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BORN
1965
DIED
2017
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5033 Rouse Drive
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Elizabeth Vanderpool Obituary
Virginia Beach - Retired Navy Chief who served her country for 20 years. Family will receive friends from 11-2 on Sunday, August 20, 2017 at Altmeyer Funeral Home 5792 Greenwich Road Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462. Service will immediately follow.
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F Morris
September 25, 2017
Funeral at Arlington National Cemetery 9/13/17
F Morris
September 22, 2017
EMV Forever
F Morris
September 22, 2017
Parke Stevens
September 21, 2017
This hurts, I didn't know. She said what she meant and meant what she said. Smooth sailing Liz.
Fred Morris
August 25, 2017
One more thing. On more than one occasion when Liz and I talked about end of life, she said that because she had no heirs she was going to donate her estate to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). I don't know if she got around to putting that in her will, but because she felt so strongly about that cause, I donated to the ASPCA in honor of her memory. https://www.aspca.org/
Liz's cat Sadie
Fred Morris
August 25, 2017
Liz loved the scent of freshly cut peonies
Fred Morris
August 24, 2017
For the Vanderpool sisters, Pamela, Barbara, and Stacey, it was an honor to meet you. My heart goes out to each of you because losing your sister so suddenly had to be hard. Pamela, thank you for taking care of the Liz's final arrangements. Barbara, I remember you and thank you for caring so much for and about our Lizzie. Stacey, your appreciation for Liz's legacy touched me deeply. The name Elizabeth Vanderpool is a good and respected name. In a lot of ways, I see her in you. Circumstances prevented me from attending the memorial and I regret it. Once when Liz and I talked of such things, Liz said that no one would cry at her funeral, and I told that she was wrong and I'm sure I was because she was loved. I wasn't at the funeral, but if I am an indication there were plenty of tears because I have yet to stop crying. Condolences to you and your families - Be strong - Liz was.
Fred Morris
August 24, 2017
Elizabeth Vanderpool was my friend. She was intelligent, kind, generous, sincere, and loving. There are far too many fond and treasured memories of our times together to express here. Losing Liz so soon and so unexpectedly, tore a rift in my heart. Someday soon her earthly body will be interned with our brothers and sisters in Arlington, but the love that was Liz is also buried deep in that rift in my heart. If you ever want to say hello to Liz talk to me, she will always be here in my heart. I loved Elizabeth Vanderpool and I will think about, talk about, and miss her forever.
She loved Peonies
F M
August 20, 2017
I first met Liz at 0800 on September 17, 1989 in Cape Canaveral, FL. After many duty stations and years, we reconnected in 2002 in Norfolk, VA when she was on USS Gonzalez (DDG 66). She was a talented and dedicated Sailor. For 15 years, we have been great friends. I will miss her matter of fact demeanor, her kindness, and her love. She was indeed very special.
August 19, 2017
So Sad and way too Soon! Thank You Liz for being such a Loving and Caring person. You had quite the personality and sense of humor!
Thank You For Your Service!! You will Always be Loved and Missed by ALL. Say HI to Margaret, Virgil and Pa !
Love Uncle Mike & Aunt Julie
Sandie Bohne
August 19, 2017
My deepest condolences to all of the family. I have fond memories of Liz from our younger years. RIP Liz say hi to my Mom for me.
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