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George VanHorn Obituary
George Thomas Van Horn Jr. born July 19, 1945 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania passed away December 27, 2013 after a short battle with cancer.
He received a BA and an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh. After a successful career in banking in Pittsburgh he moved to Houston in 1981 where he continued to work in the banking and mortgage industries, lately as president of American Mortgage Solutions. He was active in The Woodlands Chamber of Commerce, The Woodlands 4th of July Parade Committee and the Kiwanis through which he loved being involved with the Special Olympics. He was a Republican Precinct Chairman and President of the Grogan's Mill Village Association. He enjoyed travel and was a patron of the Houston Symphony and the Museum of Fine Arts and was an avid Pitt Panther and Steelers fan.
He is survived by his wife Amy, his Brother, Carl and Sister-in-law ,Christy of Highland Park New Jersey, Nephews; Ross of Austin and Evan of Maine and step children Harlan Scott and Andrea Turnipseed of Austin.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 2, 2014 from 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm. Funeral services will follow on Friday, January 3, 2014 at 2:00 pm at The Woodlands Community Presbyterian Church with interment to follow at Forest Park The Woodlands Cemetery. In lieu of floral tributes, the family has requested that donations may be made to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in memory of George.
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Dawn Candy
January 2, 2014
Amy,
I pray for comfort and peace for you and your family. George was a sweet spirit with a giving heart and I am proud to have called him my friend. He will be greatly missed.
Jacki Guerrero
January 2, 2014
My condolences to you and your family, Amy, for the loss of George. Though I knew him for just a short time through Kiwanis and TW Republican Women, I grew to look forward to his wonderful smile and caring attitude. He will be missed by all. You and your family are in my prayers,
Emily Brown
January 2, 2014
Amy,
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Fronica Gonzalez
January 2, 2014
Amy,
Carlos and I send our sincere condolences to you in this time of grief. George was an active member of Kiwanis, giving of his time and ideas to make a difference in the lives of the children in the community. He will be missed by all of us.
Rich Jakovac
January 1, 2014
I will miss a true friend who made a positive impact on community affairs and so many people in The Woodlands. May the Lord bless George and his family.
December 31, 2013
I am very sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
My heartfelt condolences to the family during this time of sorrow. (1Corinthains 15:26)
Please find peace in knowing that He understands your grief and He cares. 1 Peter 5:6, 7
Kim and John Stautner
December 31, 2013
John and I feel honored to have had you as a friend. You will truly be missed by us and The Woodlands Community. We will hold your cheerful smile in our hearts!
Walter Cooke
December 30, 2013
It was my pleasure and honor to serve with George on the WCA Board. He was a dedicated board member and all-around good guy. His passing is a real loss to his many friends and to The Woodlands. May he rest in peace.
Nelda Blair
December 30, 2013
A God-fearing and dedicated community servant has gone home to his Lord. We grieve our loss here on earth, knowing that George is celebrating eternal life in Heaven.
Scott A. Baker
December 29, 2013
May George rest in peace in the arms of the Lord. He will be missed. God bless him and his family, and give them comfort and peace.
Paul Lazzaro
December 29, 2013
Thank you for your community service. Surely, George was one of the unsung Hometown Heroes of The Woodlands.
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