Pueblo, Colorado
Our father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully
February 2, 2019. He was born in Millcreek, UT, April 8, 1921 to Fred & Effie Dykstra. He married our mother, Charlotte Wilson, April 11, 1942, in Raton, New Mexico. During WWII he served in Europe as crane operator and truck driver/mechanic.
Dad loved hunting, fishing, cars and traveling. He worked for Abex Railroad for 40 years. He was active in his church. He was a Boy Scout leader for many years. Most of all he loved visiting with family & friends.
He is survived by his children, Helen (Keith) Christensen, Harold (Linda) Dykstra, Cathy (Alan) Luna and daughter-in-law Lorraine Dykstra, Sister Cathy Dykstra and 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte, son, Clifford, parents Fred and Effie Dykstra, sisters, Alta, Alice, Dorthea and Brother Bob Dykstra.
Thank you to the staff at Brookdale & Genesis Pueblo Care Center for your wonderful care of dad. A very special thanks to Suncrest Hospice for being there with dad the last two years and showing him such care and compassion.
Funeral services will be held Friday February 15, 11 AM, at Liberty Baptist Church, 2207 W 29thSt. Pueblo, Colorado. Graveside services at Mountain View Cemetery will immediately follow.
