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Edward Van Hise Obituary


  
EDWARD P. VAN HISE, JR., USN (Ret.)  
On Saturday, October 8, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Betty Lou Van Hise; father of Patricia Van Hise Kaplowitz and Karen Van Hise; grandfather of Stacie Milavec Silkowski, USN and Tammy L. Jaramillo; great-grandfather of Hayden and Allison Jaramillo, Andrew and Joshua Silkowski. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service at Montgomery Hills Baptist Church, 9727 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910, on Friday, October 14 at 11 a.m. Interment Arlington National with full Military Honors, at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hills Baptist Church for ongoing outreach; or Azalea Charities, Aid for Wounded Warriors, P.O. Box 579, Dumfries, Virginia 22026; or Don't Panic Foundation, Attn: Sam Villani, 1003 Providence Street, Baltimore, MD 21211.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Oct. 11, 2011.

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October 13, 2011

Karen,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help your family at this time.
Kelly & Lisa Vogan

Tom Lang

October 11, 2011

OH, Karen, We knew this day would come. I am so sad for you. Be Strong.

Charlen Kyle

October 11, 2011

My heart is with your family in your time of sorrow.

Barbara, Brett, Molly & Scott Kaplowitz

October 11, 2011

Pat--
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the happy memories of your Dad support you and Karen during this most difficult of times.

Alicia DeCesaris

October 11, 2011

My prayers are with you and your family, Karen.

Tammy Goings

October 11, 2011

Mr. Van Hise was such a wonderful person. I truly enjoyed meeting him! He will be greatly missed.

Anais Medina

October 11, 2011

Karen,

May God bless you, confort you and keep you in His loving arms and your family in this time of sorrow. We all miss him.

October 11, 2011

Dearest Dad,
Your love, kindness and generosity was boundless. Our sadness that you are no longer with us is limitless. Our joy and happiness that you are in heaven with Mom will comfort us forever.
Lovingly your daughters,
Patty & Karen

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