Canal Winchester, Ohio
Dec 26, 1950 – Feb 10, 2016
Barndt Van Vechten Barndt, age 65, died February 10, 2016 in Lithopolis, OH. Born December 26, 1950 in Ashtabula, OH. Van was and is our sunshine, our teacher of how to live and love and die. He was endlessly proud of his multiple roles within the extended family - as a son, a brother, an uncle,...
Read MoreThe mere mention of Van's name still brings a smile to my face, as does the name Barndt. Regret so much Jack & I didn't attend Van's service; so glad I did get to see & hear him speak @ both Bill & Laura's. My late husband, Jack, worked for ARC Industries & spoke fondly of Van, too! PEACE BE WITH US ALL - Lynn
LYNN CHURCH-AKIN
February 06, 2022 | Friend
I can't imagine how hard this is for all of you.....Van made such a deep imprint on my life. He was a transformative presence on this earth. A rare a gift of a human being. Thank you for the wonderful obit, and for all the ways in which you all embody that same love and warmth of spirit. Van, I hope you know what you meant to all of us, far and wide. Go forth in beauty, my friend.
Patricia Wagner
February 19, 2016 | Columbus, OH
One could not know a more loving & lovely family. Whether while attending church as a child, or riding COTA in college, to passing by the dedicate peace advocates at 161 & High on a Saturday morning seeing Van or any member of the Barndt family always has brought a smile to my heart. From our wedding at Pilgrim Hills (where Beth & I - also celebrated our b-days together) & officiated by Rev Bill (aka our retreats' square dance caller), I have a cherished photo of Van generously helping our...
Lynn Church-Akin
February 16, 2016 | Worthington, OH
Van reflected Christ's love through his love and smile. We feel blessed to have known him through Dublin Community Church. Barbara & Chris Altenburg
February 14, 2016
Van was such a loving person and a delight to all. Her will be missed. Peace to the family.
Maryann Gordon
February 14, 2016 | Cuenca, Ecuador
I have remembered Van often over the years and wondered how he was doing. He has lit my life since I was a teen, and I am sure he will continue to shine. My condolences to Beth and Tom, and everyone else. Not Ohio, but Italy.
Ralph Church
February 14, 2016 | Padova, OH
Van, you always made me smile when you greeted me on Sunday mornings. You didn't know it but you made a difference in my life. Someday we will sing together "You are my sunshine" with the angel chorus. Love you.
Jeff Davis
February 14, 2016 | Lancaster, OH
Matthew 5: 14-16 "You're here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the World. Keep open house; be generous with your lives. Be open to others, you'll prompt people to open up with God." Van has been such a light to our family these many years. He will be missed but his light will shine for ever.
Dick & Beth Betts
February 14, 2016 | Fairfield Glade, TN
Kathy and Tom and all of Van's family, you carried on what Bill and Laura began, giving Van as normal of a life as possible! I recall how much he loved his records and shared that with us when we visited. His hugs,his joy, seeing Lance and I was wonderful. All of you were a part of his joy! Marilyn Shreffler
February 13, 2016
