Newell J. Van Dyke

Roy/Lyman, Utah - After an enduring battle with Lewy Body Dementia, Newell J Van Dyke returned to his Heavenly Father on November 10, 2013 at his home in Roy. He was born November 3, 1940, in Lyman, Utah, the fourth of twelve children to Welby J and Katie Alean White Van Dyke. Newell joined the Air Force at the young age of 17 and was stationed at various locations including service in the Vietnam War. He met his beloved wife Peggy Lynn Jarnagin while stationed at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. They quickly feel in love and were married on July 8, 1963. Newell and Peggy were sealed for time and eternity on November 27, 1996 in the Bountiful Utah LDS Temple. They shared much love and devotion for one another and recently celebrated their 50th anniversary. Newell enjoyed spending time with his family with many memorable camping trips including hunting, fishing, and 4-wheeling. He also enjoyed woodwork and tinkering in the garage. Newell was a peacemaker and kind to all he came in contact with, he was supportive and loving to all his family members. We will all look forward to our heavenly reunion. He is survived by his wife Peggy Lynn Van Dyke of Roy; three children Tim (Gaby) Van Dyke of Aurora; Melanie (Brett) Giles of Clinton; Kevin (Karen) Van Dyke of North Ogden; along with eight grandchildren: Ashley, Cody, Abigail, Dashel, Magnus, Cadence, Stratten and Noelle. He is also survived by ten brothers and sisters: Leon (Beris) Van Dyke of Murray; Karl (Lenora) Van Dyke of Stansbury Park; Neta (Mardell) Topham of Sandy; Judy Lefevere of West Valley; Jeannine (Zane) Gilbert of Midvale; Ronald (Geraldine) Van Dyke of Salt Lake City; Richard (Rose Marie) Van Dyke of Aurora; Rene (Coleen) Van Dyke of Roosevelt; Albert (Marion) Van Dyke of Montpellier, ID; Joe (Fern) Van Dyke of Lyman. He is preceded in death by his parents Welby J. and Katie Van Dyke; sister Emma Van Dyke and granddaughter Audrey Van Dyke. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 15, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. in the Lyman LDS Ward Chapel, where friends may call for viewing Friday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 prior to the services. Burial with military honors accorded by the Harold Brown American Legion Post #92 and the Utah Honor Guard will be in the Lyman Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah.