Carol Jean Dyck
Carol Jean Dyck (née: Griffiths) aged 70 years of Caronport, SK, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 6th, 2023. Carol was born March 31st, 1953 in North Platte, NE to Robert Lee and Betty Lavon Griffiths. She grew up excelling in piano, participating in gymnastics, track and field, barrel racing in high school (NPHS ‘71), and riding horses in 4-H. At the age of 6, Carol accepted Jesus Christ into her heart at the Berean Fellowship with her pastor’s wife, Mrs. Olsen. At 16, she dedicated her life to serve God in all she did at Maranatha Bible Camp.
In the Fall of 1972, Carol started her Music and Bible Studies at Briercrest Bible Institute, and graduated in 1975 from a four-year program in three years. She met her husband, Kenneth George Dyck of Abbotsford, British Columbia, at BBI and married him on August 15th, 1975. They served in the pastorate in Montana and Washington State before returning to BBI to work in the dorms and music department. After they arrived, Carol started coaching the college volleyball team and mentored the young women. She coached for 9 years and took her volleyball teams to the Nationals multiple years.
When they had their two daughters, (Carol) Vanessa and Kendi Camille, Carol decided to stay home to care for them while teaching Music for Young Children. She taught with MYC for about 15 years before teaching privately for a few years. During the summers, Carol followed her grandparents and parent’s legacy and traveled to Maranatha Bible Camp, NE where she touched the many staff and visitors lives as she worked in the Information Center. Recently, she enjoyed serving churches by playing piano and sharing in Bible studies. She considered all these her mission fields. Carol was a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend.
She was predeceased by her parents, Robert and Betty. Carol is survived by her husband, Ken; daughters, Vanessa Dyck and Kendi Dyck (Ryan Nimmons); siblings: Robert Jr. (Roxann) Griffiths of Nashville, TN, Connie (Paul) Huebner, Danny (Cyndi) Griffiths, and Ron (Theresa) Griffiths, all of North Platte, NE; 10 nieces and nephews; 12 great-nieces and nephews; as well as many other family.
A Private Family Graveside Service will be held on Monday, August 14th, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. (Saskatchewan time) in Caronport Cemetery, Caronport, SK. All are welcome to view the service virtually by going to https://youtube.com/live/y1jq53ml9BI. Following the Service, there will be a Come and Go Reception at the Golden Age Centre, Caronport, SK from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A Time of Visitation for Family and Friends will take place on Sunday, August 13th, 2023 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in Moose Jaw Funeral Home. For those wishing to send gifts in memory of Carol, please consider Briercrest College and Seminary, 510 College Drive, Caronport, SK S0H 0S0, Maranatha Bible Camp, 16800 E Maranatha Rd, Maxwell, NE 69151, and Prairie College, Box 4000, Three Hills, AB T0M 2N0. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Gary McDowell, Funeral Director 306-693-4550
Dear Ken, Vanessa and Kendi. We love you and are praying for you. It’s still hard to believe she has gone to be with Jesus. She is enjoying what we are promised and one day we will all join her. Wish we could be there to hug you in person. May you know and feel Gods presence and His love.
We are praying for you and your family Ken. Carol was amazing shining light for her Lord and always had a joy which you felt in her presence . b
Bob and Eleanor Seale
Ken and girls. So sorry to hear of Carol’s passing. She was always so great to stop and visit with when I saw her in town.
Carol, I will always remember all the beauty inside and out you had here…now forevermore. You accomplished so much, I have loving memories being your cousin.
Ken, Vanessa and Kendi I pray for your peace and comfort here, knowing now Carol is with Jesus. I will miss and love her until we meet again.
Dear Ken, Vanessa and Kendi..i am feeling so saddened at your loss..i know Carol/mom will be thrilled in the Presence of Jesus. you are in my/our prayers for comfort and strength and that you’ll see God in some way every day. I SO enjoyed my visit with Carol the end of June at that grad party with the Osiways..
Dear Ken, Vanessa and Kendi,
The Maranatha Bible Camp family was incredibly shocked to hear about Carol‘s passing on to heaven. She was a long time servant and friend here at Camp. She encouraged thousands of campers and guests through the years, and will be missed!
Sincerely, Kris Cheek and The Maranatha Staff
A heart felt Amen !
My deepest condolences to Ken, Kendi and Vanessa in the passing of Carol. She was a gift to all who met her and served her Lord and Savior with passion and love. I am in London right now so won’t be able to attend her come and go but know my heart will be with you.
Ken, Vanessa and Kendi, We were filled with sorrow to hear of Carol’s passing! It is hard to imagine life without Carol’s prayer support! We will be praying for you! Dwaine remembers you and Carol as very good dorm parents at Lustre Christian High School, and I have many treasured memories of playing clarinet with Carol in band and orchestra, taking music classes with her as a fellow student. We sang together in our grad trio and graduated together, and I remember your bringing me home to Montana after my eye surgery. From skits to choir tours, and ladies meetings to Sunday school openings with Vanessa at age 3, Carol’s friendship has been a treasure.
Dear Ken, Vanessa and Kendi
Iremember with gratitude and joy the cups of tea we shared while we still lived in Caronport. It was always a joy to see Carol when we met. It was as if time had not passed and we had so many things to share.
To us is seems so unreal that we won’t be bumping into each other any more, but I know that she was longing for the rapture, and I guess she was rapture ahead of us. Without a doubt she will leave a huge empty space in your lives, a space only the comfort of the Lord can fill. I pray that His arms will surround you and that the many prayers will lift you up and hold you. Praying for His peace to fill your hearts. In Him Nick and Corrie
My prayers, hugs, and thoughts go with you Vanessa, Kendi, and Ken on the loss of a great mother and wife. Your mom gets to see and be with Jesus and everyone else, who already is in heaven. Grief comes in waves and it’s okay to allow your heart feel the grief. Grief has no limits it takes time. Even so there will always be a piece of your heart in heaven with your mom. God is a God of comfort. When the grief gets to be too much just lean into God and His love for each of you.
Ken and family, we are so so sorry to hear about your loss of Carol.
We watched live stream with tears and wonderful memories of our days with you guys as friends over 50 yrs …..
Praying for comfort in your grieving days ahead.
Always enjoyed seeing and visiting with Carol whenever I can.e to camp. I appreciate her willingness to serve Jesus in any way that presented itself .
Ken & family,
So sorry to hear of Carol’s sudden passing! It seems like just yesterday we were serving with you at Briercrest. How very quickly the years fly by! Our most sincere condolences at this “so tender” time in your lives! Might the Lord Jesus “Keep You Encouraged!” by His Uplifting Spirit throughout the days and weeks ahead!
Dean & Leona
Ephs. 3 v 14 – 21
P.S. We were quite close to Mitch & Angie when they served with us (CSSM – now ‘One Hope Canada’) at Beaver Lake Bible Camp near Flin Flon.
I am so saddened to see this announcement. My thoughts are with you Ken, and your family.