Roberta VanDyke Obituary
We announce the death of Roberta VanDyke (McMinnville, Oregon), born in Yuma, Arizona, who passed away on October 14, 2026, at the age of 83. Roberta will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Roberta VanDyke to pay them a last tribute.
Roberta will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Roberta will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Roberta’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John McCullen and Roberta McCullen; her brother Jack; and her daughter Maureen. She is survived by: her husband Richard; her daughters, Sharon Sellman (Chris) and Peggy Howd (Rick); and her grandchildren, Kathryn Howd (Joriel) and Nick Howd. She is also survived by several brothers- and sisters-in law, nieces, nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 30th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the St. James Catholic Church (1145 NE 1st St, McMinnville, OR 97128).
Charitable contributions in Roberta's memory can be made to With Courage (http://www.withcourage.org) or Guide Dogs of America/Tender Loving Canines (http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org).
