Carolyn M. Van Dyke age 88, of Holland, died Sunday, August 27, 2023 at an area care center from complications due to Alzheimer’s Disease.
Carolyn was the daughter of Bernard and Iva Westerhof and was a resident of Holland her entire life. She married Lloyd Van Dyke in 1956 and raised five children. She enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening, rock hounding, bike rides and camping. In their retirement years, Lloyd and Carol escaped Michigan winters by heading south with their fifth-wheel trailer. Their favorite places included Quartzsite, AZ, Truth or Consequences, NM, and Yuma, Az.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her sons-in-law, Mark Kuite (1995), Sheldon Booth, Jr. (2021), and great granddaughter, Kimberly Kuite (2012).
She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Lloyd; children, Pam Booth, Paula (Michael) Gilmore, Debra Therrian, Sally (Dave) Elenbaas, Thomas Van Dyke; grandchildren, Michael, Erika, Joshua, Daniel, and Ryan; four great grandchildren; brother, Phillip (Pamela) Westerhof; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E. 16th St. Holland. A family graveside service will be held in Graafschap Cemetery on Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association.
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