Julie Bents Van Dyke, age passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at her home in Clinton, Missouri. A memorial visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM on Monday, March 3, 2025 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton, Missouri with a private family burial will be at a later date in the Deepwater Cemetery in Deepwater, Missouri. Memorial contributions can be made to the Clinton Animal Rescue Endeavor (C.A.R.E.) and may be left in care of the funeral home.

Julie Ann (Bents) Van Dyke was born July 24,1964 to George and Dolores Bents in Sibley, lA.

She moved to Deepwater, MO with her family in 1979. Julie attended and graduated from Lakeland Schools in 1983. For many years she worked at GV Country Mart, Unitogs, Wal-Mart and First National Bank in Clinton. In 1999, Julie was united in marriage to Steven Van Dyke. They lived a joyous and memorable life together until Steve passed away in December of 2004. Julie then remained at their home in Deepwater until 2024. She then moved to her own little peaceful country home outside of Clinton, MO.

Julie loved spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed music, rock of course, family gatherings, shopping, taking drives and taking daily walks with her dogs and beloved neighbor and friend, Paul Matthes. She was a devoted volunteer at the Clinton Animal Shelter for many years.

Everyone who knew Julie loved her. When she smiled, she lit up the room. Julie was thoughtful, generous, loving and was the kindest person you could meet. She had a heart of gold with a personality and contagious laugh to go with it. Julie's greatest joy in life was her family.

Julie is survived by her brothers Wayne (Ruth) Bents of Clinton, MO; Gary (Rachelle) Bents of Deepwater, MO; sister-in-law Patricia Kelley of Peculiar, MO; nieces and nephews Jodi (Eric) Faber of Inwood, IA; Candy (Mark) King of Clinton, MO; Kyle Bents (Lindsey Ford) of Clinton, MO:  Jared Bents of Clinton, MO; 9 great nieces and nephews and 3 great-great nieces, whom she thought of as her grandchildren.

Julie is proceeded in death by her husband, Steven Van Dyke; her parents George and Dolores Bents; mother-in-law, Doris Van Dyke; grandparents Rency Sr and Bena Bents; Arnold and Francis May and nephew George Bents.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.