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for Lonnie Vandeveer
Christopher Gan
May 1, 2021
A professor, mentor and friend. He taught me the joy of teaching.
Mark & Melissa Sworab
May 14, 2005
We are saddened to hear of a loss of a very kind soul indeed. We are comforted knowing that he is now gardening with all of his beloved dachshunds that went before him. Our sincere condolences.
Stephen Bariola
May 14, 2005
Dr. Vandeveer was a professor of mine in the mid 80's. He taught me several classes, was an advisor to my academic life and still remains a fond memory of my time a LSU. I still remember his style of teaching and some of his presentations in my daily work. His teaching have helped me to think as a economist as I do my daily job of helping farmers and running a seed company. He will truly be missed at LSU.
J. Marcos Fernandez
May 13, 2005
My sincere condolences to the Vandeveer family. I learned of Lonnie's passing and it saddened me. He was a kind, caring and helpful individual, and a professors at LSU's College of Agriculture that students were drawn to due to his nurturing nature. I know we will miss him, but I also realize that he touched many lives during his time on this Earth, and therefore, will live in the hearts, memories, and actions of scores of individuals everywhere.
Curt Collins
May 12, 2005
Dr. Vandeveer was an ag teacher of mine in the mid 80's. Although my financial accomplishment is not as good as he presented, I learned from him a direction in my agricultural life. I saw him on occasions at LSU and he always remembered me as a student. He will be missesd on LSU campus. Best wishes to his family.
Lonnie Vandeveer, Advisor, and Patricia Soto, 2003 Outstanding Ph.D. Student, Dept. of Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness, LSU
May 12, 2005
1st Place Poster, 2004 American Ag. Economics Association, (left-to-right: Steve Henning, Rebecca McLaren, Patricia Soto, Jane Niu, and Lonnie Vandeveer)
May 12, 2005
Linda Crenwelge
May 11, 2005
Bonnie - I was so sad to learn of Lonnie's passing. It was such a pleasure to work with him the three years with the editorship of the Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics (JAAE); he will be missed. Linda Crenwelge
Debra Landry
May 11, 2005
Bonnie:
Duke and I send our deepest sympathies to you and Amy. I remember meeting you and Lonnie the very first time when you came to the house and bought Heidi! You are in our thoughts and prayers. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him.
Debra & Duke Landry
Walter Robledo
May 10, 2005
Mrs. Vandeveer and Family:
I am so saddened to hear of his passing. I had the chance to met him at the AgEcon Department at LSU, as a Graduate Student. I always enjoyed visiting with Lonnie at his office. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Walter Robledo (Córdoba, Argentina)
Erica Loupe Harding
May 10, 2005
DR. Vandeveer was a sweet and wonderful man. He served as a member of my graduate committee and was very instrumental in my choice to pursue my degree in Ag Econ. I will always remember him as a wonderful teacher. He will be greatly missed by all students he has touched.
Luke Parsch
May 10, 2005
Mrs. Vandeveer and Family:
I always enjoyed visiting with Lonnie at numerous SAEA and regional committee meetings over the years, and I am saddened to hear of his passing. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Susan Ford
May 10, 2005
Amy,
Tony and I are so terribly sorry for your loss of your Daddy. You have always been such a good friend to us both. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lynn Rein
May 10, 2005
The Vandeveer Family,
I was saddened yesterday to learn of Lonnie's death. I've known Lonnie both personally and professionally for over 30 years. While I did not know Lonnie then, I think we were both at OSU during our undergraduate years. I will always remember those special times at the Southern and American meetings (typically this was when I would see and interact with Lonnie) when Lonnie and the LSU crowd (Henning, Paxton, Luzar, and Hughes)would gather. Please know that my thoughts are with you over the coming months and years as you cope with this tragic loss.
Lynn Reinschmiedt
David and Karol Hughes
May 10, 2005
Karol and I were sadden to learn of Lonnie's death. I am sure that his presence will be greatly missed by all the students, alumni, faculty, staff, and former employees of the Ag Econ Department at LSU.
connie Green Verret
May 10, 2005
Amy,I'm so sorry to here about your father's death. I haven't hear from ya'll in a very long time. I'm Jeffery Green's mom. My prayers are with you at this time. God Bless you and your family.
love always,
Miss Connie
Cheerleader Coach
Ms. Ceil
May 9, 2005
Amy, I remember you and your mother from Millerville. My thoughts and prayers are with you both during this very difficult time.
