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Charles Van Goor Obituary
AGE: 100 • Maiden, NC
Mr. Charles T. Van Goor, Sr., age 100, of Maiden, North Carolina, passed away January 12, 2012. Charles was born February 11, 1911 in Amsterdam Holland in the Netherlands. He came to the U.S. with his family after WWI and grew up on a farm in upper New York State. He served in the Army prior to WWII, after which he became a power engineer. He served last 24 years of his career with Toms River Chemical Corp. in Toms River, NJ. Charles retired to North Carolina in 1976 with his wife Helen, who later passed away in 1984. Charles remarried Marie Martin in 1985, and resided in Maiden until his death.
Charles was a very active member of the First United Methodist Church of Toms River, NJ for 23 years, and then of St. Matthews UCC of Maiden, NC for 30 years. In addition, he was a devoted family man with a rich family history and is remembered for his punctuality and dry sense of humor.
Charles is survived by a son, daughter, 3 step-daughters, 11 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held Monday, January 16, 2012 at St. Matthews UCC in Maiden, NC at 3:00PM.
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Geri Januszeski
January 9, 2020
Uncle Charlie was such a nice guy. My Aunt Helen and him were so supportive when we lost our dad. My mom and Aunt Helen were sisters. My mom loved her so much. Uncle Charlie was a father figure to us. Took us on fishing trips and canoe trips. He filled such a void in our lives. Oh and Aunt Helen was a great cook and always prepared such wonderful meals. He lived a long and fulfilling life... Thank you Uncle Charlie!!! ❤❤
Samantha Moose
January 31, 2012
I just want to say that Mr. Van Goor's presense at Carillon is missed. I really miss seeing him and talking to him. He made a huge impact on my life! I pray for peace for his family and I hope to see some of you .. Love Sam!! PCA/CNA from Carillon Assisted Living in Newton NC
Cathy Bumgarner
January 16, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Mr. Van Goor was a very special person. God bless.
Kay Lowman
January 15, 2012
Thoughts and prayers,,,
Jerry and Cindy Minteer
January 15, 2012
In God's arms.
Barbara Brockelman
January 15, 2012
Our prayers and thoughts are are with your family. What an amazing life to celebrate.
Geri Januszeski
January 15, 2012
Our sincere sympathy to the van goor and Pratt families. I have many childhood memories of visiting with aunt Helen and uncle Charlie. Loved to watch him gardening. He always had the best jersey tomatoes! But I will never forget our "canoe trip"! I am sure he is up there smiling at this right now. He lived an incredible life and seemed to have lived it to the fullest. God bless him and may he rest in peace.
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