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DYKSTRA: Beatrice (De Vries) formerly of Exeter

July 22, 2014 By Haskett Funeral Homes 17 Condolences

DYKSTRA: Beatrice (De Vries) formerly of Exeter

At Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich on Monday, July 21, 2014, formerly of Exeter in her 86th year.  Beloved wife of the late Lowell (Bob) Dykstra (1990).  Dear mother and mother-in-law of Marten and Laurie Dykstra, and Mike Dykstra all of Exeter, and Randy Yearley of Crediton.  Dear grandmother of Jason and Erin, Janelle and Chris; Brent and Amanda, Amanda and Michael, Shawn and Sara Yearley, Chantal and Erik, Michelle, Nicole and Spencer, Morgan and Mitchell; and great-grandmother of 5.  Dear sister and sister-in-law of Jantje and Rieverd Hoogeveen, Anne De Vries and Froukje De Vries all of the Netherlands.  Predeceased by her daughter Grace Yearley (May 26, 2014) and 4 brothers.

Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter (1 street west of Main) on Wednesday evening 7-9 PM, where the funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 24th at 11 AM with Rev. Dorothy Henderson and Ian Marnoch officiating.  Interment Exeter Cemetery.

Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Caven Presbyterian Church would be appreciated by the family.

DYKSTRA: Beatrice (De Vries) formerly of Exeter

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  1. Bev & George Hardie

    July 26, 2014 at 6:55 PM

    Marten, Laurie and family
    Our sincere sympathy in the loss of your dear mother. My visits with her have been great as she shared her love of family and our love of knitting. Cherish your many memories and lean on our loving heavenly Father for added strength at this difficult time..
    Love Bev & George

  2. Bill & Audrey Rowe

    July 25, 2014 at 9:57 AM

    Sincere sympathy to each of you at this sad time.we are sure each of you will have many happy memories of Bea. Bill Audrey &Larry

  3. Elisabeth Dijkstra (Lies) Eddy, Thelma & Lowell

    July 25, 2014 at 8:46 AM

    We are sorry to hear of Bea’s passing. Most of he pictures bring back a lot of memories. Like the time that Bea looked after us while mom and Harvey were visiting Holland. Our condolences to all of the family.
    Elisabeth Dijkstra (Lies) Eddy, Thelma & Lowell (Holland)

  4. Alison, Braeden, Brynlee and Steve Dykstra

    July 24, 2014 at 8:54 AM

    Dear Cousins and Family:

    Our deepest condolences on the loss of Aunt Bea. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We loved the slide show of Aunt Bea’s life. It was wonderful to see her surrounded by so many friends and family throughout her life. She will be missed.

    Love Alison, Braeden, Brynlee and Steve Dykstra

  5. Dave and Susan Moore

    July 24, 2014 at 8:09 AM

    Thinking of you all today as you celebrate and remember a caring and faithful woman who loved each of you so much. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.

  6. Donna Perry

    July 23, 2014 at 6:08 PM

    Marten and Laurie and all your family. I am so sorry for your loss. She was a fine lady. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
    Donna

  7. Irv & Lois Armstrong

    July 23, 2014 at 2:18 PM

    To the Dykstra Family. We are sorry to hear of Beas death. A good neighbor when we lived at the Tower View Apt. We are thinking about you at thisad time All the best to you. Lois & Irv.

  8. Don and Edith Lewis

    July 23, 2014 at 10:43 AM

    Marten, Laurie and Mike and Families

    Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Treasure your
    memories of your loved one. God Bless You All.
    .
    Don & Edith and Family

  9. Dave Frayne & Cathy Cade

    July 23, 2014 at 8:32 AM

    To Marten, Laurie, Mike , Randy and all the family members. We are sorry to learn of Beatrice’s passing. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

  10. Mike & Leanne Restemayer

    July 23, 2014 at 7:11 AM

    Amanda & family,
    We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your Grandma. She was a wonderful lady and will be missed by many people. She can now sit along side your Mom to be all of your guardian angels! XOXO

  11. Elaine Baynham

    July 22, 2014 at 8:01 PM

    Dear Marten, Laurie and family. My deepest sympathy to all of you. Bea will be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother as well as a great friend.!

  12. Randy and Judy Somerville

    July 22, 2014 at 7:28 PM

    Dear Laurie and Marty

    Our deepest sympathys of the passing of Beatrice..I had a few conversations with Bea while she was in the nursing home. It was nice to talk to her about different things, especially about her old house. She was excited that we knocked out the wall in the kitchen..lol Randy & I will always remember her. Sincerely Judy and Randy

  13. Bill And Bernice Thompson

    July 22, 2014 at 6:43 PM

    Marten and,Laurie and Family,

    Our deepest sympathy to all of the Family.Our thoughts are with you at this time.

    Bill and Bernice Thompson

  14. Teo & Sieka Van Steeg

    July 22, 2014 at 6:28 PM

    Dijkstra family,
    Sieka and I would like to send you our condolence to you, with the loss of your mother, Our thoughts and prayers are with you

  15. Maueen Wood

    July 22, 2014 at 5:41 PM

    Marten & Laurie
    My deepest Sympathy in your Loss , Thinking of you both at this difficult time.
    Maureen

  16. Al & Vickie Harvey

    July 22, 2014 at 5:18 PM

    Marten, Laurie, Jason, Janelle. Mike and family
    Condolences to all of you on the loss of your dear Mom/Gramma.
    Our thoughts are with the family at this time.

    Al and Vickie Harvey and family

  17. Sharon and Robert Dale

    July 22, 2014 at 11:40 AM

    Dear Marten and Laurie, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
    Sharon & Rob Dale

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