Arizona Death Certificate

Arizona Silver Belt, Dec. 23, 1938:

"Funeral Services Held On Tuesday For L.D. Van Dyke From Community Church"
"Ill but a few days with an attack of influenza, although not considered serious, the death last Saturday night, December 17, 1938, at about 7 o'clock of L.D. (Pat) Van Dyke, came as a distinct shock to the entire community and his many friends and acquaintances throughout the state.
Pat, as he was more familiarly known to his host of friends, had returned but a few days previous from Los Angeles where he conferred with government officials relative to flood control and paving project manager for the town of Miami at the time and due to his familiarity with the development of Miami and the [not readable] of such projects had successfully presented all phases of the proposed undertakings to the officials.
Mr. Van Dyke came to Miami in July, 1911, shortly after the founding of the community by his brother, Cleve W. Van Duke, and ever since has always been active in behalf of Miami and the development of the copper industry. When in a reminiscent mood Pat had many interesting incidents to relate about the early days of Miami, and through each story one could discern a thread of love for Miami and the folks here then and now.
Pat served as a member of the town council and for seven terms or 14 years as mayor, being Miami's first mayor, or a total of 18 years in the service of the town he called home, with honor and distinction.
It was under his leadership that many major civic improvements were inaugurated and which the community now enjoys.
Leslie Donovan Van Dyke was born in Alexandria, Minn., July 3, 1890. He died in Miami, Arizona, December 17, 1938; age 48 years, five months and 14 days.
He was the son of Chester B. and Bertha Christine Van Dyke.
He was married in Miami in 1913 to Laura Wiedner. Of this union, there were two sons, Chester Cleveland and James Henry.
He was a graduate of the St. Paul high school and the University of Minnesota.
Surviving relatives include his wife, Laura, and two sons, Chester and James. He also leaves six brothers. These are Aaron M. and Cleve W. of this city; Lafayette and Arthur of St. Paul, Minn.; Raymond S. and John H. of Long Beach, Calif.
The was a past exalted ruler and one of the founders of Miami Lodge No. 1410 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.
Funeral services were conducted at the Miami Community church by the past exalted rulers of the Miami B.P.O.E. lodge and the Rev. Thomas F. Barrier officiating. Services at the grave, in the Elks plot, in the Pinal cemetery were conducted by the Elks.
The ceremonies at the church, midst the many beautiful floral offerings, organ music and singing were beautiful and impressive.
The choir at the church services was composed of Mr. A.T. Netterblad and her son Al, Jr.; Mrs. George Oliver and as organist, Mrs. Vivian Weeks Johnson.
The selections were "Lead Kindly Light," "Rock of Ages," and a solo, "I've Done My Work," by Al Netterblad, Jr.
The Elks funeral ceremony ritual was given by each past exalted ruler in the order named:
C.G. Ekstrom, of Yum, Ariz., exalted ruler; H.P. Williams, leading knight; Clarence Duncan, Globe, Ariz., loyal knight; Chas. H. Lemon, Phoenix, Ariz., lecturing knight; Arthur Turner, chaplain; Gerald Lawrence, esquire; Earle H. Rogers, secretary.
Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather every seat in the church building was filled and [not readable]... and the sun shone while the funeral cortege formed, seeming to bestow a benediction as the slowly carried casket moved forward, and nature seemed to say, "Peace and Glory Be With Thee, Pat, for a useful and worthy life."
The active pallbearers were: B.L. Hammock, who was a member of the town council when Mr. Van Dyke was mayor; J.W. Strode, formerly secretary to the late Gov. George W.P. Hunt, Arthur Turner, present [not readable]...., John W. Wentworth, [not readable]... Arthur B. Young, Miami peace officer when Mr. Van Dyke was mayor; Clinton B. Loomis, a member of the council with Mr. Van Dyke and still a member of the board.
Honorary pall bearers were: W.W. Kooken, Ellis W. Wright, Ceferino Liano, Mike Rais, Fred Wendel, all Miami councilmen; Oren F. Frary, town clerk and police magistrate; Mortie A. Graham, member of Arizona Industrial Commission and chief of the Miami fire department during Mr. Van Dyke's administration; H.P. Williams, postmaster; George F. Senner, town attorney, and Louis Fletcher.
All business establishments closed for one hour Tuesday from 4 to 5 o'clock.
Mr. Van Dyke will be missed and there are many heavy hearts in Miami, because of his untimely passing on.
Good Bye Pat, 'till we meet again.
Upon that Golden Shore,
May you rest in peace,
Your virtues and your deeds,
Are writ, upon that scroll of gold,
Inscribed with love,
The world is better, that you've
Passed this way,
Fond memory of you -- like an
Amaranth -- still stay."

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" L.D. (Pat) Van Dyke"
Pat Van Dyke was born in Alexandria, Minnesota, in 1890. He came to Miami in 1911 and became associated with his brother, C.W. Van Dyke, in the development of the independent townsite of Miami. He is president of the Miami Trust company.
Pat has had fifteen years of close contact with the problems confronting Miami in following out her natural course of development. His broad experience has taught him familiarity with every phase of local municipal conditions. He knows every phase of local municipal conditions. He knows every factor in the situation.
He was first elected to the town council in 1916, as a minority member. He has served continuously since that time. For the last three terms the town council has honored Pat by designating him as mayor of Miami.
In the six years period during which Pat Van Dyke has been at the head of Miami's municipal institutions, every major civic improvements, a modern fire fighting institution, municipal gas plant, sanitary sewage disposal system, flood protection, a modern and efficient health department providing for milk and food inspection and free garbage collection, and efficient police protection. These and many more forward steps taken by the town of Miami were made possible of achievement by the backing accorded Mayor Van Dyke by a progressive board of councilmen and a loyal citizenry. He has devoted the major portion of his time and energies for the many years to the study and solution of our municipal problems.
To studious habits he adds great mechanical ability. He is an acknowledged authority on the operation of electric, water, gas and sewage disposal plants. He has both the technical information and the practical experiences which give to him a comprehension of all the details of their inner workings possessed by few men.
His unusual capability has long been at the service of the people of the town of Miami. It has been freely and gladly given, and will continue so to be, regardless of the results of Friday's primary election.
(Arizona Silver Belt, April 20, 1926; courtesy Bullion Plaza Cultural Center & Museum, Miami, Az.)