Portland, Oregon
Sep 15, 1956 – Aug 21, 2013
Mechelen, Nathan Louis Van 56 Sept. 15, 1956 Aug. 21, 2013 Proud warrior for family, friends and social justice, Nathan died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. Nathan was born in Seattle and grew up in its suburbs. Following graduation from Mount Rainier High School, Nathan joined the...
Read MoreI always enjoyed seeing Nathan coming to work, always a smile even when pain was gripping him. He was a person you could turn to when things didn't make sense and get them answered. I will always miss Nathan.
George Fix
October 24, 2013 | Molalla, OR
You will be greatly missed by all.
Donald Fowler
October 15, 2013 | Tacoma, WA
I regret that I just found out of the loss of our noble friend, Nathan. Otherwise , I would have tried to attend the service. I started working at PDX in early 2011 for AFGE on the TSA campaign. Nathan was one of the first members and he e-mailed updates to the members, attended meetings religiously, and helped keep the core group together when a rival union, NTEU, was gaining strength. Nathan was a kind, considerate gentleman, a committed activist, and a hard worker. I'm glad I knew...
Grant Schott
October 14, 2013 | Portland, OR
Nathan will be truly missed by everyone who knew him. I really enjoyed working with him. My condolences goes out to his family.
Dee Dee Krakowski
September 24, 2013 | WA
Nathan was a joy to work with. I am going to miss seeing his smiling face whenever I came to work. Nathan will be missed. My prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.
Teresa Barrett
September 21, 2013 | Vancouver, WA
Nathan was one of my closest, dearest friends at TSA. We enjoyed many great conversations.
Terry Dunn
September 20, 2013 | Portland, OR
Nathan was a top-notch Officer. As his Supervisor and his friend, I fully respected his work ethic and kindness. He was sincere and an inspiration for everyone. A good man. God bless.
David Triglia
September 20, 2013 | Bedaverton, OR
Nathan is a quiet steady hand to the tiller we steered through checked baggage at PDX for Homeland Security. Reliable, trustworthy, strong of moral and ethic. I expect the resurrection to be kinder to the Van Mechelens than to my family. Your hopes are secure,dbrowe
dave rowe
September 20, 2013 | Vancouver, WA
Nathan was a pleasure to work with. I know he will be missed by many. Gone but never forgotten, forever part of the TSA family.
Don Headrick
September 19, 2013 | Fresno, CA