May 12, 1925-Aug. 23, 2008
Dallas Ben Dyke, 83, Plaza, died Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008, in his home.
Dallas Ben Dyke was born May 12, 1925, in Shealy Township, Plaza, ND, the son of Charles and Ellen (Hehmke) Dyke. Dallas was the eighth child in a family of nine. He attended Lunde Township School through the eighth grade. Dallas entered the U.S. Army on November 8, 1945, serving in Germany during World War II until his honorable discharge on December 9, 1946.
On March 29, 1951, he was united in marriage to Elvera Wold in Minot. They made their home in Shealy Township next to the Dyke homestead. Dallas was born into a farming family and remained involved in farming until his death. Throughout the years he was active in many civic associations. They included the Plaza School Board, Shealy Township Board, Plaza Farmers Union Oil Company Board, Makoti Elevator Board and the Plaza American Legion Post 119.
Dallas could be found in the kitchen ready to serve up "papa's buttermilk pancakes," as breakfast was the most important meal. He loved to visit with neighbors and relatives. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with family and friends, driving the 4-wheel drive tractor and swather and taking an afternoon scenic drive. One of his favorite sayings was "Well boys, we have a crop to get in!"
Dallas is survived by: his wife, Elvera of Plaza; children, Dolan (Carol) Dyke of Dunn Center, Debra (Les) Alzstad of Berthold, Milo (Robin) Dyke of Hazen, Monte Dyke and Stacey Dyke, both of Plaza, and Steve (Cathy) Dyke of Bismarck; brother, William (Rose) Dyke of Plaza; sister, Florence (LeRoy) Quandt of Makoti; 9 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 2 stepgrandchildren; 6 stepgreat-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Delma and Corrine; and brothers, Mahlon, Arthur, Delbert and Marvin.
Funeral: Wednesday, August 27, 2008, at 2 p.m. in First Lutheran Church, Plaza.
Visitation: Today, August 26, from noon to 5 p.m. in Langhans Funeral Home, Parshall.
Interment: East Plaza Cemetery, Plaza.
Online condolences may be sent at (www.langhansfuneralhome.com).
