Andrew Dykstra

DYKSTRA - Andrew Dykstra, age 89, of Byron Center, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 27, 2007. He was preceded in death by his five siblings and his daughter-in-law, Mary Dykstra.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 62 years, Blanche Freyling Dykstra; his children, Susan Don Herrema, Gregg Rose Dykstra, Barbara Dan Blouw, and Thomas Martina Dykstra; 12 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren; and sisters-in-law, Hazel Dykstra, Vivian Freyling, and Tena Freyling.

Andrew lived by his favorite Bible verse, Romans 8:28, And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

He was a veteran of WWII and served in the Red Arrow Division in the Pacific.

The funeral service will be held 11:30 a.m. Friday at the Byron Center First Christian Reformed Church 2450 - 85th SW with Pastor Tom Groelsema officiating. Interment will be at Winchester Cemetery.

The family will meet with relatives and friends on Thursday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. at the Cook Funeral Home 2067 - 84th SW.

Memorial contributions may be made to Byron Center Christian School or Faith Hospice. If you are unable to attend the service or visitation, please sign the family’s memory book at www.cookfuneralservices.com.

Visitation November 29, 2007 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Cook Funeral & Cremation Services - Byron Center Chapel 2067 84th St. Byron Center, MI (616) 878-9744

Funeral Service November 30, 2007 11:30 AM Byron Center First Christian Reformed Church 2450 85th St SW Byron Center, MI (616) 878-9768

Interment Friday November 30 2007 Winchester Cemetery - Byron Center Byron Center, MI (616) 878-3428

Funeral Home Service Cook Funeral & Cremation Services - Byron Center Chapel 2067 84th St. SW Byron Center, MI 616-878--9744