Ralph Christy
May 9, 2005
Dear Bonnie,
I am sadden to learn of your loss. Lonnie was a trusted colleague and good friend. During my years at LSU, we shared many wonderful moments working with graduate students and on committee assignments. My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. God Bless.
Bob Stark
May 9, 2005
Mrs. Vandeveer:
I was honored to know Lonnie and work with him through the SAEA. He always had a pleasant outlook and a congenial manner regardless how silly my request or the task at hand. I admired his simple, down-to-earth approach to agriculture economics and will miss having him as a professional colleague. May God comfort you and your family during this time of loss. Be assured that you are remembered in our prayers.
Rhonda & Dan Doty MardiGras' Dachshunds
May 9, 2005
Our sincere condolences to Lonnie's family and friends.
Bill&Marcella Gemmell
May 9, 2005
Bonnie Please accept our deepest condolences on your loss. Ours was a budding friendship and we were so looking forward to many more good times together. If we can help you in any way, please call on us.
John Lee
May 9, 2005
To the Vandeveer Family
Please accept my sincere condolences in the loss of Lonnie. He was an excellent teacher and a credit to the agricultural economics profession. I always enjoyed my interactions with him at the AAEA and SAEA annual meetings.
Carlos Ignacio Garcia
May 9, 2005
Dr. Vandeveer was a perseverant man with conviction as his great driving force, always willing to help and advice. “While shaking hands and taking leave from his office, he said to me in the fall of 2002: persevere, work hard, and you will get what you want” an advice that always will remember. I audited one of his classes in 2002; he showed a great eagerness to share his knowledge. Whatever life takes us, Dr. Vandeveer, you will live for ever in our memories!
Graduate student,
Ag. Econ, LSU A&M
Donald Ator
May 9, 2005
Lonnie came to LSU right after I graduated so I didn't have the pleasure of knowing him as a teacher. However, in my return visits to LSU as an alumni I came to know him as a very special person. We all share your loss and pray for you during this very difficult time.
Kayla Hardee
May 9, 2005
Dr. Vandeveer was one of the greatest professors to ever grace the classrooms of LSU. He was not only my teacher but also a trusted advisor in many things academic and personal for the past 4 years. He was an inspiration to me as well as to anyone who had the pleasure of working with him. The impact that Dr. Vandeveer had on his students was phenomenal. The AgBusiness department won't be the same without him; he will be missed by all. My condolences go out to the Vandeveer family in your time of sorrow. My prayers are with you.
Tao Ran
May 8, 2005
Dr. Vandeveer was my major professor since I came to LSU one year ago for the Ph.d study. I really appreciate his mentoring during the past year. He was always gentle and considerate about others. I feel very sorry on hearing the news. He will be missed by all his students.
Christopher Gan
May 8, 2005
Please accept my deepest sorrows and condolences. Lonnies was a great teacher and motivator. He was true to his words and actions. He was a friend who understood and cared. He will surely be missed.
Bob Turbow
May 7, 2005
Dr. Vandeveer was a delighful man who always put everyone before himself. I thoroughly enjoyed spending time with him for four days in Colorado on an Ag trip just months ago. He will be greatly missed and his contributions to the students at LSU won't soon be forgotten.
May 7, 2005
Annette Gauthier
May 7, 2005
Dear Bonnie and Amy,
On behalf of my daughters, Margaret Schemmel and Stephanie Werner, and myself, we send our love and prayers. Lonnie's kindness and excellence in teaching will live on in the lives of the many people whom he touched as a professor at LSU. A teacher's influence has no bounds!
I know Wayne thought very highly of him as a colleague. I pray that God will give you both the grace and strength to carry on life until Lonnie can greet both of you in Our Father's heavenly house. His was a life well lived!
Annette Gauthier
7600 Hemlock
Overland Park, KS 66204
Allison Dumas
May 7, 2005
I just wanted to express my condolences to your family. I never had the opportunity to have Dr. Vandeveer as a professor but did get to work with him while I was a part of the Ag Student Association. He was such a sweet and compassionate man. He really left a wonderful impression on so many in the College of Agriculture. I know he will be dearly missed and please know that we are all thinking of you at this time.
