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Mark VanGorp Obituary
Mark A. Van Gorp, age 58, of Nixa, Missouri was taken home to be with His Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 while enjoying a beach getaway in North Carolina with his beloved wife Anita, of 35 years.
He was born in Hammond, Indiana on November 6, 1954, and throughout his life faithfully served the Lord as an Assemblies of God pastor and missionary.
He is survived by his wife; and children: Ben, Aaron and his wife Lisa, Jannah and her husband Joe Swink; and granddaughter, Elliott Swink.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 15, 2013 in Greenlawn Funeral Home East in Springfield. Burial will follow in Glenn Cemetery in Nixa. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, July 14, 2013.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in honor of Mark to help other missionaries fulfill their calling to spread the Good News.
Memorial gifts can be made in care of Aaron Van Gorp, PO Box 9594 Springfield, MO 65801 or online at http://thevangorps.org/remember-mvg/
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Mark VanGorp
August 21, 2013
I'm sorry for you loss Anita. May God Bless you and family. Verna Allen
Louise Wienckowski
July 17, 2013
Anita and Family,
I am so saddened to hear about Mark's passing. You seemed to have such a close and affectionate relationship. I met him a few times at school and enjoyed our interactions. I want you to know that I am thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers.
I was out of town and just heard the news. My condolences to you Anita.
Heather Clements
July 16, 2013
We love you and so sorry for your loss. If you need anything Ryan Broyles the custodian at Westport knows how to reach me the girls send their love to. May you find peace soon. Love Lizzy Taylor hailey heather and Troy
Dennis Sanders
July 15, 2013
My family will always have great fond memories of Mark as a young boy and growing into a young man the times he spent with our family and my brother Steve, these 2 as first cousins had wonderful fun times together. We all feel the hurt in losing Mark on this earth but can celebrate his life and know he is home with his Lord and Saviour and we will all meet again one day in our Heavenly dwelling. Prayers to all family and loved ones.
Ralph and Trish Bridwell
July 14, 2013
What a kind man ,
Elnora and Cindy Jordan
July 14, 2013
Your cousins in Winamac want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry to hear about Mark.
Sherry Hughes
July 13, 2013
Praying
Troy and Sherry Hughes
July 13, 2013
My prayers are with your family every day and Troy and I love and cherish the times we had with Mark. He was a blessing to so many and will be greatly missed.
Gayle Dedelow Blanton
July 13, 2013
Mark is my younger cousin so it was good that we got in touch. When my brother was dying he prayed for our family which I appreciated. It is always a comfort to know when someone gets to meet our Lord! Mark is meeting his earthly father also! What a reunion!
July 2011- good times at O'Charlie's
gary&Bev Cushman
July 13, 2013
July 13, 2013
Anita,Aaron,Jannah&Ben-
Words cannot describe our sadness when we heard the news. We only take comfort that he is with our Savior in a better place. Our love & prayers are with all of you. Love, Bev & Gary
Jeff & Bonnie Towne
July 13, 2013
We have so many memories of Mark. Our deepest condolences to you, Neets, and your family. We have been praying and will continue to pray for comfort for peace and for wisdom in these upcoming days. Love you.
Brenda Hessee
July 13, 2013
Anita, your family has been in my prayers this week, My heart broke when I heard the news.
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