TOM “TJAMME” DYKSTRA

NEW HAVEN — Tom “Tjamme” Dykstra, surrounded by his loving family, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 17, 2025, after his second battle with cancer.

Born in Tirns, Friesland, the Netherlands, Sept. 4, 1946, he was the son of the late Frank and Ann (Vis) Dykstra. Tom immigrated with his family to the United States in 1959, living in Alburgh, Vt., Phillipsburg, N.J., and settling in New Haven, Vt., in 1967. He spent his life on the family farm until he was diagnosed with cancer in 2008. He lovingly and selflessly cared for his parents, making it possible for them to live the remainder of their lives at home. He was a faithful member of Champlain Valley Christian Reformed Church in Vergennes, Vt

Tom will be remembered as a kind, gentle, loving soul with an unmistakable laugh. His life was a true testament to his faith in God. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Tom is survived by three sisters, Clara deJong and husband Dirk, of Herkimer, N.Y., Fetje Visser-Brickey of Palmetto, Fla., and Emily VanDeWeert of New Haven, Vt., as well as many nephews, nieces, and great nephews and nieces.

He was predeceased by his parents; his brother Andy Dykstra and wife, Wieka; and brothers-in-law Frank Visser, Donald VanDeWeert and Peter Brickey.

The family would like to thank our church family and friends for all the love, prayers and support, and special thanks for the brief but loving care provided by Addison County Home Health and Hospice.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 22, at 11 a.m. at the Champlain Valley Christian Reformed Church, 73 Church St., Vergennes, with the Rev. Philip VanderWindt officiating. A private burial will take place at Prospect Cemetery, Vergennes, at a later date.

There will be no public calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to Champlain Valley Christian School, 2 Church St., Vergennes, VT 05491; and/or Champlain Valley Christian Reformed Church, 73 Church St., Vergennes VT 05491. ◊