Francis Van Tine

Some of the whimsy will be missing at our Friday night gatherings. Twinkling eyes, smiling with amusement at the antics of some of our friends. Or maybe the outfits. But never did I ever feel he disapproved in any way, or thought we were off our rockers. My healing wishes have been going your way since the original notice flew across the net. There is a new star in the universe, I can tell by the amused twinkle in it's eye.

Robin, Lucy, Ada and Skye,
what a beautiful UU service you had for Francis! The perfect tribute. You all did a wonderful job, using anecdotes, creating memories, displaying photos. I have to say, if hearing Robin's first words at the lecturn didn't tear me up, seeing that banjo up there did me in.
Francis-Van did a wonderful job raising, you Robin.
You are right, there are very few people who never complain and who take life as it is, just as he did. He was a one in a million. We...

I only knew Van for a very short time, but he enriched my life with all his life stories. We had fun together discussing politics and I regret he didn't get to see his man win the election. He will be missed by me and all at the Fellowship

He is missed. And will always be, while those who knew him live.
My life was richer for his sunny presence and silly puns and his eternal optimism.

Dear Robin Van Tine & family.. I was very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. He was certainly a "Man for all Seasons"and made a real contribution to society. My prayers are with you and your family. Rev.Charles Walters,St.Leo

I'm very sorry about the loss to the van Tine family but joyous in the life he had and the memories and legacy he left and the lives he touched.

Dr Robin Van Tine: I'm a former student of yours from St Leo at Fort Eustis. I didn't know your Dad, but I am very sorry to hear of his passing. He truly must have been as wonderful as claimed in the obituary, because he surely did a great job in raising such a fine son. During my association with you at St Leo, you were always a model of character, knowledge and creditability. Now we all know where that came from. Please accept my sincere sympathies at the passing of such a fine...