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William E. Van Atten
1947 - 2019
William E. Van Atten
1947 - 2019
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BORN
1947
DIED
2019
William Van Atten Obituary
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TSgt. Newton and Mary P. Jones
August 7, 2019
Hey Squid, see ya at muster. Hold my place in line.
Jeri Coate
August 3, 2019
The most soft spoken man I ever known. My favorite great uncle. I love you
Dana Sanford
August 3, 2019
So sorry to hear this sad news. Cherish all the sweet, wonderful memories.
Dana
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Lisa McDonald
August 3, 2019
Ive only known Sr Chief a short time, but he touched my heart from the moment I met him. I could feel the love in his heart even though it was with little words and a smile.
Robert Slay
August 3, 2019
Capt. Bill Van Atten, It has been my HONOR to have known and work with Capt. Bill. I am Capt. Robert Slay, Bill and I worked together at Cameron offshore boats. It was my pleasure when the office asked whom I wished onboard Capt. Bill was always at top of the list. I was proud of him on the Chevron job at Eugene island 174 Bill painted a big Chevron symbol on each side of the wheelhouse of the M/V Mary Mc'call even the Chevron employees was proud of his work. Capt. He was good at paper work and structure it was my HONOR to have been a friend of Capt. Bill. Capt. Robert Slay
Cathy Nunez
August 2, 2019
Brenda, May GOD bless you and your family with comfort and peace. You have been dear to us for a very long time Love Huggs and Prayers, Cathy Nunez
Christy Garrett-Glenn
August 1, 2019
Ill sure miss chatting with him
Teddy Broussard
August 1, 2019
RIP William E. "Sr. Chief" "Bill" Van Atten. Your work on earth is complete and God needed you home for your next assignment. You were a wonderful man, husband and friend to all. Condolences to you Brenda Van Atten, all your children...God Bless All....
Amanda Anderson
August 1, 2019
My deepest sympathy to the family, I will keep you in my prayers.
Alison Poston
August 1, 2019
Sr Chief will be dearly missed by his Rockin Rutherford beach friends. He was such a sweet person and always fun to be around. His legacy will live on through the Facebook page. Ill never forget how thrilled he was to see how much his Facebook page members had grown in such a short time! We will miss him dearly.
Vernon Primeaux
August 1, 2019
Eternal rest grant unto him oh lord, and let your perpetual light shine upon him forever and ever. In your mercy and love, forgive "Bill" whatever sins he may have committed through his human weakness. May he rest in your Heavenly peace, among all the Angels and Saints, for all time. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
My sympathies go out to Brenda an his other family members. Just know that God's sailor has gone home.
Jennifer Van Atten
July 31, 2019
I love you ! Miss you and will see you again! May you have peace in heaven. ❤
Holly Hendrix LaJaunie
July 31, 2019
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Mr. Bill was such a special friend. He will be missed dearly. Love you Mr. Bill. May you rest in peace my friend.
Laura Van Atten Bleimeyer
July 31, 2019
Love you Uncle Billy, rest easy
Jacque
July 31, 2019
Love you...
Sharon Matlock
July 31, 2019
RIP Mr. Van Atten. Our sympathies to your daughter, Jacque Burns and her family as well as your wife and her family. God rest your soul.
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