Maxine VanDyke, 102 passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024.
Maxine was born with twin sister Allene (Glander) on July 11, 1922 at home in Gallatin, Missouri to Martha E. (Ballard) Drummond, and Homer P. Drummond. Maxine was a graduate of Gallatin High School in 1942. Maxine married Glen F. VanDyke on December 11, 1942 in the Methodist Church, Chillicothe, Missouri. They were married 48 years. Maxine is preceded in death by her Mother and Father, six siblings, husband Glen and son Robert. Maxine worked until retirement for the Gallatin School District (both High School and Grade School). Maxine at 102 still could remember most of the students and their stories from her years as a School Secretary. It was remarkable. Maxine was a lifelong member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and Eastern Star. After Glenn’s passing, Maxine went to live with her twin Allene in California. Allene passed in 2018, and she returned to Missouri for the remainder of her life.
Maxine is survived by, son Max W. (Linda) VanDyke of St. Joseph, MO. Grandchildren, Tammy (Mike) Hedrick, Robbie(Jessica) VanDyke, Ryan(Tyson) VanDyke, Nicholas(Brittney) VanDyke. Great Granddaughter, Sydney VanDyke. What can you say about a 102 year old who lived full life? Memory was 100%, better than most of us. Maxine loved her family, making pies, golf, fashion and a little gambling. God blessed her many happy years.
Maxine requested no service. The family will have a celebration of life in the spring of 2025.
