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     Joshua Allen Van Dyke, son of Traci Lyn Van Dyke, was born on 9 May 1985 at Sacramento, Sacramento, California.¹

     Joshua died on 2 March 2012 at Sanford, York, Maine, at age 26.¹

     Karen Louise Van Dyke, daughter of John William Van Dyke and Dianne Elizabeth Smith, was born on 22 January 1969 at Victorville, San Bernardino, California.

     Rhonda Lee Van Dyke, daughter of John William Van Dyke and Dianne Elizabeth Smith, was born on 19 July 1959 at Dover Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine.¹ Rhonda Lee Van Dyke lived with John William Van Dyke and and mother, Dianne on 9 May 1964 at Cedar Street, Dover Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine; We lived there for about 4 months. John would drive back and forth to Bangor, (Dow Air Force Base). We moved to Bangor about August 1964.¹ Rhonda Lee Van Dyke lived with John William Van Dyke and Dianne circa August 1964 on Division Street, Bangor, Penobscot, Maine. At this time, Rhonda was attending Mary Snow Elementary School;

As fall was approaching, Rhonda was of age to attend school. We decided it was time to move closer to John's work. Ah, there it was, Utterback's Senior citizen home. No, we didn't live there but in an apartment above a garage in their back yard. You just couldn't imagine how hot it was there. Small windows, no air conditioning and one fan.
Rhonda was registered at the Mary Snow School. Her travel, walking to and from school was about seven blocks, each way.
Some of our favorite things to eat was 'Tri-City Pizza'. One must realize, pizza, during this period in Bangor, was big, but, mostly made in small shops.
We lived there through the winter of 1964 - 65. When Spring came we went looking for a mobile home. Here we were, new mobile home, living at Tozier's Trailer Park, off the Finson Road, Lot #13.¹

Rhonda Lee Van Dyke excited to have her own room. She was living with her step father, John William Van Dyke and Dianne circa October 1964 at Finson Road, Bangor, Penobscot, Maine. There were new friends all through the park; We purchased a new mobile home. We worked hard getting ready for winter. Skirting around the trailer, heat tape installed on the inlet water line.¹ Rhonda Lee Van Dyke was living in the home of John William Van Dyke and Dianne Elizabeth Smith circa April 1965 at Finson Road, Bangor, Penobscot, Maine. Spring, new mobile home, we're living in a small trailer park. Everything was going well. Rhonda had numerous friends to play with. Speaking too soon, Mom gets told Rhonda had dropped her pants (6 years old) while with the boys. John gets home from work and Dianne says we gotta move from here, Rhonda just exposed herself. Things calmed down and we didn't move.¹

     Rhonda, at age 18, daughter of John William Van Dyke and Dianne Elizabeth Smith, married Harold J. Tomah at age 39, son of Philip Tomah and Louise (?), on 23 December 1977 at Brewer, Penobscot, Maine,

Miss Van Dyke Mr Tomah exchange vows in Brewer

-Rhonda Lee Van Dyke and Harold J. Tomah of Wells were married on Dec. 23, at the First Congregational Church, in Brewer with the Rev. David Smith conducting the double ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John W. VanDvke of Wells. Honor attendants were Traci VanDvke, sister of the bride and the groom's brother-in-law Merritt Welch. A reception followed the ceremony in the church dining room. Mrs. Tomah is a graduate of Wells High School and the groom is a teacher at Wells High School. The bride’s grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Cleon Smith of Dover-Foxcroft.^2,3

     Traci Lyn Van Dyke was also known as Traci Lyn Miller.¹
     Traci Lyn Van Dyke, daughter of John William Van Dyke and Dianne Elizabeth Smith, was born on 10 November 1965 at Bangor, Penobscot, Maine. Unknown GEDCOM info: 10 NOV 1965.

     Traci, at age 24, daughter of John William Van Dyke and Dianne Elizabeth Smith, married Brian Douglas Miller on 1 September 1990 at Wells, York, Maine.¹

     Walter Carmen Van Dyke was born on 27 July 1906 at Canarsie, Kings, New York.¹

     Walter was in this photograph which was taken circa 1920 was about 14 years old. It appears to be a school picture. The comment of 'My Moms writing' on the back was written by Evelyn, refering to Mary Anne..²

     Walter, at age 21, married an unknown person on 4 December 1927.^3,4

     Walter was in this photograph which was taken circa 1935 on a trip to Montauk Point with family and friends. Mrs Berry was from Maine.²

     On 29 October 1939, Walter. It is well worth reading to really feel the impact of his experience. It wasn't easy for him. He had two children to also consider as his world was falling around him.⁵

     Walter, married Astrid Elizabeth Bäcklund before 6 April 1942.⁶

     Walter Carmen Van Dyke lived circa 1947 at several different locations. There was the rental on North Street, the house at the corner of 244 Forest Ave. and West 7th Street, Locust Valley.⁷

     Walter was a very good automotive mechanic. His work was very highly praised. People from all over wanted him to do the work on their car. It was at this time a garage owner named George Peterson, turned over the mechanical side of his garage to him. A 'Locust Valley Leader' article can be found on the CD. In addition, a recent photograph of the building that was once the garage is on the CD. on 6 February 1947.⁸

     Walter was starting the process to build his own Service Station. The Oyster Bay 'Zoning Board of Appeals' started the review. On 12 August 1948, the Board granted the variance for the garage. On October 7 1948, ground was broken to start building the garage. Unfortunately, shortly after getting the walls started, a storm passed through and brought the walls down. All efforts to continue stopped. on 5 August 1948.⁹

     Walter Carmen Van Dyke lived circa 1951 First, the family moved to 1 Pine Place; then, after their new house was completed, they moved to 32 Preswick Terrace.⁷

     Walter was placed a newspaper announcement, announcing the marriage of his daughter Evelyn to Michael J. Collins. Michael is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Collins of Cove Road, Oyster Bay, New York. Evelyn's attendant was Miss Pearl Kurowski and Michael's brother Patrick was the best man on 23 August 1951.¹⁰

     Walter was in this photograph which was taken circa 1955 visiting with Evelyn.¹¹

     Walter died on 10 June 1957 at Brookhaven National Laboratory, Brookhaven, Suffolk, New York, at age 50.⁷ and was buried at Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, Nassau, New York.¹²

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