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Dirk Anthony Van Voorhis

1930 - 2014

Dirk Anthony Van Voorhis obituary, 1930-2014, Riverside, CA

BORN

1930

DIED

2014

Dirk Van Voorhis Obituary

DIRK ANTHONY VAN VOORHIS, age 83, was called to heaven on May 17, 2014 at home. Dirk was born December 24, 1930 in Los Angeles, California. He had a long career in electronics, but his passion was always aviation. Dirk lived his life being a nice guy to all. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Joyce; daughters, Lindsay (Dave) and Lisa (Joey); son, David (Linda); 8 grandchildren, 3 great-grand-children, and his brother Phil (Carole). Dirk was an active member of the Riverside Free Methodist Church. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, June 14th at 4 PM at his church located at 8431 Diana Street. Riverside. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Riverside Free Methodist Church in his name.

Published by The Press-Enterprise on Jun. 12, 2014.
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The last thing my father told me was to "go catch a bluefin. The most amazing happened the day he died, I caught two!

David Van Voorhis

May 26, 2015

Lindsey and David on behalf of my family Bill Wolter, Carl Wolter and and myself, Karen Wolter-Proctor our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

June 16, 2014

Joyce...I can't believe this. Dirk sounded so well last time we spoke on the phone. I am so sorry. Cousin, Marilyn, just told me by E mail.We will all miss him. Love, Carol and Dick Wilson

June 13, 2014

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14

Celebration of Life

4:00 p.m.

Riverside Free Methodist Church

431 Diana Street, Riverside, CA

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