Louis-Van Thyn-Obituary

Louis Van Thyn

Shreveport, Louisiana

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Louis Van Thyn SHREVEPORT, LA - Louis Van Thyn, 89, a Holocaust survivor, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2008. He had been in declining health for several years. A native of Amsterdam, The Netherlands, he and his family immigrated to the U.S. in 1956, settling in Shreveport. He became...

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Nico and Family:

I'm very sadden to learn about the death of your father. Was informed of this by Chuck Baker at church today. Louis was a very dear friend. He was always a very avid supporter of all the progams at Oak Terrace. I can still picture him shooting that two handed set shot during the faculty basketball games. He will be missed very much.
Give my best to all of your family members. You will always be in our prayers. Give my best to your mother and let her know she in our...

To ms. Rose...I am so sorry about the loss of your husband. He is in heaven telling his stories.I met you
as you related your story at a church
in Bossier. May the Lord watch over you and your family. love..Delma Culver

Nico, Elsa, Rose and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to each of you during this very difficult time. Mr. Van Thyn was such a loyal fan of the Woodlawn Knights. I remember him attending the Woodlawn High football practices and games. He always made us feel special. I last saw him and Rose at the 1960s Woodlawn High School Football Reunion. He and Rose were there for the wonderful reunion that we are still talking about and that Nico had planned so well.
Mr. Van Thyn...

Nico and Elsa,
I have many fond memories of your dad. His love of Woodlawn and the coaches there was very special. Our trip to Amsterdam with our "own personal travel guide" was a true history lesson. John and I both send best wishes and Love to all.

Dear Mrs. Van Thyne, We just received the news today. Every since we lost our son, you and Louis were able to help sooth our pain and I would leave your house knowing you "knew how I felt" and somehow that would get me through the hardest times. I wish I could give to you what you gave to me. Louis will be missed by our family. God Bless.

Dear Rose, Nico, Elsa and families,
My heart and prayers go out to all of you during this sad time. I have lots of great memories of Mr. Van Thyn and all of your family. He was a special person and touched many lives during his lifetime. I have lost both of my parents in less than two years and I feel your pain. I feel so lucky to have known him and all of the family. Elsa, I send a big hug and hope to talk with you soon.
Love to all,
Leslie Bradford

Nico and Family:

We're sorry to learn about your father's death. Please know you and your family are in our prayers.

Tommy and Mildred Ann Henry

Dear Van Thyne Family,
On behalf of all the staff at The Stiles Apartments at The Glen Retirement System, we would like to express our sincere condolences for the loss of your precious loved one, Mr. Van Thyne. Your family is in the thoughts and prayers of many and we hope you will find comfort in your sweet memories of him. If there is anything we can do, please do not hesitate to call. 797-6810
Sincerely,
Resident Services Coordinator

To the family of Mr. Van Thyn-My daughter and I had the great pleasure of meeting Mr. and Mrs. Van Thyn 9 years ago when she was doing a report on the Holocaust in middle school. You mother graciously invited us to their home and while there we also met your father. They both left a lasting impression on us and we have always considered it a blessing that we met them. May you and your mother find the peace you need to get you thru this difficult time.