lethbridge, AB T1H 1H8, or a charity of your choice.
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Messages of Condolence
We would like to send our love and condolences to Yvonne and Carman and family. Just want you to know that we are thinking of you all at this difficult time. Love from Junior And Cindy Winchester, and Sadie Dolan ~ Cindy Winchester
So sorry for your loss. May God’s love and comfort surround you all through this difficult time. ~ Carmen (Postman) Bogress
To the Van Dyke family- my deepest condolenses with the loss of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend to many. I have so many great memories of Ernie and that mischievous smile. He will be greatly missed. With my deepest sympathy. Sandy Tolsma (Aardema) ~ Sandy Tolsma
To Rickie, Yvonne, Dave and Sue and your precious families: We are heartbroken for you all for your loss of a husband, dad, grandpa and great grandpa. The comfort we all share is we WILL see him again. Hold tight to your faith and the sweet memories of Ernie. Our thoughts, hearts and prayers are with you now as you go through this beyond difficult time and in the coming months! May God give you strength, courage, hope and His love to get you through your loss. We love you all so much! We are here for you ~ Paul and Diane Smyth
Dear Rickie Sending our sincere condolences to you, on the passing of Ernie. May you feel God’s love surround you, and the prayers of friends and family, as you grieve. Gary and Jannie Prinsen ❤️❤️❤️ ~ Gary and Jannie Prinsen
Dear Rickie and family, Sending deepest condolences on the passing of Ernie. He was a Great grandfather, grandfather, father and husband, friend. His legacy and your wonderful memories of him will follow your family for many more generations. You have been blessed. Sincerely, Jack and Wendy Sherman ~ Jack Sherman
Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family in this time of loss. Always enjoyed visits with Ernie Len and Marlene Slomp ~ Len Slomp
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. We have many fond memories as your neighbour and friends. With our deepest sympathies Hans Steenbergen and family ~ Hans Steenbergen
Dear Ricki and Family: we are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you @ this time and hope all of the beautiful memories give you strength. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Kim and Diane ~ Kim and Diane Greene
So sorry for your loss Ernie may be gone, but never forgotten. His sense of humor and kindness were his trademark. Eleanor remembers Ernie giving Rickie and her rides home from Nurses training in Lethbridge. Don remembers being with Ernie while the ladies were at 5 year nursing reunions. Pray that the family experience the peace that Jesus gives when our heart is breaking yet knowing that Ernie is with HIM. ~ Donald & Eleanor Tiesenga
So sorry for your loss Ernie may be gone, but never forgotten. His sense of humor and kindness were his trademark. Eleanor remembers Ernie giving Rickie and her rides home from Nurses training in Lethbridge. Don remembers being with Ernie while the ladies were at 5 year nursing reunions. Pray that the family experience the peace that Jesus gives when our heart is breaking yet knowing that Ernie is with HIM. ~ Donald & Eleanor Tiesenga
I only meet your dad a few times he was always spoke his mind and had a great sense of humor keep his memories close to your heart ~ Teresa Marcinkowski
Who can forget Ernie's dry sense of humour - and his sense of mischief? Who else but Ernie would instigate the water fight at the First Christian Reformed Church picnics? A loss for you Ricki, and your children, and for the community. Thank you to both you and Ernie for being such an enriching presence in our former church family. ~ Harley Middel
So sorry for your loss, Ricky. Our love and thoughts are with you at this time. ~ Dianne and Gerald Alder
To the Van Dyke Family, I am so sad to hear of Ernie's passing and so sorry for your loss. He was such a smart, kind, sweet, funny, and hardworking man, one who was so devoted to his family and God. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Take care and love to you all, Megan Maerz ~ Megan Maerz
Ricki, Yvonne, Dave, Suzanne and family...our deepest condolances. I have so many crazy memories of Ernie that I can't write them all down. The latest one I will share...he and Bruce always call Rob "Easybucks"...so he called me "Mrs. Easy"...until I boldly told him I didn't think that was appropriate. He paused, thought it out, chuckled and never called me that again. Yet he never failed to check with me on how I was doing and how much golf Rob was getting in. He will be missed greatly. But memories will stay...until we meet again in glory! ~ Wanda Konynenbelt
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Rickie and family. We have been away and so haven’t been to visit you. We are praying for you all and after 56 years he will certainly be missed. ~ Bill and Marie Poelman
Dear Rickie, I have fond memories of you and Ernie from our shared experience with InterVarsity's board. I remember Ernie as a quiet and gracious gentleman. My condolences to you and your family. Warmly, Lynda MacGibbon ~ Lynda MacGibbon
To Ricky, Dave and Tess, Yvonne and Carmen, Richard and Sue and all your families. My deepest condolences to you all on the passing of your husband, your father, your grandfather and great grandfather. I pray the loving embrace of our Lord Jesus Christ engulf you and comfort you all in this time of sorrow. God bless you all. ~ Denise-Marie Demers