Beverly A. "Bev" VanDyke

Beverly Ann "Bev" VanDyke, 48, of Girard, passed away Friday afternoon, August 8th at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. Bev was born March 18, 1960 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Gene J. and Glenda A. (Klaus) Slightom. She graduated from Girard High School in 1978. On November 24th, 2001, Bev exchanged vows with Karl E. VanDyke at Girard United Methodist Church, where she loved playing the piano. Beverly was an accountant for Illinois Department of Public Health in Springfield for thirty years. She enjoyed cross-stitching and crafting in her spare time.

Survivors: Husband, Karl E. VanDyke of Girard

Parents, Gene J. and Glenda A. (Klaus) Slightom of Atwater, Illinois

Daughters: Darci Shell (husband Jason) of Big Rapids, Michigan

Shannon Hoyt (husband Justin) of Girard, Illinois

April VanDyke of Girard, Illinois

Grandson: Peyton Hoyt at home in Girard, Illinois

Brothers: Carl Slightom (wife Sheryl) of Atwater, Illinois

Roger Slightom of Waggoner, Illinois

Several Nieces and Nephews Funeral Information

Friends may call at the Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Girard on Tuesday, August 12th, from 4:00 - 8:00 P.M.

Funeral Services for Bev will be held on Wednesday, August 13th, at 10:00 A.M. at the Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Girard. The Rev. Ray Long will officiate.

Burial will be in Bethel Ridge Cemetery in Atwater, Illinois. Donations Information

Memorials are suggested to either American Diabetes Association or Adopt-A-Pet.