Yvonne-Van Doren-Obituary

Yvonne Alice Van Doren

Redding, California

1920 - 2010

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Yvonne Alice Steelhammer Van Doren 1920 - 2010Yvonne Van Doren Redding educator and musician, died in Chico, CA surrounded by her family, early in the morning on Sunday, November 21, 2010. Born February 5, 1920, in Nashua, Iowa, to Fritz Harold and Clara Miller Steelhammer, she was the oldest...

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Robert & siblings,

So sorry to hear about your mother. When I look back on when I attended church as a child, I always enjoyed when your mom was either playing the organ or the piano. She was such a fixture to the church. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Mom is not well or she would be at your mom's funeral.

Barbara Allpress & Family

Dear Robert & Melinda and all the Van Dorens,

Please know that our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. We have watched for many years, with admiration, the attentiveness and loving care you gave to Yvonne. She was a talented person, who left a legacy of musical memories, and will be missed by many.

Our hearts go out to you and your sisters.

Love,

Dear Yvonne, Kevin and all those who had the joy of living in her orbit. Our sincerest condolences for a very significant loss. She lives on in the lives of those she affected so deeply and will never be forgotten.

The Estrada kids send thoughts & prayers to the family. Mrs Van Doren was our teacher at Mistletoe School years ago.

I send my best wishes and condolences to all of Yvonne's family. Your mother was a wonderful woman, and someone I'll always deeply appreciate. She and my mother enjoyed a very special and dear friendship for many, many years. I remember when our family first moved to Redding in the early 60's, and our mothers met at the Methodist Church. They enjoyed many wonderful times together, and supported each other through some deep sorrows. When my mother began her fight with ALS, Yvonne remained...

Robert, Melinda and family. Michael and I are very sorry for your loss and wish we could be there for the service on Monday. We are thinking of you all and sending our love and comfort. Yvonne will be missed by everyone.

Dear Marcia,

Remember me, Kathy Kvam from Shasta College and Chico State in the 60's and early 70's? OMG! I just wanted to pass on my sympathy to you for the loss of your mother. It sounds like she had a very fulling life with her contributions to many causes. I may have met your mom while living in Redding or Chico but I just can't remember.

I hope you are well and it would be very nice to hear from you. I'm living in Port Orchard, WA with a sister and brother not...

Dear Mrs.VanDorens family,sorry to hear you have lost a wonderful mom and grandmother. She was my elementary teacher at mistletoe. She was a very patient and compassionate woman. I have very fond memories of her. Love and peace to your family, leslie Reynolds

Robert and family, I am so sorry for your loss.