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Emile van Goidtsnoven Obituary
E. van Goidtsnoven Sr. VIRGINIA BEACH - Emile D. van Goidtsnoven Sr., 74, a resident of Camp Hill, Pa., passed away Aug. 25, 2008, while visiting his family. Mr. van Goidtsnoven was born Jan. 23, 1934, in Columbia, S.C., to the late Emile and Hunter van Goidtsnoven. Left to cherish his memory are his loving and devoted wife, Elizabeth; two sons, Dan van Goidtsnoven and fiancee Sue Tanea and Anthony van Goidtsnoven and fiancee Carolyn Phillips, all of Virginia Beach; a daughter, Jeanne Marie London and husband Larry of Grapevine, Texas; and five grandchildren, Kyle S. Swatt and wife Victoria, Nick and Joey van Goidtsnoven, Garret and Cassidy London. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Rosewood Memorial Park. A celebration of life will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes, 225 Salt Road, Enola, Pa., at a later time. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Our Lady of Lourdes. Please share your love and condolences with the family at a later time. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Our Lady of Lourdes. Please share your love and condolences with the family at www.mem.com.
Memories and Condolences
for Emile van Goidtsnoven
13 Entries
Clare Giambastian
September 8, 2008
Elizebeth
My thoughts and prayers go out to You and your family. God Bless You and your family.
Edward Kuzma
September 8, 2008
Dear Elizebeth--My prayers are with you and your Family. I knew Emile in high school and played sports together at Harrisburg Catholic--Class of 52. God Bless you and your family.
Jeanette Peifer Coursey
August 31, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Sincerely, Jeanette Peifer Coursey (class of l952)
Jeanette E. Moe
August 31, 2008
My deepest sympathy.
Dennis and Lynne Palmer
August 30, 2008
Dear Tony and Jeanne,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Mary James
August 29, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family...
Love,
Mary and Jerry in Grapevine
Stephanie Donald
August 29, 2008
We offer our deepest consoldences for the loss of your father. He will be miss as among our neighbors throughout the years.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Sincerely,
Edward, Carmella, Stephanie Donald, Kim and husband Scott McCaughey, Nichole and Andrew McCaughey (children of Kim and Scott McCaughey)
Ted and Helen Clista
August 29, 2008
So sorry to hear of the passing of our friend and neighbor. Liz, Danny, Tony and Jeannie we wish you the deepest sympathy and God's love and protection. Van was a good husband, father, grandfather, friend and neighbor whom we will all miss.
Lillian Glooch-Shewmaker
August 28, 2008
Danny and Tony,
I'm so sorry to hear that your dad passed away. My sister Karen considers both of you as family, and I want you to know that our family has yours in our thoughts and prayers.
Kyle Connolly
August 28, 2008
To the van Goidtsnoven Family. On behalf of Maureen Connolly and family we extend our sympathy on the loss of your husband and father. Lots of good memories from the Trinity days.
Mark& Sheila Boova
August 27, 2008
Aunt Liz, Danny, Tony, Jeanne
We are sorry to hear of the loss of your husband/father. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Love Mark, Sheila, Jennifer, Scott Boova
John & Helen Timothy
August 27, 2008
Liz, Danny, Tony. Jeanne
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your husband/father. Sorry we could not attend but we will see you when you come home. Love John & Helen
David and Sandy McManus
August 26, 2008
Dan and Tony you have our deepest sympathy on the passing of your father. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
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