Vivian Lucille Van Dyke

From Find A Grave.com: To a wonderful little great auntie who was loved and will be cherish with good memories for many years to come. One of those cherished memories occurred on a Sunday many years ago (1960's) when you came to Salt Lake City with your sister and brother-in-law, Arleen and Jack Dockter. You came down for one of your visits with the family to see your sister Norma Jackson, my grandmother. Our family tradition was to go visit our grandparents every Sunday and spend some time with them. This was one such occasion that you were there. My little brother was about four or five I think, and he decided to go up to you and pull what he thought was a funny face. After doing so, he asked if you could pull a funny face. You did what looked like you rolled your tongue around the inside of your mouth, and after a minute, you smiled at him. But in the mean time, you had removed your teeth and your smile was toothless. He took a step backwards and the look on his face was with no doubt one of shock and surprise. It was such a funny reaction, we all just laughed as hard as we could. For my brother Michael, it was enough that he stayed away from you the rest of the night. You felt bad you had scared him, that was not your intention, but we still laugh about that night and think of it as a great visit. Thank you for helping us to laugh and be happy. You gave us a lot of your best self.

Obituary for Lucille Sessions Van Dyke - Ogden - Lucille, age 96, died Wednesday January 20, 1999: She was born February 20,1902, in Ogden, a daughter of Parley P. and Elizabeth Goddard Sessions. On May 12,1927, Lucille married Derrah B. Van Dyke, former judge and attorney of Ogden. They were married in the Salt Lake LDS temple. Derrah died on July 19,1966. Lucille lived in Ogden all her life until coming to Draper Rehabilitation and care Center in April of 1991.

Prior to her marriage, Lucille was employed as the secretary to the president of the Ogden State Bank. Until the time of her illness, she was very active in her church, singing in the choir and serving continuously for over 50 years as a Relief Society visiting teacher and corresponding secretary of the Highland Ward in Ogden.

Lucille's love was raising her children, working in her yard and garden, being active in the P.T.A. and the Weber County Republican Organization. She served many years as registration agent for her voting district and as judge of elections. She loved to make beautiful quilts for her friends and relatives. She was an avid reader, enjoyed lectures, good movies, and music. Lucille loved to travel with her husband, taking trips to the Northwest, New York, and most cities in Utah.

Lucille is survived by her daughter, Jean of Sandy; her sister and brother-in-law, Arleen and Jack Dockter of Ogden; her special daughter-in-law, Arlene Van Dyke of Ogden; four grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and one son, Derrah Wayne Van Dyke.

Jean and family wish to express their sincere thanks and gratitude to all aides, nurses, and other caregivers at Draper Rehabilitation and Care Center. Words cannot describe the wonderful care and love given to Lucille during her long illness.

Funeral services will be held at the graveside on Monday at 11 a.m. at the Ogden City Cemetery. Friends may call at Linquist's Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd., on Monday from 9:45-10:30a.m.

In Lieu of flowers , the family suggests donations be made to Draper Rehabilitation Care Center, 12702 So. 950 East, Draper, Utah 84020.