Verna Arlene Winkler and Charles Ralph Dykstra
CHARLES RALPH DYKSTRA was born June 29, 1923 in Socorro, Socorro, New Mexico,7377 and died June 28, 2008.10077 He is buried in Sierra Hills Memorial Park, Sacramento, Sacramento, California.7377
He married VERNA ARLENE WINKLER on June 1, 1954 in Pasco, Franklin, Washington,5217 daughter of EDNA LEORA CHILCOTE and THOMAS ERASTUS WINKLER. She was born January 8, 1928, and died February 20, 2023.2609
Personal Information
- Verna Arlene Winkler and Charles Ralph Dykstra were members of the Southern Baptist Church. 2609
Charles R. Dykstra
Verna A. Winkler
- graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University, Shawnee, Pottawatomie, Oklahoma in 19552609
Marriage Announcements and News
Midwest City Leader and the Midwest City News, September 10, 195410675
Bridal Shower Is Given For Dykstras
"Barney-Lou Acres," the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Williams, south of Nicoma Park, was the scene recently of a bridal shower for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dykstra.
Mr. and Mrs. Dykstra were married in Immanuel Baptist church, Pasco, Wash., June 2. Mrs. Dykstra was advisor for the Southern Baptist Board of Missions in Pasco during the summer.
Mrs. Dykstra is the former Miss Verna Winkler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Winkler of McLoud, and this winter will receive her degree in religious education from Oklahoma Baptist university.
The couple will reside in Shawnee during the winter and Dykstra, in addition to some religious education, will be employed by the Steffens Ice Cream plant in Shawnee.
Dykstra is the son of Mr.and Mrs. R. A. Dykstra of Nicoma Park and for a number of years has been in the merchant marines.
Hostesses for the shower, besides Mrs. Williams, were Mrs. R. H. Earnest and Mrs. R. A. Dykstra. In charge of the guest book was a sister of the bride, Mrs. P. H. Mosier of Nicoma Park. Mrs. M M. Simons, sister of the groom, presided at the punch bowl and Mrs. Mosler served cake from the beautifully appointed table.
Games were led by Mrs. Earnest and a large number of beautiful and useful gifts were tendered the bride and groom.
Mr. and Mrs. Dykstra are not aw home at 2219 Pattinger, Shawnee.
Obituaries
Sacramento Bee, June 29, 200810077
DYKSTRA, Charles R.
Of Citrus Heights, Calif., on June 28, 1008, a native of Socorro, N.M., age 85. Loving husband of Verna Dykstra. Devoted father of Anita Thomas and Charlene and husband John Bartman. Cherished grandfather of Vincent, Zachary, Nicholas and Ashley. Great-grandfather of Skylar. Brother of Tom (Pauline) Dykstra, Dorothy Simons, Jenell Hubbard, and Luella (Vern) Ballard. He served 11 years as a Merchant Marine. He was a dedicated servant of God and Deacon in the Southern Baptist Church. He was a long-time school teacher in the Sacramento area.
Verna Arlene Dykstra passed away peacefully at the age of 95, on February 20, 2023. She is survived by her daughter Anita, her daughter Charlene and husband John (Verna’s favorite); 4 grandchildren Vincent, Zachary and wife Kaitlyn, Nicholas, and Ashley and husband John; 2 great grandchildren Skylar and Riley. Verna was born in Mercer, Oklahoma January 8, 1928. She was the ninth child in a family of 10. She was born with a club foot and struggled with shyness. Verna because a Christian as a child and developed her faith through her entire life. Verna attended the Oklahoma Baptist University and graduated 1955, with her bachelor degree. During this time she meet her husband Charles Dykstra. Charles was a Merchant Marine home on leave for Christmas, she fixed up with him by her sister Valdora and husband Pat.Charles and Verna wrote letters while he was a sea. When Charles returned home, he proposed to mom and they were married 6/1/54. They lived in Oklahoma where their first daughter Anita (named after Verna’s 2 best friends in college; Anita & Faye) was born. Then they moved to Berkeley, CA where their second daughter Charlene (named from Verna’s middle name Arlene and Charles) was born. Verna continued her in faith while Charles attended Baptist Seminary in Mill Valley. Charles and Verna moved to Centrailia, WA where Verna worked at the jail, while Charles taught school and attended collage to get his master degree. Then in 1967 Charles and Verna moved to North Highlands, CA with their two daughters. Verna continued her education to get her masters degree in teaching. She began substitute teaching while she continued her education. They were both very active in the Southern Baptist Church there. Verna taught Sunday school and sang in the choir. She loved to sing and had a beautiful voice. Verna and Charles moved to Rocklin, CA in 1970. Verna started a Day Care at the Southern Baptist Church, where daughter Anita worked as well.
Verna remained steadfast to her faith, she taught, sang and witnessed whenever she had an opportunity. She worked for Area 4 On Agency of Aging, assisting homeless people obtaining jobs and housing. During this time frame oldest daughter Anita married. A few years later daughter Charlene was married, and gave birth to Verna’s first grandson, Vince. Next Anita gave Verna her second grandson Zachary, followed by Charlene’s second and Verna’s third grandson Nicholas. Verna loved having grandsons. Later she was blessed with Charlene’s third and Verna’s first granddaughter Ashley, who she played with all the time. Later Verna was blessed with her first Great Grandson Skylar, son of Zachary. Most recently she was blessed with her first Great Granddaughter Riley, daughter of Ashley. Verna and Charles were always finding ways to witness to others; for a period of they traveled in their motorhome with the group called “Campers on Missions”. Additional they had the opportunity to travel to Hawaii to help build a church for an underserved community. Verna loved to sing, walk, visit with neighbors, share the faith with anyone who would listen. She also enjoyed bargain shopping, and sewing. Verna had a talent writing and even wrote a poem about her Christianity which she requested to be read at her services. Verna was loved by everyone who met her.
She was a sweet and kind lady always giving of herself to others. She will be missed by all who knew her.2609
Census Records
| Date | Location | Enumerated Names |
|---|---|---|
| April 9, 193010078 | South Choctaw, Lincoln, Oklahoma |
