Jack Alan Dykstra's Obituary
Jack Alan Dykstra
June 27, 1954 - May 1, 2026
Coronado, CA
After a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis, Jack was welcomed into the loving arms of his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, on May 1, 2026. Jack was born in Zeeland, Michigan to Martin and Arlene Dykstra. He graduated from Holland Christian High School in 1972 and was a gifted athlete who enjoyed basketball, baseball, tennis, and golf.
After high school, Jack enlisted in the United States Navy. During his naval career of 24 years, he was attached to the USS Kitty Hawk, USS Long Beach and the USS Reasoner (as a participant of Operation Desert Shield). He also served as the Chief Supply Corp Officer at NAS North Island. Jack retired from the Navy in 2001 as a Commander and then joined his family’s business, Holland Motor Homes, as the CFO until his retirement in 2010. While Jack enjoyed both of his careers, he was always ready to reminisce about his time in the Navy and all the wonderful friends he had met along the way.
Jack married Janet Lee Tracy of Coronado in 1979. They spent the majority of their lives in Coronado, raising their three children. Jack’s lifelong interest in sports extended to his children and he enjoyed coaching and attending their games. His courage, tenacity and optimism was a great example to those who knew him. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends who will always remember him as someone who was able to remain cheerful in the face of adversity.
Jack deeply loved his family and is survived by his wife, Janet, of Coronado; his children Patrick of Laguna Niguel, Tracy of Coronado, Michael (Tiffany) of Coronado and his four grandsons, Ryder, Hendrix, Vaalen, and Morrison. He is also survived by his siblings John (Patricia) Dykstra of Holland, MI, Michael (Melissa) Dykstra of Coronado, Marcia (Larry) Genzink of Holland, MI.
Jack will be buried at Miramar National Cemetery on June 26, 2026, at 12:30 pm.
Jude 24-25 “Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.”
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