Jan Thomas van Loon

Jan van Loon Obituary

van LOON Jan Thomas van Loon passed away Monday, May 9, 2005 in Dallas, TX. He was born August 24, 1945 in New Orleans, LA to Dorothy Fischer van Loon and Gerardus van Loon. He is survived by wife, Iris L. Bradley; step-daughter, Susan E. Gleiser; daughter, Lauren Romanauskas and husband Alex Romanauskas; grandsons, Gabriel and Rowan Romanauskas; sisters, Bobbie Coates-Wondrasch and husband Frank Wondrasch, Emily van Loon and husband Thom Wolfe; brother, Rick van Loon; and numerous nieces and nephews. Jan attended St. Martin's Episcopal School in New Orleans, Louisiana State University and LSU Law School. He was active in the oil and gas industry for more than 30 years, starting as a landman for Chevron Oil Company in New Orleans and was currently with the law firm of Oats & Hudson in New Orleans, Lafayette and Baton Rouge, LA. He was also involved in the American Association of Professional Landmen where he held every Committee Chairmanship at one time or another and served on the Executive Committee twice. He was also a member of the Petroleum Landmen's Association of New Orleans, Dallas and Houston, former member of the Board of Directors of Easter Seals of Louisiana, the Mardi Gras Krewe of Alla, State Fair of Texas Chairman's Task Force, and active with youth events at Highland Park United Methodist Church. He loved life, loved to smile, and make others smile. He will be sorely missed for his work ethic, drive and good humor. The family will receive friends Wednesday, May 11, 2005 from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home, Dallas, TX. A Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 12, 2005 at Highland Park United Methodist Church. Pallbearers will be Will Allen, Bill Bray, Francis deBlanc, Robin Forte', Mart Hudson, Robert Kinler, Steve Oats and Archie Thompson. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Highland Park United Methodist Church Youth Choir, 3300 Mockingbird Ln., Dallas, TX 75209 or State Fair of Texas Scholarship Fund, PO Box 150009, Dallas, TX 75315. SPARKMAN/HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME 7405 W. NORTHWEST HWY. DALLAS, TEXAS 75225 Information: 214-363-5401

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Published by The Times-Picayune on May 11, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Jan van Loon

13 Entries

Emily van Loon

May 13, 2005

Thank you all for the wonderful things you have said about my brother. His daughter Lauren, his two grandchildren Rowan and Gabriel, and his entire family will keep all of these messages close to our hearts as we move forward with our lives without Jan among us. Seventeen members of Jan's birth family came to Dallas from all parts of the country to bid him farewell. Our dad was from Holland and our many cousins in The Netherlands mourn his loss and also appreciate your kind words. Jan gave so much of himself to his friends and as his family we are honored that he touched so many lives.

MICHAEL KIRBY

May 12, 2005

JAN AND I WERE IN LAW SCHOOL AT LSU FROM 1970-1973. I HAD THE PLEASURE OF HAVING HIM, AMONG SEVERAL OTHERS AT JACK BROOK'S FIRM, REPRESENT ME IN SEVERAL IMPORTANT CASES. HE WAS TRULY A GENTLEMAN AND A FIRST CLASS LAWYER, IN THE FINEST SENSE OF THAT WORD. MAY HE REST IN PEACE.

MICHAEL KIRBY

Kathy Williams

May 12, 2005

I was Jan's paralegal for almost seven years. He was the most hard-working person I have ever known. He taught me many things, not just about the practice of law and litigation, but about myself and how important it is to participate in outside organizations and keep up with technology. Jan, I hadn't seen you lately, but you were a huge influence on my career and my life, and I will never forget you. You and your family are in my prayers.

Michele Plaisance

May 11, 2005

To Ms. Iris and Family,

I remember when I first met Jan five years ago when I started working with Easter Seals Louisiana. He always went out of his way to help me and make me feel welcomed. The more I got to know him the more I realized that I was blessed to be able to work with such a great and funny person. He will be missed dearly. Ms. Iris, you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

Jack P. Brook

May 11, 2005

Jan and I were law partners for 17 years. He was in every respect a wonderful man. During his tenure as a board member and as Chairman of the Easter Seals Society, much progress was made in providing help to those with disabilities. As a lawyer he was a hard-working,honest and ethical advocate for his clients. I will be among the many who will miss his counsel and company. Rest in peace, Jan

Jack Sweeney

May 11, 2005

Jan was a great friend and all of his work on behalf of AAPL was much appreciated. He was always ready to help at whatever task seemed impossible.

He will be missed greatly

Shirley Meine

May 11, 2005

To Family and Friends:

I met Jan when I started at AAPL in 1989 and will always cherish the many, many memories of all wonderful times we shared during my 13 years at AAPL. Jan was “the man” whenever you needed anything. I will always remember his big smile and good heart. Iris and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jim Shute

May 11, 2005

I got to know Jan and Iris five years ago from teaching confirmation at Highland Park United Methodist Church. We love them both and I will miss Jan. He was funny and we used to raz each other about college football. He was LSU and I was Ole Miss. He always had a smile on his face, was witty and was a super guy. God bless you Jan. God rest your soul and I know you are in heaven!

Alice & Randy Helms

May 11, 2005

Jan is one of my favorite landmen ! He always would go out of his way to say hello to "the wives" at Landman meetings. What a great guy ! We will miss him.

Alicia Freysinger

May 11, 2005

My husband, Dave, and I extend our deepest sympathy to Iris, Susan and all of Jan's family. Jan and I practiced law together for a number of years and I consider him a dear friend. He always had smile on his face, loved a joke and had a kind word to say. He cared about everyone and was the first one there to help if you needed it. I will always treasure those times and remember him fondly and with love. I will miss him. My prayers and thoughts will remain with Jan and all of his family. Alicia Freysinger

Karen Herbst

May 11, 2005

Jan's passing is a great loss to our profession as well as his family. Jan and I co chaired the Nashville '97 Convention--talk about two strong willed people! He is probably the most organized efficient person I ever met! The time he has donated with all of his volunteer work in AAPL, the oil business and his community is to be admired and long remembered. My deepest sympathy to everyone in this loss.

Ann Menge loomis

May 11, 2005

I was a classmate with Jan at St. Martins school. I send my prayers in this time or loss and sadness.

Raymond Goodrich

May 11, 2005

To the Family and Friends of Jan Van Loon:

Jan hired me on my first major-company leasing project back in the '70's. I remember him as good-natured and supportive. Later from 1980-82 in New Orleans we served on a PLANO committe together and enjoyed the comraderie of the boom times. My memories of him are lasting and good. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones.

Raymond Goodrich and Family

Austin, TX

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