BILLIE FANT
May 6, 2005
DEAR BONNIE AND AMY:
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR FAITHFUL HUSBAND AND WONDERFUL DADDY!! HE HAS ALWAYS BEEN SO GRACIOUS AND SUCH A WONDERFUL, KIND, KIND MAN. BONNIE I WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT I WOULD LOVE TO HELP YOU IN ANY WAY I CAN. IT TOUCHED ME SO MUCH THAT YOU CAME TO MY DAN'S FUNERAL JUST TWO MONTHS AGO AND TOOK TIME FOR YOUR BUSY SCHEDULES TO BE THERE FOR ME. LONNIE AND I TALKED FOR A WHILE AND HE WAS SO VERY KIND AND SUPPORTING. ANYTHING I CAN DO FOR YOU, PLEASE CALL. I LOVE YOU AND APPRECIATE YOUR FAITHFULNESS AS A FRIEND THRU THE YEARS, EVEN THOUGH WE DON'T SEE EACH OTHER OR TALK VERY OFTEN.
GOD BLESS YOU AND AMY AND MAY HIS COMFORT BRING PEACE AS ONLY HE CAN. BELIEVE ME, I KNOW HOW YOU BOTH FEEL AND GOD WILL SUSTAIN YOU NOW.
LOVE,
BILLIE, TOMMY AND ALL THE KIDS
David, Renee' & Kids Patton
May 6, 2005
Dear Bonnie& Amy,
We are so sorry to here of your loss. You, Lonnie, and Amy were such good neighbors. We think of you and your family often. You and Amy will certainly be in our prayers. We love you.
-The Patton's
Shirley Jordan
May 6, 2005
Bonnie I was so sorry to hear about Lonnie. I loved that little guy and will sure miss seeing him at the Dog Shows. Please except my condolences to you and your family.
Alejandro Diaz
May 6, 2005
Dr. Vandeveer was an excellent professor and human being. I am trully sorry for your loss. God bless your family
Jay Jayawardana
May 6, 2005
Lonnie was a great teacher, a friend and a wonderful colleague. This message is to extend my condolences to his family.
Ray Owens, Jr.
May 6, 2005
Bonnie and Amy,
I am so very sorry to hear about Lonnie. I have missed you all since I moved away. Lonnie was a good friend and I have often thought about him as I have the both of you. I know how much he was loved. Heaven is the better for receiving such a good and faithful servant. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you comfort and support in the coming days. Blessings, Ray
Shannon Kuetemeyer
May 6, 2005
I have many fond memories of Dr. Vandeveer from my days at LSU and when I worked in the COA. Having recently and unexpectedly lost my father, I understand the sorrow and sadness your family feels. Your family, friends and faith will get you through the difficult times. My prayers are with you.
Mark Haik
May 6, 2005
We are deeply saddened to hear of our loss, as Lonnie has been a gracious cohost for our Realtors Land Institute land conference for many years. He was a real treasure and we will sorely miss him.
Henry Gregory
May 6, 2005
Sorry for your loss. He will be missed
Angie Parent
May 6, 2005
Amy
I am so sorry for the loss of your father. Losing a parent is very tough my dad died last year so i know what you are feeling right now. I know we have not seen each other since the Millerville days but i wanted you to know you and your family and in my thoughts and prayers.
Ashley Garber
May 6, 2005
Dr. Vandeveer will be missed greatly. He was a great teacher who touched all of us that passed through the LSU College of Agriculture. He will be greatly missed.
Brittney Kramer Sharp
May 6, 2005
I was a student worker in AgEco for the past two years. Dr. Vandeveer was a very nice and gentle man. He seemed quite interested in what we students were going to do with our futures. I am so sorry that he passed so suddenly. He will be missed.
Farhad Niami
May 6, 2005
Please accept my deepest sorrows and condolences. Lonnie was an admirable human being and colleague. His contributions to the welfare and well beings of the citizens of Louisiana goes beyond his profession. I will miss him dearly.
Farhad Niami
7401 Westlake Terrace, Apt. 1402
Bethesda, MD. 20817
Linda Saucier
May 6, 2005
Bonnie - my heart goes out to you and your family. Dr. Vandeveer was such a wonderful man - such love for life! He will be missed by many many people.
You have my prayers to help you through this seemingly impossible time.
Linda Saucier
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