Jan R. van Reekum Jr.

Jan R. van Reekum Jr., 43, of Richmond, passed away Monday, April 21, 2003. He is survived by his loving wife and soulmate of 19 years, Florence; son, Johannes Richard; son, Michael Stephan; father, Jan Richard Sr. and stepmother, Wil van Reekum-ten Brink; sister, Carla and brother-in-law, Nico Baars; sister, Daphne and brother-in-law, David Gately; as well as numerous loving and devoted family members and friends. Mr. van Reekum was an active member of the board of directors of Elk Hill Farm. For several years, he was a volunteer pilot for Angel Flight, enabling patients to receive critical medical attention throughout the country. He was an active member of the Virginia State Golf Association and the Foundry Golf Club, as well as a supporter of Collegiate Schools, Trinity Episcopal School and Northstar Academy. The family will be receiving visitors at the Bliley Funeral Home, 3801 Augusta Avenue, from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 2003. A graveside service will be held at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church on River Road, Friday, April 25, 2003 at 12 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that donations be made to Elk Hill Academy.