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Cornelius Robert Shanahan Van Gorp

Cornelius Robert Shanahan Van Gorp obituary

Cornelius Van Gorp Obituary

Van Gorp Cornelius Robert Shanahan Van Gorp - Casey. Born in Texas, on a windy day, November 12, 2003. He blew into our lives with such strength and contagious enthusiasm. He lived nine strong years and impacted most anyone who knew him. His two-year battle with cancer elevated his strength to a level that seemed inhuman. His strength once expressed physically thru rock climbing, swimming, fishing, cycling and other outdoor sports, was rerouted spiritually. Physical limitations did not stop him from planning his future. His thoughts reflected maturity far beyond his years. And, although he spent his last months in a hospital bed, his strength was undeniable. When he felt a shift in energy above, he chose quietly and peacefully to leave his unhealing body and free himself of all his physical suffering. Casey passed early, Saturday morning, September 21, 2013: The International Day of Peace. He was a role model scout and student of Wyandot Run Elementary School in Powell. Casey lived by the Golden Rule and expected no less from others. He had so many friends and family supporting him and fighting the battle along side him with their undying love and prayers. Survived by his sister, Molly, 13, who is his constant supporter and teammate for life; his parents, Cornel and Kathleen, who were ever devoted to his newest causes and projects. They are so proud to be a part of his life. He fulfilled theirs and continues to everyday they live in the memory of their superhero son, Casey. Please join us in celebration of Casey's life at the Liberty Presbyterian Church, 7080 Home Road, Delaware, Ohio 43015. Services will begin at 4 p.m. Friday, October 18, 2013. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to one of the following supportive foundations: American Cancer Society, the Leukemia, Lymphoma Society or American Red Cross.

Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Oct. 8 to Oct. 13, 2013.
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Was so sorry to hear of your son's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Janet Grossman

November 7, 2013

Dear Cornel , Kathleen and Molly. Condolences with the loss of Casey.Our thoughts are with you all.Love Letty and Paul.Russell Canada

October 17, 2013

Hallo Cornel, Kathleen en Molly

van harte gecondoleerd met dit grote verlies.
Heel veel sterkte
Angela = Tim en Mark
Ti;burg Holland

October 17, 2013

Dear Cornel, Kathleen and Molly
My deepest condolences to you and the family with the loss of your son and brother Casey.
You are in our thoughts during this diffecult time.

With Love, Roddy, Annemiek, Fee and Lola
Amsterdam

October 16, 2013

Hello fam van Gorp,Cornell,
We just recived this sad news, we wish you all a lot of strenght in these though times . We have no words.

Rust zacht Casey,

with love from Pieter, Ingrid, Sabine, Ad and Lauran!

Pieter van Gorp

October 15, 2013

Dear Cornel, Kathleen and Molly

Accept our sincerest condolences with the loss of your dearest son Casey.
May the love of your friends and family carry you through this grief.
With all the love
Janka and Ad van der Maat - van Gorp
Tilburg The Netherlands

October 15, 2013

Dear Cornel, Kathleen and Molly

Accept our condolences with the loss of your dearest son Casey.
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
With love
Janka and Ad van der Maat-van Gorp
Tilburg
The Netherlands

October 15, 2013

Dear Dr. VanGorp and family,
Your obituary is such a wonderful tribute to your son. What a wonderful heroic young boy. You were and still are in my prayers.

Darlene Clabaugh

October 14, 2013

Dear Van Gorp family,
I feel as if I know Casey. My daughter was working on his Life video while we were in Michigan. He was a special little boy. It is obvious to me that he was a Blessing to everyone he came in to contact with. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Bonnie

Bonnie Bowen

October 14, 2013

In my prayers sorry for the lost of your little son. I dont know you but, i"m a parent. God Bless You..

p mcnabb

October 12, 2013

Dear Gorp Family: I and the other parents in Compassionate Friends send you our heartfelt condolences, we know that you are heartbroken and you are trying to endure the unendurable. Compassionate Friends is a grief support group for parents, grandparents and siblings who have suffered the heartbreaking loss of a child. If and when you are ready, please call us at(614)882-8986; we will welcome you with open arms and love into this wonderful group of parents who share your grief.

Mary Ann Ward

October 10, 2013

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