Diane Van Beek

Diane Van Beek went home to be with her loving Savior on Friday, Feb. 25.  

Diane was born to Bert and Hannah (Vander Vorst) on Dec. 2, 1936 in Westfield, ND.

Diane was one of nine boys and two girls in the Van Beek family who lived on the Van Beek family farm in Westfield.

Diane graduated from Lynden High School. She then went on to work for Puget Power (Puget Sound Energy) for over 25 years.  She was devoted to family, and in her younger years would often take her nephews out water skiing and to ballgames.

Diane was a devoted Mariners fan and rarely missed watching a game. She was a life-long member of First Reformed Church, in Lynden, and spent years singing in the church choir and in the women’s nonet.  

Diane leaves behind one brother, Roy Van Beek of Miami, FL; one sister, Ruth (Maier) of Lynden; one sister-in-law, Donna Van Beek of Bellingham; and numerous nieces and nephews.  

Diane was preceded in death by her brothers: Gerrit, Bill, Laurence, Alvin, Floyd, Clarence, Glen, and Gilbert; her good friend, Ada Nieveen; and several nieces and nephews. 

In lieu of flowers, donations in Diane’s honor may be made to the Whatcom Hospice House, care of Whatcom Hospice Foundation; 2901 Squalicum Parkway, Bellingham, WA 98225; or First Reformed Church, 610 Grover St, Lynden, WA 98264.  

You are invited to Diane Van Beeks’ memorial service at First Reformed Church, Lynden, on Saturday, March 5 at 4 p.m., followed by a light reception. Burial preceded in Monumenta Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.