Beverly B. Bahnmaier Van Dyke
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Beverly B. Bahnmaier Van Dyke 93 died February 18, 2022, at Brookside Retirement Community in Overbrook, KS. The only child of George M. and Vesta (Slavens) Bahnmaier, she was born February 26, 1928, in Lawrence, KS. She grew up on a farm with no running water or electricity west of Lecompton. A 1946 graduate of Lecompton High School, she attended Ottawa University graduating with a degree in elementary education in 1950. She later earned a master’s degree from the University of Kansas.
While at Ottawa, she met William Van Dyke of Kalamazoo, MI. They were married June 4, 1950. They moved to Lawrence where they lived for the rest of their lives. Beverly was an elementary school teacher for USD 497, teaching at New York, Woodlawn, and East Heights schools. After retirement she enjoyed volunteering at Lawrence Memorial Hospital and caring for her grandchildren.
Beverly was a member of the Lecompton United Methodist Church, Autumn Club, the Lecompton Historical Society, and the Douglas County Retired Teachers Association.
Beverly is survived by her daughter Joan (Mark) Workman, Lawrence, son Nelson (Donna) Van Dyke, Topeka, grandsons Brian (Summer) Workman, Aurora, CO, Kevin (Ariel Hecke) Workman, Columbus, OH, Sean Van Dyke, Arvada, CO, and great-grandson Miles Workman, along with many cousins she was very close to. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Bill, daughter Barbara, son David, and granddaughter Whitney Van Dyke.
A memorial service is planned for a later date. The family suggests contributions to the Lecompton Historical Society 640 E Woodson, Lecompton, KS 66050.
Mrs Van Dyke was my 4th grade teacher in 1978 at Woodlawn university in north Lawrence. She was the best and will be forever remembered for her kindness and dedication to educating her young students. Rest In Peace! Bg.
Beverly was a longtime west 22nd St.Terrace resident and a Schwegler School parent. The neighborhood kids were always welcome there. Sympathy from the Supancic Family to yours.
Mrs. VanDyke was a substitute teacher my 3rd grade year at Lecompton Elementary School. We had a lot of substitutes that year due to the regular teacher’s illness and Mrs. VanDyke stood out among all of those as an excellent teacher. Beverly’s mom Vesta, got tapped to substitute that year as well. Beverly went to school with my dad and they shared many memories of their school days whenever they would meet. Sincere condolences on your loss of a lovely lady.
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you. A Bahnmaier cousin- Emmett Tuckel and Sherry.
I am very sorry for your loss. I pray the memories of her kindness caries time for you and your family.
Brenda Kappelman
I did not know that she had passed . She was my cousin and we had many times together that I will always remember . That was so much fun when I was at her home. My mother was her first cousin. Both my son Michael and I Roxanne are so sorry that she has passed. We live in Walton, Kansas and no one of my family let us know she passed So sorry to Jo Lynn and Nelson
Mrs. Van Dyke was my 2nd grade teacher at Woodlawn Elementary. I remember her being very kind, she took me under her wing, so to speak. She was the teacher I most remember missing when I left her class to go on to 3rd grade. She always praised me for my spelling and handwriting abilities as well as my math skills. She will be deeply missed. She probably had no idea how many children she left such an impression on with all of the great books she would read to class Including my favorite, “The Boxcar Children” . I will never forget her
We were so sorry to hear of Beverly’s passing, she was a wonderful patient. May her memory forever be a blessing.