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for George Vander Weyden
Donald Christo
December 5, 2007
My condolences to the Vander Weyden family for their loss. As an administrator in Homewood, I worked with George on several interdistrict committees when he was principal at HF North. He motivated people with his outstanding educational leadership.
Shirley Sword
December 3, 2007
To the VanderWeyden family: Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss. I knew Mr. VanderWeyden best as the father of my best childhood friends, and remember the many hours I spent at their house, a house full of warm feelings and so much love. Lots of good memories. May they carry you through these difficult days, and know that I am keeping you all in my thoughts.
Leslie Wilson
December 1, 2007
George was a most gracious and respectful leader. His presence could turn a collection of individuals into a warm gathering. He was very supportive of me when I was working under him and visited me later when I held a principalship in "my" building. I treasure the lessons he taught me and the time he spent with me. Indeed he was a "gentleman and a scholar" who enjoyed and used the English language to its full capacity. My sympathy to you, Carol, and to the rest of your family.
Howard Bakken
December 1, 2007
George was a gentleman and a wonderful neighbor. I have fond memories of his enthusiasm when his piano arrived. Had we not moved, I'm certain he and I would have had many opportunities for putting it to good use.
Our sympathies to the entire family.
ED MOSEVICH
November 30, 2007
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
H.F. 1959
ED MOSEVICH
November 30, 2007
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Karen Rezny
November 30, 2007
May it bring comfort to George's family to know how he was respected and loved by so many who had the honor of working with him at HF.
Dennis Fink
November 29, 2007
I have nothing but pleasant memories of George from my years at H-F. When I statred he was a department chairman and went on to be principal of the North Building. The years I spent in the North building with George as principal were among my best years at H[F.
Dick Ford
November 29, 2007
My thought is that Coach Vander Weyden and Coach Burghardt made a great coaching team at RTHS.
Tony Petullo
November 29, 2007
George Vander Weyden was my first coach at Rich Township High School. He was also my teacher of algebra and Latin. Most importantly, he was an inspiration for what could be accomplished in life. He was one of the most influential people in my life. I'm very happy that I told him so several years ago. It is with great sadness that I hear of his passing.
Carol Vernetti Grzelak
November 28, 2007
Sorry to hear of your loss. George was principal of the North Building when I started teaching at H-F, many years ago. He was well known for his wearing red on Fridays and his eloquent use of language. A brillant scholar and a nice person too.
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