Dwayne C. Van Lizzen

Dwayne Van Lizzen Obituary

9/9/29-10/24/09 Dwayne C. (Van) Van Lizzen, born in Boyle Heights, Calif., passed away at his home in Palm Springs, Calif. on October 24, 2009 at the age of 80. He served in the U.S. Marines during the mid-1940's. He was a real estate broker for over 40 years, and former owner of five Century 21 offices in Long Beach, Calif. before relocating to Palm Springs in 1978 where he started, owned and operated Century 21 Van Lizzen Realty for many years. As past president of the Long Beach Association of Realtors and a past (1989) president of Palm Springs Regional Association of Realtors and long time Realtor, Van Lizzen was broker, trainer, mentor and friend to many of the Desert's top Real Estate professionals and will be missed by his colleagues. Van Lizzen was very active, he was instrumental in Sonny Bono's mayoral campaign; he loved to travel and was an avid fisherman. He is survived by long time devoted companion, Jirina; son, Steve; daughter, Mary; and grandchildren, Dane, Adam, Johnny, Alonzo, and Mario. He was a loving father, grandfather and friend to many. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jim Peterson. Funeral services will be held at Wiefels Palm Springs Mortuary, at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, November 4, 2009. Donations in Van Lizzen's name can be made to: Paralyzed Veterans of America at www.PVA.org or by calling 800-555-9140.

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Published by The Desert Sun from Nov. 3 to Nov. 8, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Dwayne Van Lizzen

13 Entries

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August 8, 2011

My love! My Poopido! I miss you more and more! I was so blassed to be loved by you. You were kind, loving, positive and so romantic. You had that passion for Real Estate and you were so good at it. I learn lot from you , but the most important I learn true love!! I love my evenings time with you at the Desert memorial Park , it is every day at the same time. You always be my love and I will hold you close to my heart untill the day I die. "How can I live without you if I been loving you so long" one of your favorite songs. Rest in piece my love and know That I am with you!. You were my hero and you complished so much and I pray that lot of people will remember what a wounderful and smart guy you were with great sense of humor and so many good qualities. They do not make them like you any more. My heart is aching for you so much. Any one that likes to read a short biography about you please go on www.find a grave.com. Your only Jirinka H. Van Lizzen

August 7, 2011

My heart goes out to you Jirnia. I am sure he was a wonderful man.

November 16, 2009

Many years ago I entered the Real Estate business as a new associate. I had the priviledge of working with Van. His guidance and constant support was truly a blessing. He will be missed by many in the valley. My sympaties go out to his son Steve.
Emile Nepper

William Delacampa

November 6, 2009

I enjoyed working with you much Dwayne, you were one of the first
realtors i got to know when I moved here from the Bay Area.
I know you loved the desert and you had a great attitude about you.
You will be missed.......William De La Campa Palm Springs

Penny (Wurst) Jaeger

November 5, 2009

I worked for Van at Century 21 Van Lizzen. He was very kind and a great boss. He will be missed.

Alan Berry

November 4, 2009

When I started in this business of Real Estate, in 1999, with only a couple of people to guide me, Van was there to take me under his wing, as he had done for many before me and helped guide me with his wisdom and wit. We laughed long, loud and often together in his office. He was a kind,knowledgable and sincere man who made an incredible impression on me and my future. I will miss our "brainstorming" sessions, our talks on life and all the craziness attached to it. The happy hours at Kaiser were always a treat when Van was there to visit with. I am proud to have called Van my friend. I will miss you Van. Rest in peace dear friend.

November 4, 2009

Dwayne was a kind man ............ always thoughful Pam

Tina Bates

November 3, 2009

Van will truly be missed by all who knew him. We were married 15 years and had many wonderful times. Our parties in Palm Springs were legendary. He had a wonderful sense of humor even in his last months of life. Rest in peace my friend.

Tracey Higgins

November 3, 2009

A man I meet only once. A Great Man in life. The Grandfather of Real Estate here in Palm Springs. Just know that heaven needed him. He had a wonderful life and touched many people on earth. Now he needs to expand and sell homes in heaven, I hear they have many house's within our fathers house. For those who loved the man he will be missed but we will all see him again one day. He will smile down on us and want us to live everyday the way he had.

Joan Moran

November 3, 2009

"Van" was a very dear friend of mine since 1990. I had lost contact with him of late, but once you knew Van, you never forgot him. Rest in peace Dear Friend....

Jim Haggerty

November 3, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Rod Dow

November 3, 2009

I'm really sorry to hear about Dwayne and wish I could be there to pay my respects, but unfortunately, I won't be available. I served with him on the Palm Springs Board of REALTORS and with the California Association as well, and always enjoyed his company. When I first entered real estate the first office I interviewed with was with Dwayne, he let me get away, and we used to joke about that... He was a good guy and a lot of successful agents learned the business from him. He will be missed by all who new him... My condolences to his family.

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