Harry VanDyke joined his Lord and Savior on Friday, November 22, 2019 surrounded by family. Harry was born June 14, 1925 in Nobleford, Alberta, Canada to parents Ernest and Helen (Kooy) VanDyke. He graduated from Three Hills Bible School/Prairie Bible Institute. Harry married Evelyn Kornelis on August 12, 1953 in Sumas, Washington. Harry was a sugar beet farmer in Alberta for 20 years before moving to Lynden in 1965. He became a flooring installer/salesman working for Ralph’s Floors until retiring in 2000. Harry was a member of Bethel Christian Reformed Church. He felt that a person’s relationship with Jesus Christ and love for Him and His people should be your number one priority in life. He was a member of Concerned Christian Citizens, the Kings Men of Song (for 18 years), The Gideons and Monroe Prison Ministry. He enjoyed playing hockey into his 50’s, his harmonica, and visiting with people. Harry is survived by son Richard and his children Luke and Morgan; daughter Nola (Jeff) Lagerwey and their children Jeremy and Dayn; daughter Marilyn (Dan) Gross and their children Justin, Kristi, and Kendra; grandson Michael VanDyke, and sister Berdena Postman. Harry is preceded in death by wife Evelyn, son James VanDyke, and brothers Ralph VanDyke and Ernest VanDyke. There will be a brief viewing at Gillies Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., followed by a graveside committal at Monumenta Cemetery at 12 p.m., followed by a memorial service at Bethel Christian Church beginning at 1 p.m. with Pastor David Erickson officiating. Memorials are suggested to The Whatcom Hospice Foundation or the Gideons. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.