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David Van Saun Obituary
Capt. David Van Saun (US Navy Ret.) passed away peacefully on November 17, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Hackensack, NJ on November 17, 1945, raised in Long Beach, CA and graduated from UCLA. He married the love of his life Doris on June 25, 1983 in San Diego, CA. David proudly served his country in the US Navy from 1968-1998. He was a highly decorated career USN Surface Warfare officer who served in Vietnam and on many other naval ships and also commanding officer at the Mayport Naval Station. After retirement, Capt. Van Saun served as Joint Cross-Service team leader for the 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission. He also was a member of the Navy League, serving as president of the Mayport Chapter and National Director. He enjoyed hiking, was a Republican and a pro-life advocated. Family members include his wife of 30 years, Doris Carter Pace Van Saun; sons, Christopher A. Pace (Sarah), Brian S. Pace (Angelique) and Michael Van Saun; daughter, Deborah Van Saun; brother, Walter "Bud" Van Saun (Dores); special niece, Linda Van Smaalen; sister-in-law, Brenda Carter; and 8 grandchildren; 1 grandniece; and 6 grandnephews. Predeceased by his father, Walter Van Saun; mother, Harriett Elizabeth "Betty" Van Saun; and brother, Arthur "Art" Van Saun. Services will be private with interment in Jacksonville National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations "in memory of David Van Saun" may be made to ALS Center at Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32224. Please visit our online Tribute at www.quinn-shalz.com. Services under the direction and care of Quinn-Shalz Family Funeral Home, Jacksonville Beach, FL. Quinn-Shalz Family Funeral Home
(904) 249-1100
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Jerauld Dunn
July 29, 2013
Doris, I served under your husband on the USS Detector (MSO 429). He was the finest Commanding officer I have ever served under. I was saddened by his death at such a young age. What I found out in learning of his death was that you have the same name as my Mother! Please accept my sympathies, although belated, in the loss of your husband.
Carolyn Wyatt-McKinney
April 2, 2013
Dear Doris! Thank you for our conversation today!! Just wanted to say that someday I might just see him in heaven and tell him he missed a good time at his 50th class reunion, but it could never top the reunion that he is having with his Lord. Rest in Peace from the class of Long Beach Poly class of 1963. God bless your family as they go through their time of grief.
The Pace
March 20, 2013
We love you daddy and miss you terribly
November 27, 2012
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Bob & Karen Neu & Family
November 26, 2012
Doris, Our love and prayers are with you and your family.
November 24, 2012
Dear Doris,
Dave fought a valiant battle with a terrible disease. You have been at his side all the way. Dear friend,you are in our prayers and thoughts at this time of grief.
With love,
Possum and Sarah Terrell
DeeDee McLaughlin
November 22, 2012
You are in our thoughts and prayers, DeeDee and Bill McLaughlin
Doc & Cindy Shotts
November 22, 2012
Doris
Our deepest condolences. You deserve a special medal. We will continue to represent Dave in the ALS walks.
RIP Capt Dave.
Doc & Cindy
RIP Capt Dave.
November 22, 2012
Dear Doris --
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Donna Cobis
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Ginger Poore
November 22, 2012
Doris you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ginger Poore
November 22, 2012
Doris, you are in our thoughts a prayers.
November 22, 2012
Doris, the bravery, devotion and love the two of you shared is beyond description.May God give you his Grace through this difficult time. I know Dave is in God's Hands now, and there is no better place. God Bless
Pat and Ron Schreiber
Lynn Hasseler
November 22, 2012
There are no words that can begin to express the loss of a loved one. I am honored to have known him for a short period of time. I also know that he's now walking and talking with God and all that have past before him. Doris, many thoughts and prayers for you! You have struggled and cared for him, through it all wih nothing but love. May your heart remember the good and David's memory always shine through. God Bless you and the family.
Marcelle Lovett
November 21, 2012
This message is for Doris, since I never had the pleasure of meeting David. Doris Dear: I am so sorry about the loss of your beloved husband. I cried for you when I saw his obituary in the paper this morning and just want you to know that I love you and am thinking of you. You were a wonderful student of mine in the graduate program at UNF and a valued friend and colleague. My heart goes out to you and your family and I just want you to know that I have never forgotten you.
DeJesus-Banos Family
November 21, 2012
Captain David Van Saun,
May you rest in peace in the hopes of a new life. It was a pleasure to have shared the past years together and create new memories which will stay with us forever. Thank you for all of the help and support which you gave us. We are happy to have gotten the chance to meet you and your family.
Sincerely,
The DeJesus-Banos Family
Kelsey and Brianna DeJesus-Banos
November 21, 2012
Rest in peace Tio David. You were an inspiration in our lives and influenced us greatly. You will be missed. We know that the Lord has a special place for you in heaven with him. Thank you for all that you have done for us. Do not worry about Tia Dorita, because we will take good care of her for you. You will always be alive in our hearts.
With Love,
Kelsey and Brianna
Linda Fleming
November 21, 2012
Doris, Sending prayers for comfort and support for you and your family.
Tom McMann
November 21, 2012
Doris, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We carry your frienship in our hearts. God Bless
Tom & Janette
Miriam Lareau
November 21, 2012
Doris, my prayers are with you and your family at this time. May God's Grace bring you peace.
Miriam
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