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William Van Etten Obituary

VAN ETTEN William D.
of Ulysses, PA
75, died Monday, October 20, 2008. Born July 21, 1933 in Whitesville, NY, he was the son of Mark J. and Miriam Pride Van Etten. On August 31, 1954 in Mills, PA, he married the former Anna Mills, who survives. Mr. Van Etten owned and operated Four Winds Dairy Farm for many years and was awarded the Dairy of Distinction. He served as director of the Pennsylvania Farmer's Association, Agricultural Stabilization Committee, Agway, and the Ulysses board and corporate board of First Citizens National Bank. Surviving besides his wife, Anna, are: a son, Richard "Rick" Van Etten of Ulysses; a daughter, Vicki (John) Moon of Ulysses; eight grandchildren, Jessica, Josiah, Billy, Kylie, Cassie, Kati, Jennifer, and Julie; four brothers, Lynn (Vivian) Van Etten of Ulysses, Lyle (Joyce) Van Etten and Thomas (Sharon) Van Etten, both of Whitesville, NY, and Richard (Mary Ellen) Van Etten of Wellsville, NY; two sisters, Evelyn (Floyd) Buckley of Campbell, NY and Carol Cady of Westfield, PA; his mother-in-law, Elsie Mills Easton of Ulysses; and nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a son, W. John Van Etten. Friends may call Wednesday, October 22, 2008, from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday in the Mills Union Church, Mills, PA. Rev. Canon Rudolph J. van der Hiel and R. Lowell Coolidge, Esq. will preside. Burial will be in Ulysses Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Ulysses Library, Ulysses, PA 16948 or the Mills Union Church, c/o Robert Nelson, 6083 SR 49, Ulysses, PA 16948.

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Published by Star-Gazette on Oct. 22, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for William Van Etten

7 Entries

Thomas Van Etten

October 24, 2008

We were very saddened to hear of his passing. Please accept our condolences at this difficult time.

Duane and Sally Groover

October 22, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Rick and family, we are very sorry to here of your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and if there is anything we can do please do not hesitate to let us know.

Lynda Van Etten

October 22, 2008

My condolences and prayers go out to your family. I will always remember Uncle Bill fondly.

Terry & Julie Terwilliger

October 22, 2008

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

David & Bridget Van Etten

October 22, 2008

We were very sad to hear of Uncle Bill's passing. Our deepest condolences to Aunt Anna, Rick and Vicki and all of your families. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

May Christ be with you in your time of grief.

Harold Sabin

October 22, 2008

Bill was such an important part of my teenage years. I will always keep those memories close to my heart. I learned alot about life from my time with Bill.
May you draw comfort from all of your memories of a great man. My thoughts are with you.
Love Harold

Jane(mrs Bill) Ruef

October 22, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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