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Van Ollie Williams passed away on April 10, 2012 in Pasadena, TX. He was born December 30, 1929 to David Jackson and Rosa Ida (Lakey) Williams in San Augustine Co., TX. Van graduated from high school in Bronson, TX in 1947 and joined the Air Force June 5 of that year. He married Minerva Sosa on November 5, 1949 in Puerto Rico, and they remained married for 62 years. Van worked for 32 years at Diamond Shamrock/Occidental in Deer Park, TX.
He is preceded in death by his son, Paul David Williams; brothers, Glen and Gerald Williams; and sister, Gladys Marie Williams. Van is survived by his wife, Minerva Williams; daughters, Brenda Jones, Bonnie Shannon, and Paula Pereira; grandsons, Van Blake Shannon, Christopher Jones, Bryan Shannon, Brandon Shannon, and Matthew Pereira; great grandchildren, Devan and Dylan Shannon, and Farrah Shannon; brother, Waylon Williams; and sister, Sherry Keller.
The world lost the best Husband, Daddy, and "PoPo" you could ever have.
The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, April 13, 2012 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Grand View Funeral Home. Funeral services will take place on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in Grand View Chapel, with interment to follow in Grand View Memorial Park. Those desiring to do so may make memorial donations in honor of Van to the American Diabetes Association. Words of comfort may be shared with the family by visiting grandviewfunerals.com
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Mark Seelbach
April 19, 2012
I'm so sorry I just found out about Van and wasn't at the service. I had the pleasure of working as his welder for a few months and worked in the same shop with him for quite a while. He was a true master of his craft and was a delight to work with. Van was as fine a man as I have ever known and a day close to Van was going to be a good day.
KAREN WILLIAMS DAVIS
April 14, 2012
Bonnie and Paula,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family during this trying time. May the love of your family, friends, and special memories of your dad bring you comfort and peace.
April 14, 2012
Just heard of Van's passing. He was a wonderful husband, father and friend. Our thoughts, love and prayers are with the family. Remembering great times together playing 42. Love, Gary & Becky West
V DeBose
April 13, 2012
With heartfelt condolences to you and your family during this difficult time.
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April 12, 2012
Please let me extend my deepest sympathy. I know how hard this is for all of you at this time. While I never met him, I have certainly heard of a lot about him. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather to all of you. Feel strengthened by his past wisdom and companionship which he shared with all of you.
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