Harvey E. Van Dyke's Obituary
Mr. Harvey E. Van Dyke, age 92, of Spring Arbor, formerly of Spring Lake passed away Monday, January 16, 2017. He was born April 20, 1924 in Holland to Albert and Dena (Brandt) Van Dyke. On April 18, 1953 he married Elaine Coeling in Grand Rapids and she preceded him in death on May 14, 1993.
Harvey served his country in the US Army during WWII. He was a graduate of the University of Michigan and was the band director at Spring Lake High School before retiring in 1986. Music was a deep passion for Harvey and his family, he was a judge for many band festivals, a former member of the Grand Rapids Symphony, West Shore Symphony, Michigan Band Directors Association and a member of the Alumni Club of the University of Michigan. He also enjoyed art, history and traveling.
He is survived by three sons: Keith (Jesse) Van Dyke of Spring Lake, Gary Van Dyke of Boynton Beach, FL, Philip (Jill) Van Dyke of Jackson; three grandchildren: Jacob, Ben, and Julia; one great-granddaughter, Chazlyn; sister, Shirley Bierma; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one sister, Henrietta Borgman; brother-in-law, Ross (Joyce) Coeling.
Funeral service will be 11:00 AM Saturday, January 21, 2017 at The VanZantwick Chapel (620 Washington Ave. Grand Haven, MI 49417) with Rev Richard A. Rhem officiating. Visitation will be held 5-7 PM Friday, January 20, 2017 at the funeral home. Interment will take place in Spring Lake Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions in memory of Harvey may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com.
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