Greta Lulkovich, age 88, left us to be with her Lord early Monday morning, May 20, 2024. Greta passed away peacefully at the Christian Care Center in Lynden, and had the opportunity to share her love with all of her family prior to her passing.
Greta was born on Jan. 16, 1936, in Bellingham to Oscar and Catherine (Matter) Dykstra. She spent almost her entire life in Whatcom County. She attended Lynden Christian School and married Glen Huleatt in 1954. They raised their family of five children in Lynden, all of them attending Lynden Christian School, and were members of Second Christian Reformed Church. Mom had all five of us by age 27. We certainly gave her a run for her money, but she managed to stay sane and raise us with love and patience. She eventually became a manager for Tupperware and later learned chairside dental assisting under Dr. Gary VanderYacht. She continued her career in dental assisting until retirement in 1991.
She was a devoted, loving mother and was known as a gracious hostess and excellent cook and baker as can be attested to by the many recipients of her hospitality, including the LC sports teams who enjoyed her famous Special K bars. As life went on and she became a grandmother, and eventually a great-grandmother, her love and devotion to her entire family was always clearly evident, and we all feel very blessed by her love and influence in our lives.
Greta married Charles (Chuck) Lulkovich in 1993. They enjoyed 30 years of loving companionship, first in Edmonds, then Birch Bay, and finally back in Lynden. Chuck fell in love with our family and especially enjoyed all of the children over the years. They enjoyed traveling and entertaining, and made many good friends together. They continued to attend Second CRC, and both were grateful for the care and support of Pastor Ben, especially in her last days.
Greta is survived by her husband Chuck, and sister Kathy (Dykstra) VanderMeulen; Son Jeff and Cindy (Waldemar), daughter Jill Brehm, son Joel and Julie (Donahue), daughter Jeri Lynn and Chris Winterburn, son Jim and Stacy (Starkenburg); her 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Greta was preceded in death by parents Oscar and Catherine Dykstra; sister Janet Beld; brother Pete, nephew Roger, and sister-in-law Joanne Dykstra; brother-in-law Henry VanderMeulen; first husband Glen Huleatt; sister Helen, nephew Jeremy, and brother-in-law Dwight Dykes.
Graveside services and burial were held on Tuesday, May 28 at Greenwood Cemetery followed by a funeral service at Second Christian Reformed Church in Lynden, under the guidance and service of Gillies Funeral Home.
Memorial donations can be made to Lynden Christian School and/or The Lighthouse Mission.
“Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her”.
Proverbs 31:28.
