Chris VanEpps Obituary

Van Epps, Chris H.

Chris H. Van Epps, 68, died in Spring Hill, FL on June 4, 2013 of Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease). Chris was born in Union City, PA to the late Helen and Howard Van Epps on February 7, 1945. Chris attended Wattsburg Area High School in Wattsburg, PA. He received his bachelor's degree from Edinboro University in Edinboro, PA and his master's degree from Elmira College in Elmira, NY. He was a teacher with the Elmira City School District and taught Earth and Space Science at Broadway Junior High School and Southside High School from 1967 until his retirement in 2000. Chris and his wife Dorothy were owner/operators of The Hobby Hut in Elmira, NY from 1967 until 1987. Chris is survived by his spouse Dorothy Jean Van Epps; his three children Melissa Van Epps, Christopher Van Epps and Steven Van Epps; daughter-in-law Grethel Van Epps; as well as five grandchildren Sierra Ciceri, Allison Van Epps, Vincent Van Epps, Dominc Van Epps and Vivian Van Epps. Per the decedent's wishes, there will be no funeral services and his ashes will be interned in Phillipsville, PA at a future date. In lieu of flowers the family requests that a donation be made to the ALS Association at www.als.org or by mail to The ALS Association, Development Department, 27001 Agoura Road, Suite 250, Calabasas Hills, CA 91301.

Published by Star-Gazette from Jun. 21 to Jun. 23, 2013.
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Jeannie, so sorry to hear about Chris. My prayers go out to you and your family. Dolly Lang

Dolly Lang

June 27, 2013

Jeanne and the Van Epps family,
Very sorry to hear of Chris' passing. I still chuckle at some of the things we did in high school, and the teachers we aggravated. If some of his students only knew....
He was a really good guy and will be missed.
My best wishes and prayers go out to you and your family.

Jeff Baker

June 27, 2013

Special high school memories and being able to be friends well past high school ..... our hearts are with all of you. Our prayers go out to the whole family.

Jim & Becky Fuller

June 27, 2013

Missy,

So sorry to hear of your fathers passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Bonnie (Weston) Smith

June 25, 2013

Jean,
Carol and I are sorry to read of Chris's passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. It sure doesn't seem like 30 years ago when we had our Bibs N Cribs store next to yours in the Heights.

Bob Schultz

June 24, 2013

Missy and Family,
I'm so very sorry for the loss of your father. Keeping you in my thoughts at this time of sorrow.

Debbie (Bauer) Qualey

June 22, 2013

Sorry to learn of Chris's passing. He was a colleague of mine in the ECSD. Great guy and knowledgeable teacher. Condolences to the entire family.

Bill Caroscio

June 22, 2013

I am very sorry to learn of Chris' passing. He was one of the first friends I made when I began my teaching career, and over a period of 10 years we shared many laughs and good times together which I fondly recall. Chris even "hired" me to watch over the Hobby Hut when he and his family took a trip out west one summer. He was a good man who has been taken from us way too soon. My condolences to Dorothy and his children.

William Maitland

June 22, 2013

Chris was an awesome teacher, role-model, and friend. I had the pleasure of sharing an office with him on my first two years of teaching. He was always quick give advice, and he was quick to laugh and tell a joke. He was such a good man with a good heart! He always put others in front of himself. My condolences go out to his entire family! He definitely made a difference in the world!

David Alvord

June 21, 2013

Sorry to hear of Chris's passing.

I have very fond memories of the hobby shop Chris ran... the Science Center on the corner of Main and Water...., and later the Hobby Hut in Elmira Heights.

Dan Kliegel
Big Flats,NY

June 21, 2013

Dear missy. Sorry to hear of your dads passing away. Remember the good memories and know many prayers are being sent your way

Christine Symonds Morrison

June 21, 2013

To the VanEpps Family,
Sorry to hear of Mr. VanEpps passing, I had him as an Earth Science teacher at Broadway and he was very knowledgeable, he made class fun and we learned a lot! He also had his assistant "Little Willy", he will be missed!
Steve O'Dell Elmira, NY

June 21, 2013

To the VanEpps family, I am sorry for your loss. I was a student of Mr VanEpps back in the mid 70s and recognized his name in the obituaries immediately.

Alan Cecce

June 21, 2013

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