Cheryl and family, I’m so sorry for the loss of your husband, father, and grandfather. From what Cheryl has shared and what I’ve read, he was a special man who cherished his family and God, above all else What a legacy he has left for you all. There will always be a hole in your hearts, but his memory will live on for years to come.

Dear Cheryl, Phyllis, Ned, and Tad, 
Dirk will always be in my memory as a kind, loving person who was just a teenager when I met him. I stayed with the Becker family for a summer ministry program. I remember how much he loved to golf as a teen, and I even walked around the course once with him and Don. I also remember that Dirk gave me a John Denver album. I still have it! It was great to reunite with Dirk and Phyllis and Tad a few years ago and hear all about the families. May God be with you all in this difficult time. But praise God that Dirk is rejoicing in heaven this Christmas. I always think of Dirk when I use the wooden napkin holder that he made for David and me for a wedding gift. I have had it and used it for 41 years now! His work is always quality work! Blessings to you all and may God hold you close and give you peace. Love, Beth and David Lageveen