Kevin Darrin Van Der Molen

To Kevin's Family and Friends,
Kevin will always be remembered by the docents as someone who always had a smile, a quick wit, and was very passionate about everything he did, whether it was a skit for docent graduation, a talk at our zoo walk, or performing at "Wild Affair." Just seeing Kevin was like sunshine on a cloudy day - he made us laugh and always had time to talk about his beloved animals. Shanti, our snow leopard, was devoted to Kevin. His boots can never be filled.

Kevin's family and friends,
I became a docent at the Sacramento Zoo two years ago. I remember Kevin for his wonderful enthusiasm and sense of humor as he introduced us to each of "his" animals. He continued to be my favorite zookeeper as I spent time at the zoo, particularly when I was around his beloved tigers. The zoo will never be the same without him.

Molly,Amy and the rest of Kevin's family. I worked with Kevin as a Docent at the Sacramento Zoo. He always had time to chat with us about his animals and bring us up to date on their lives. He was such a giving and funny person. I am glad to have known him and he greatly enriched my life. Thank you Kevin, we wlll really miss you.

To Molly, Amy, and Kevin's Family, Kevin was one of my best friends. I worked with Kevin as a keeper aid volunteer for the past nine years.
Kevin was one of those spirits that will remain in my heart forever. Even when he had me doing the most unplesant task, he made it valuable.
Kevin was always able to make people smile.

To Kevin's Family, I wanted to pass along my condolences to you. I had the pleasure of working with Kevin, here at the Sacramento Zoo, for a brief period.

In many ways, it seemed Kevin was at the heart of everything here at the zoo. Not only did our patrons, employees and fellow zookeepers love Kevin. Even his animals adored Kevin. Many evenings Kevin would ride his bike out of the zoo, past the big cats. Shanti, the female Snow Leopard would stop whatever she was doing and watch...

Kevin was the kindest person I ever met. He will be missed.

Donna,
I am sorry to hear of your brother's passing. Sounds like he had a wonderful job and a great child!
Again, I am sorry for your loss and just wanted to know that I am thinking about you at this time.
Andrea (from Minisink)

We are sorry for your loss Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time Lee and Jack Worden