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Donald Van De Moere Obituary
Born in Fairlawn, Mr. VanDeMoere was a lifelong Sussex County resident. He was a weigh master at SCMUA in Lafayette for 13 years before his retirement at the age of 69. He was previously a self-employed dairy farmer in Sparta, then worked for Umbrian Farm in Lafayette for 14 years, and later worked for Hyper-Humus in Lafayette for 17 years.
The son of the late Theodore and Vera Reith VanDeMoere, Mr. VanDeMoere is survived by his wife of 50 years, Nancy L. VanDeMoere; five children, Donald T. VanDeMoere Jr. and his wife, Sherrie, of Fredon Township, Daniel VanDeMoere and his wife, Robin, of Hampton Township, David VanDeMoere of Wantage, Diana L. Garris and her husband, Joe, of Stillwater, and Denise A. Bush and her husband, Adrian, of Wantage; 27 grandchildren, Stacie, Donald III, Steven, Joseph, Sherilyn, Stefanie, Melanie, Allison, Daniel, Nicholas, Faith, Harley, Joseph Jr., Rebekah, Andrew, Mark, Sarah, Rachel, Timothy, Hannah, Joshua, Jacob, Amanda, Rachel, Jessica, Heather and Jason; eight great-grandchildren; one brother, Theodore VanDeMoere and his wife, Maddie, of Arizona; and one sister, Joyce Cosh and her husband, Harold, of Wantage.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at the Smith-McCracken Funeral Home, 63 High St., Newton. Interment will follow in Frankford Plains Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m.
At the request of the family, please do not send flowers. Online condolences may be offered at www.smithmccrackenfuneralhome.com.
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Tracy Hart
April 3, 2010
Dear Van De Moere family,
I was so sorry to hear of Don's passing. Your faith will sustain you through this tough time. He lives on in his many children, grand and great grandchildren.
With Love and Thoughts.
March 24, 2010
Dear Nancy & family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We have fond memories of Don through the years when we were neighbors. And when we would meet up with you on our visits North.
Harry and Carol Rockwell
March 19, 2010
Please acept our deepest sympathy in your recent loss. Tunis and Jennie Sweetman
Flo Washer
March 18, 2010
Dear Nancy and family, I'm sorry I didn't come to Don's funeral, but my heart was with your family at this time and always. You both were so good to me and my family throughtout the years. Gods plan for him were finished here on earth and now he is helping him in heaven, where he is at peace. Love Flo Washer and family
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March 16, 2010
Dear Van De Moere Family,
We are very sorry to hear of the passing away of Mr.Van De Moere. May God strengthen all of you to bear your great loss and may He be with you continually in the future.
Mr. & Mrs. Elias De Bel
Donna Van Nieuwland & Family
March 16, 2010
Dear Van De Moere Family,
We are so very sorry to hear of your husband/dad/grandfather's passing. May God give you strength during this difficult time. May you find peace in your memories, and comfort from your loving family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this difficult and sad time and always.
With our deepest sympathy,
Donna & Family
Mary Ann & Larry Plummer
March 16, 2010
Dear Dan and Robin,
What a blessing that your children had their grandfather in their lives. I wish you the comfort that those memories can bring. I wish you peace during these next few turbulent days. And, I wish you the joy that comes with knowing he is home. Warmest regards, Mary Ann and Larry
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