Alan Delos Van Nort

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Alan Van Nort Obituary

ALAN DELOS VAN NORT, 64, of Spring, Texas, passed away on February 22nd, 2007, after a six month battle with leukemia. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Jane Cupps Van Nort. He is also survived by his son David, David's wife Lesley, granddaughter, Katherine, son Jonathan, daughter Alice, and his brothers Arthur Van Nort and David Van Nort. Alan was preceded in death by his parents and sisters Ardeth Summers and Mildred Snyder. Alan was born February 13th, 1943, in Kane, Pennsylvania to Arthur Van Nort and Mildred Dowell Van Nort. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1965. As a student, he was on the Varsity diving and gymnastic teams and was also a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. During his forty years in the elevator industry, Alan worked for Westinghouse Elevator, VTM Elevator and Fujitec America, Inc. He was active in the Building Owners and Managers Association and the Institute of Real Estate Management. Alan also served as the Chairman of the State of Texas Elevator Advisory Board. He enjoyed a full life: family, friends, work, travel and hobbies. He was a devoted husband and father and will be especially remembered for his love of people, wonderful sense of humor and love of life. A memorial service will be held at Northwoods Presbyterian Church at 3320 FM 1960 West, Houston, on Saturday, March 3rd at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center PO Box 4486, Houston, TX 77210-4486 or Northwoods Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund 3320 FM 1960 W., Houston, TX 77068.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Feb. 28, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Alan Van Nort

13 Entries

Tim Van Nort

March 8, 2007

Aunt Jane and Family,We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Uncle Lannie. I always looked up to him. He will be missed and will always be in my thoughts. Our thoughs and prayers are with all of you. God Bless You.
Love, the Tim Van Nort family

VICKI REICHERT

March 6, 2007

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during a very difficult time for your family. I did not have the pleasure of knowing Alan for as long a time as many, but you can be sure of this, he had to be a great man to raise such wonderful children. There a many good memories for your family, keep those close to your heart. God Bless you all.

Houshyar Moarefi

March 3, 2007

Dear Van Nort Family

My name is Houshyar Moarefi, and I was associated with Alan through business. In 1990’s, when I first met Alan, I was impressed with his professionalism, positive attitude and knowledge. Over the years, as we became friends I learned that his enthusiasm goes beyond his work. I found him to be proud of his family. He was an honorable man. His character was strong, and his soul was gentle. It is certain that he will be remembered well by all who knew him.

I did not learn about Alan’s illness until recent weeks. I am saddened that I did not have the opportunity to check on him while he was being treated. I regret this. Today, due to illness, I am unable to attend Alan’s memorial service, however you are in my thoughts and prayers. Please accept my deepest sympathies.

John McCarty

March 1, 2007

My Dear Jane: I was so sad to hear of Lanny's passing. Jim Clark called to give me the news and it brought a rush of wonderful memories of the times we had together (at the fraternity house,the apartment on Penn Ave., the scuba diving trip to Fla.,etc.) And I will never forget how thoughtful you and Lanny were in 1969, when he invited me to Columbus, OH for a visit to mark my return from Vietnam. Lanny threw a party that seemed to last all weekend. Good times, all. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. He will be missed.

David and Norma Van Nort

March 1, 2007

My brother Alan,
We miss you terribly. The memories in my mind will bring a smile to my face ever time I think of you. You were always so good to me. We will always remember the times we shared. We will see each other again some day. We love you.
Jane and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers always!!!!!

Patrick, Jennifer and Morgan Schumaker

March 1, 2007

We are very saddened to hear of your loss. We hope you remember him always, with happiness.

Richard Dorn

March 1, 2007

Dear Jane and family,

I was deeply saddened to learn of Alan's passing. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. I will miss Alan and his great sense of humor, my life was blessed for having known him.

Karen Hettenbaugh

February 28, 2007

Aunt Jane and family,
We are all feeling sadness and grieving the loss of Uncle Lannie. We were so lucky to be able to spend time with you all and have great memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love Karen, Randy, Devin and Ryan

Mary Bachmeyer

February 28, 2007

Alice and Family,

I just want you to know that you are in my prayers. I will be thinking of you and your family.

John Kelly

February 28, 2007

My name is John Kelly and I am associated with a group of lay ministers called Presbyterian Outreach to Patients (POP) who visit patients in the Texas Medical Center in Houston. Over the last few months, I had the privilege of visiting with Alan at M.D. Anderson. Because we are both from Pennsylvania, we had much in common and had fun sharing PA stories (even though I'm from eastern PA and went to the dreaded Penn State). I learned more about elevators in my visits with Alan than I ever could have learned from a book. I always enjoyed talking with Alan and I will miss his sense of humor, his kindness and his dignity.

Crystal and Chuck Link

February 28, 2007

Dearest Alice and Family
You are in my thoughts and prayers and I am sorry about the loss of your father. Please remember that Jesus prepares a special home for us and I am sure that your Dad is enjoying his due reward.
God Bless you all.

Bonnie Van Nort

February 28, 2007

I'm going to miss you Uncle Lannie. Thank you for being a good role model. Our paths will cross again some day.
Love, Bonnie

Larry and Cyndi Schumaker

February 28, 2007

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

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