Just as the blazing crimson sun set on Thursday, May 30th, 2024, John Dykstra took his last breath, passing away peacefully with family at his side.
John was a man of steel whose problem solving and mill writing skills were second to none. His intelligence, wit, humour, bravery, way with words, and facility operating machinery and equipment will be greatly missed. These skills served him very well throughout his career in the construction and trucking industries and working on the farm. Being the father, friend, neighbour, and co-worker who could repair any piece of machinery and fabricate anything out of steel will be sorely felt going forward.
John was a great storyteller who enjoyed reading about and watching history documentaries and singing along to old time country music and early rock and roll. He also loved getting together with old chums to reminisce about their younger years when his 1972 Oldsmobile 442 was the undefeated king of speed.
Not often one to show his soft side, John, at his core was a good-natured, generous, and well meaning man known for helping family, friends and neighbours in need, draping blankets on his children and grandchildren when they took naps, being a great sport and happily playing along during card games even when his children and grandchildren took liberties with the rules to ensure their own wins, and never missing the opportunity to give his cherished pet dogs a good old belly rub and a treat. He absolutely loved home cooked meals and always looked forward to Shirley’s oven-fresh birthday cakes.
John will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his wife Shirley, children Tom and Bev, and grandchildren Drake, Sophia, Odie, and Gina. John was predeceased by his father Tom, mother Ena, brother Cecil, infant Sister Margaret, and daughter Angie.
A private family Mass will be held at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Lucan. Cremation has taken place.
Donations to LHSF – Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre would be appreciated by the family.
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Bernadette Johns
Dear Shirley, Tom, Bev and families,
We just heard of John’s passing. We are so sorry for your loss.
Such a well written obituary notice describing John. A friendly, handy and hardworking man who loved his family.
Thinking and praying for you all at this time.
Bernadette and Shawn Johns
Debbie Riddell
Dear Shirley and family ,
So sorry to hear about John’s passing . Sending our Deepest Sympathy and Prayers at this sad time . Always enjoyed visiting with John .
Don and Debbie Riddell
Raisa Loyens
Jodie Tummers
Bev and family;
So very sorry for your loss. My love and prayers are with you all. May the many memories of times shared with your dad sustain you at this difficult time.
Sharon Abel
Dear Bev, Odie, Gina and family
Sending our sincere condolences on the loss of your dad and grandfather. We will remember him and all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Rick and Sharon Abel
Deb McRoert
Those we hold in our hearts never truly leave us. Thinking of all of you at this sad time. Deb and Clare McRobert
Al deblock
Sorry for your loss great guy always willing to help
Bev. Anderson
Shirley, Tom, Bev and family
Sending our sympathy and condolences to you all on the passing of John.
Scott and Bev Anderson
Liz
Bev and family,
Our sincere sympathy for the passing of your dad. We are thinking of you during this time.
Liz and Joe Martens and family
Reg and Pat Marshall
We are very saddened to hear of Johns passing. Sending condolences and thoughts to his family, friends, and relatives.
John & Mary Walls
Shirley & family;
Thinking of you at this sad time.
Kim Bowman
Dear Shirley, heartfelt condolences on the loss of John. May your memories carry you through the days ahead.
Bert Damen
Shirley, Tom and Bev. and families.
My condolences with the loss of John. This will be a difficult time but the remember the many good times from years past.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Bert Damen
Audrey Monk
Bev and family
Our deepest sympathies to you all on the passing of John. The old stomping grounds will not be the same without him.
Sincerely
Audrey and Frances Monk
Cherie
Very Sorry to hear of John’s passing. Prayers and thoughts are with you all❣️
Love Cherie, Zack and Jeff
Hans and Marie Ewald
Bev So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing .Our deepest sympathy to you all at this time Sincerely Marie and Hans Ewald
Janet and Roy Irwin
Roy and Janet Irwin and family
So sorry to hear of the passing of John.
Shirley, Tom, Bev and Family, thinking of you and offering our Sincere Sympathy.
Dave and Cindy Harrigan
We are sad to hear of the loss of John and send our deepest sympathy to all the family. We are thinking of you at this difficult time in your lives.
Bonnie Manders
Shirley and Family, thinking of you and offering my Sincere Sympathy.
Diane Elston
Shirley and family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of John.
Diane Martens Elston
Bill and Marilyn Hack
Dear Shirley, Tom , Bev and families. We are sorry to hear of John,s passing. We enjoyed when he stopped in for a visit and catching up on old times. He will be greatly missed. You are in our prayers.
Bill and Marilyn Hack
Joe
Shirley Tom , Bev and families our condolenses to you . JoAnn &Joe Dewan