Harry Van Iderstine

1930 - 2015

Van Iderstine, Harry With great peace and thanksgiving, we celebrate the life of Harry E. Van Iderstine. Harry passed away in his home on September 3, 2015 at the age of 85. He was born to Raymond G. and Mildred (Sheidow) Van Iderstine in Dennis, Massachusetts on July 13, 1930. Harry served in the U.S. Army as a captain during the Korean War and commanded a company of Walker Tanks in the inaugural parade for Dwight D. Eisenhower. Harry was the Chairman on the Board of the Sheidow Bronze Corporation, manufacturers of Williamsburg Bronze cemetery memorials. His career began in the foundry of his Uncle Russell Sheidow's (deceased) bronze company that was founded in 1939, in Brooklyn, NY. In 1963, Harry and the Sheidow Bronze Corporation moved to Kingwood, WV. He became an active member of the Kingwood community where he was a member of the Kingwood Volunteer Fire Department, was a member of the board and later became president. He also served as the elected chairman of the famous Preston County Buckwheat Festival in 1967, served on the city council and was the beloved mayor of Kingwood, WV. Harry was a self made man and loved his community and family. In West Virginia he was an active member of the Masons Preston Lodge #90, the Scottish Rite Bodies, and the Osiris Shrine. Harry was an enthusiast of anything that had an engine! From the Phantom snowmobile that he manufactured at Sheidow Bronze Corporation to antique cars, planes and, motorcycles. Harry was a perfectionist the used his knowledge, skills and love of antique cars to bring them back to life. Harry was not one to boast of all his achievements, but would be the first to share his wealth of knowledge with anyone that asked. Some of his happiest times were spent working on and restoring antique cars. He was an active member of the following clubs: Auburn Cord Duesenberg Club, Rolls-Royce Owners Club, Horseless Carriage Club of America, The Packard Club, Antique Automobile Club ofAmerica, Antique Motorcycle Club of America and the Commemorative Air Force Florida Wing. In 1968, Harry married his wife of 40 years, Pamela Jo Schmidle, and together they raised two children Michael and Megan. In 1988, Harry, Pam, and Megan moved to New Smyrna Beach, FL where he and Pam enjoyed the remainder of their lives. Harry lived a long and full life with many cherished family memories. He was a loving husband and father. He will truly be missed by all that his life touched. Harry was predeceased by his loving wife Pamela Jo Van Iderstine, son Brent Van Iderstine and sister Evelyn Servidori. He is survived by children, Megan Van Iderstine (Timothy) Burke of Port Orange, FL Leslie (Donald) Mix of Ogdensberg, NY, Russell (Anita) Van Iderstine of Palm Bay, FL, and Michael (Jennifer) Masters of Morgantown, WV; grandchildren, Sean Van Iderstine, Stephen Van Iderstine, Lisa (Aaron) Cornman, Curtis (Brandi) Wagner, Michael (Bailey) Wagner, Zachary Van Iderstine, Alyssa Van Iderstine, Brooke (Aaron) Bloom, Stephen Masters, four great- grandchildren and three nephews. As a strong example of God's love to an abundance of friends that became part of our family, we would like to express gratitude and God's blessings to Anna Schmidt, Dominick and Tammy Amendolare, Eric Bardeen, Shelly and Beau Shiflet, Rick and Marva Pankratz, all of those who came and spent time with Harry and to those who supported Harry and his family with thoughts, prayers and love during this journey. A remembrance and celebration of Harry's life will be held on September 20 from 4-7 p.m. at the FOP Lodge, 471 Old Mission Rd., New Smyrna Bch, FL (casual dress appropriate). A memorial service and internment will be held at a later date in Kingwood, WV. Please send donations in lieu of flowers to The American Cancer Society and Shriners Hospitals for Children. Online condolences may be made at www.settlewilderfuneralhomes.com.