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Charles Van Derbeck Obituary

VAN DERBECK,

CHARLES, 61

Dunnellon - Mr. Charles "David" Van Derbeck, 61 of Dunnellon, Fl., Passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at his residence. David was born in Bridgeton, NJ and came to this area 5 years ago from St. Croix, Virgin Islands. David is a Viet Nam Veteran and retired from the Army and National Guard after 31 years as a chopper pilot, and worked with the U.S. Marshall's in St. Croix. He enjoyed building and doing things with his hands. David was a member of Berean Baptist Church in Ocala, Fl. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife Carmen E. Van Derbeck of 15 years of Dunnellon, Fl., daughter- Evelyn Maria Van Derbeck of Dunnellon, Fl., sister- Julie Exter of Beggs, Ok. There will be a memorial service celebrating David's life on Sat. Jan 3, 2009 at Berean Baptist Church, 4800 SW 20th St. Ocala, Fl., at 2:00 PM all are welcome to attend the service. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Berean Baptist Church in memory of David. Arrangements by ROBERTS FUNERAL HOMES, Downtown Chapel, 606 SW 2nd Ave., Ocala, Fl. 352-622-4141.

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Published by Ocala Star-Banner from Dec. 28 to Dec. 29, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
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Carl W Rainear

July 22, 2023

Bridgeton High School Class of 1965

Sue Cook

January 15, 2009

Carmen,
I know your loss, this December 9th I also loss my husband to ALS.
David and I were in the same homeroom in high school. My husband Bob had ASL for 3 years. Please if you want to contact me, I know what you went and are going through.
I sent you my love that is all we can say at a time like this.
Sue Turner Cook

Susan Lisowski Sloan

January 15, 2009

My sincere prayers for you at this time. Dave was a classmate -- BHS Class of 65.

Carl Rainear

January 15, 2009

Condolences to the family at this time of sorrow may the memories of the good times get you thru this sad time.

David was my Classmate from Bridgeton High 1965.

We have lost 3 Classmates David was the second from ALS in a month.

God Bless

Becky Johnson

December 28, 2008

Carmen and Evelyn i have no magic words to make you feel better other than to say God and Time will heal your broken hearts. it will be rough but you will make it. our thoughts and prayres are with you God Bless and Keep you. Love Becky and Kelli Johnson

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