We are sad to announce the passing of Kerry W. Dykstra of Boise Idaho. Kerry died at the age of 49 on April 12 after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his Parents Wayne and Pat, His sister Kim and his three children Braden, Jillian and Raegan. As well as countless life long friends that he considered family.
Kerry was born in Oregon, where he spent most of his youth. Following High School he set his adventures across the United States going to Milligan College, until he moved to Boise Idaho to attend Boise Bible College. Soon after he spent time in Portland Oregon and in Libby Montana working in the Information’s Technology field. Soon after all three of his children were born, he made his way back to Boise Idaho to continue his work. During this time, he continued to develop his work skills and expanding into the music scene where he played guitar in a variety of local bands. He also started Podcasting and doing a variety of other hobbies, one such as metal working (chain mail).
Kerry built more into his passion with his music in Bands such as Lithium Dolls, Pop Overkill, Acrotomoans, and Dumpster Fire. Music was his passion. He lived it to the fullest. Kerry became passionate about his vinyl collection and absolutely loved to share albums he found. He became well known in the music world as a talented performer, always looking to help others and become better. You could hear him strumming an afternoon or evening away at anytime of the year.
Work was also important to him as he soon was employed at Episciences Inc. A place he was very proud of and loved to talk about. He found a work environment what was there for its workers and he tried very hard to build up its success. He was always delighted to talk about the beginnings of the business and what they did there. He was proud to be a part of the foundations of this business.
In the past several years Kerry’s found his passion in travel. He found he was at a point in life to see more of other cultures, feeling the experience of friends and family and the enjoyment of celebration. Kerry understood the importance of what we leave behind. He was compassionate, loyal, trustworthy and a great example of a human.
Services for Kerry are planned for Saturday April 22 nd . You can find more information at The Forgotten Legacy Fund. www.forgottenlegacyfund.org Kerry wanted any donations you would like to give could be to this fund. One that assisted him in the past year. He was passionate about this and wanted to see it continue to help others well after he was gone.