Erin & Zachary Van Horn
1976 - 2017
Erin & Zachary Van Horn
1976 - 2017
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BORN
1976
DIED
2017
Erin & Zachary Van Horn Obituary
Zachary "Z-man", "Tiger" Van Horn was born October 11, 2006 and passed heartbreakingly soon on July 17, 2017. Zach was 10 years old and attended Jenks West School. He lived in Jenks, OK where he excelled at well…everything from sports to being an attentive friend and big brother. This young man was a sportsman, outdoorsman, and an excellent buddy. He especially excelled at being a big brother to Sammy who he protected, inspired, loved and supported. He was there when she fell down… Zachary is survived by his father and wingman, Matthew Van Horn, his sisters Lauren and Samantha, his grandmothers, Nancy Malone and Jan Van Horn, and so, so many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He was a non-stop, energetic fireball with a tender and compassionate heart. He joined his mother, Erin Van Horn in Heaven and was preceded by his grandfathers, Gary Van Horn and Randy Malone. So many treasures loved and lost for this family and community of friends.
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Nancy Malone
December 5, 2017
My beautiful daughter. I am so lonely without you. Our secrets and love. My heart is torn in half. I will do my best to take care of your beautiful girls. Dance in the rain. I will help Matt. I want to scream for my selfish loss. Bask in heaven with Zachary. I will see you soon. Mom
Jeff and Sue Chandler
August 3, 2017
Matt,
Jeff and I are in shock over this devastating news. We are praying for you and your daughters. There are many people in the industry thinking of you. We are here for you! God Bless You ALL!
Love, Jeff and Sue Chandler
Mrs. Balan
July 25, 2017
Lauren and family- You have been in my thoughts and prayers for the past week. No one is ever prepared for this kind of shock. Life isn't fair, but God is still loving. I find comfort listening to Through All of This by Colton Dixon and This Hope by Tenth Avenue North. My deepest sympathies.
Rebecca Anderson
July 25, 2017
I am so very sorry for the loss of Erin and Zachary. Or hearts are with your family.
Rebecca Blevins Anderson, AO Theta sister
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July 25, 2017
Rest in Peace
Lily Gano
July 25, 2017
I am so very sorry for the loss of Erin and Zach. My heart and mind are still in shock. The world has suffered a tragic loss and we will never be the same. All of my thoughts, prayers and love.
John Wight
July 25, 2017
"Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,
and may Your perpetual light shine upon them."
--John Wight
LaWanda Brannan
July 25, 2017
To the Van Horn Family: I did not personally know your family but my heart aches for the pain each of you are feeling at this time. My family has been praying for you as are so many others. May God comfort each of you as only He can.
Phil & Nancy Malone
July 24, 2017
Beautiful boy. Beautiful soul.
Touches our heart deeply. Prayers to Matt, Lauren and Samantha, Nancy and Scott
Jeris Ford
July 24, 2017
So very sorry for your loss of your precious Erin and Zack. Our grandson was a classmate of Zack's. Please know the world feels your pain, at this time, and we all pray for God to wrap His Love around you. God Bless, Shrader's / Ford's
July 24, 2017
My heart goes out to the family. We first met the Malone family while our children were attending Rosary Catholic School. Erin was such a darling and sweet person. May your family find peace and understanding.
Christy (Greenlee) Reed
Mike & Patty Esposito
July 24, 2017
Patty and I are so sorry for your losses. May God be in your prayers and in your heart at this time. We will keep you and the other family's in our prayers. God Bless you all.
Mike & Patty Esposito
Shelley Nole
July 23, 2017
Zach was a beautiful boy with an infectious personality many of the boys called him their best friend and they mean the BEST friend, our hearts are hurting as we continue to pray for understanding and for God to bring you comfort.
Kevin & Amy Flick
July 23, 2017
Our deepest sympathy during this most devastating time. We are so saddened by the loss of Erin & your precious son. We will continue to keep your family in our thoughts & prayers.
John Maguregui
July 23, 2017
Matt & Family,
Our deepest condolences for your loss brother. Even though it's been years since we've spoken, rest assured your pain and grief is felt by all of us who live in Austin. There's a hand full of friends down here that'll continue keeping you and your girls in our thoughts and prayers.
With the deepest sympathies,
John and Joana Maguregui
Charlene Stuart
July 23, 2017
I am so very sorry for your losses. Prayers for comfort and peace as you walk through this painful time. May the love of God and of your many friends sustain you.
Love you!
July 22, 2017
A handsome young boy taken too soon. Prayers to the family. May you Rest In Peace.
Debbie Fowble
July 21, 2017
Matt, Lauren, and Sam,
I am so sorry for your great losses. I hope you realize how many people are praying for each of you. God will provide His comfort and peace, rely on Him during this tough time in your lives. You are all loved.
With sympathy and love,
Debbie
(Stillwater Surgery Center)
Carol
July 21, 2017
Gone too soon Angels above looking over you and the girls Many prayers are with you and your family
We love you and are here if you need anything
With love,
Carol & Lee Hitt
Erik Gano
July 21, 2017
Matt & Family,
From all of the Ganos, you have our deepest sympathies. Our hearts go out to you with all of the love we have to give. In our single encounter as families at a Colorado Rockies game in Denver, we had such a good time. Lily has expressed how much she admires Erin's beauty and spirit. It was a joy to have spent that time with your entire family. Your children are so wonderful, and Zach was so nice to Elle that evening.
Personally, I will always remember our travels from Crested Butte to 10,000 Waves in Santa Fe, and back to Norman, just me, you and the Red Hot Momma in my old blue truck. We've had some great times together, and there will be many more to come. I assure you of this. We love you so much and always will.
With love and sympathy,
Erik, Lily & Elizabeth Gano
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