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Mary van Appledorn Obituary

Mary Jeanne van Appledorn LUBBOCK-Dr. Mary Jeanne van Appledorn, lovingly known as Dr. Van, passed away on Friday, Dec. 12, 2014. Dr. Van served the art of music as Professor of Music at Texas Tech University from 1950 until her retirement in 2008-58 years of service. She earned three degrees in music from The Eastman School of Music. Dr. Van's career at Texas Tech was honored by her appointment as Paul Whitfield Horn Professor in 1989 in recognition of her teaching of generations of music students, her creativity in producing many original and diverse compositions, and her dedication and service to her students, the university and the artistic world of music. You are invited to send your condolences by visiting www.AgapeFuneralChapel.net.

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Published by Lubbock Avalanche-Journal on Dec. 16, 2014.

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Jessica Liendo

January 11, 2015

You were a wonderful Lady Dr. Van. It was an honor to care for you while you were here with me at Mackenzie Place. Tristan and I miss you dearly.

Isela Tautges

December 19, 2014

Amazing lady, so talented, so dedicated to her students. Such a good person and a happy spirit! Always appreciate all she taught me. May she rest in peace!
Love you Dr. Van!
Isela G. Tautges 1973

Carole Tollin Hester

December 18, 2014

Tremendous respect,admiration for this talented musician teacher who gave us her very best and influenced me for my life.Rememder her with only thankfulness....still practice daily !,,

December 16, 2014

She had almost unbelievable musical talents. She was a tough teacher and I learned so much in her classes. Phil Pearce 1960 Tech grad.

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