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Maurice Van Vleet Obituary
G. Maurice Van Vleet, age 94, passed away August 7, 2015, at his home. Born September 16, 1920 in Hudson, Wyoming. He was the fourth son of Russell Eugene and Nancy Lavina Stewart Van Vleet. Married Dorothy Mabel Baxter, August 6 1943 (later divorced). Together they had 5 children. Dad later married Lorraine Black and she precedes him in death.
Maurice attended schools in Garfield and Magna. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps January 1942 at the start of World War II. He served in American Samoa and aboard the USS General H.F. Hodges in the Asiatic-Pacific and European Areas. Honorably discharged in January 1946. Maurice also served with the Utah National Guard in Tooele as a Master Sergeant for many years and was honorably discharged in April 1967. Dad had a love for flying and in 1947 he received his private pilots license. He had a talent and love for music and dancing. Dad could play the piano, organ and harmonica by ear which he used to entertain family and friends. He had a passion for automobiles and always had the finest cars. Dad had a strong work ethic which he passed on to his family. He retired from the Tooele Army Depot after 30+ years. He was always active and involved in his community. He will be greatly missed.
Survived by his brother, Leland (Beverly) Van Vleet; children, Lyn (Vern) Anthony, Susan (Jim) Benson, Steve (Jill) Van Vleet, Marsha (Kevin) Jennings and Kelly Clarke; 14 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at Redwood Memorial Mortuary, 6500 South Redwood Road, West Jordan, UT with a viewing one hour prior. Interment to follow.
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Janice Garner Evensen
August 12, 2015
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. Your father was a very special man. I have been recalling all the times I spent with you kids, and all of us growing up together. I hope you know that I love all of you, and pray for you at this great loss in you lives. May God bless you, and please know that your father is in a greater place, where he can do things that he wants to do. He will be watching over you, just as your mom has been doing. also. Rest in peace Moe.
Love Janice Garner Evensen
Neil Whicker
August 10, 2015
I knew Maurice through a business relationship. He was always charming, entertaining and a very nice person. I have thought of him many times since I retired and I no longer would come into contact with him
Harold Alan Van Vleet
August 9, 2015
My heart felt condolences to the family. I wish I could be there. I have missed my association with my uncle and cousins. I have many happy memories from the Tooele times and remember all the wonderful times my dad had with his brother. I know a wonderful reunion is even now taking place on the other side. I miss you and love you all.
Alan
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