Condolence From: Barbara Ann Hughes
Condolence: It is with special fondness that I remember my great Philosophy Professor dr. Van Sant. I took courses from him from 1962 until 1966. He always encouraged questions and discussions in the true Socratic method. He was beloved and made Philosophy fun.
Monday January 13, 2014
Condolence From: Marvin and Cathy Bolinger
Condolence: Thinking of Van and you. God bless.
Monday January 13, 2014
Condolence From: Cathy Miller
Condolence: I was very saddened when I heard the news. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Please let me know anything I can do for you to help you cope with this difficult situation. I will always be there for you. Be strong. Please accept my sincere <a href="http://obituarieshelp.org/words_of_condolences_hub.html">condolence</a>.
Cathy,
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Sunday June 30, 2013
Condolence From: Don Gill
Condolence: I just learned today that we had lost Van. I admired Van very much. He was a really good man..a man's man..who worked continuously throughout his life to serve his God, his country, his community and anyone in need. One would have to search long and hard to find a man who had accomplished anywhere near what Van accomplished. He will be sorely missed by all. We love you Milena
Friday March 22, 2013
Condolence From: Bill and Mary Kemp
Condolence: Van was bigger than life. We respected and loved him and will always remember him. We are sorry we were unable to attend the services.
Tuesday February 12, 2013
Condolence From: Sherry Morgan
Condolence: Milena,
We have been away and just learned that Van has passed. It was our pleasure to have known Van for so many years--at UMW and then after retirement. We will miss him, as many others will, and we know that you will especially miss him.
Sherry and Bob Mrgan
Sunday February 03, 2013
Condolence From: Victoria Humphreys (Vicki Valz)
Condolence: I had the privilege to have Dr. VanSant as my Logics professor my first semester at MWC in 1975. He was a great professor and an incredibily funny person. I know he will be greatly missed. My sympathy to all his family and friends.
Friday February 01, 2013
Condolence From: Edith Sheppard Ott, Class of 1959
Condolence: Dr. Van Sant epitomized the best of Mary Washington. He never stopped being a strong, smiling presence in the life of the school, and I know that he will be missed by many...including me.
Friday February 01, 2013
Condolence From: Margaret Coles Anderson
Condolence: I am saddened to learn of Dr. Van Sant's death. Although it has been forty years since I was in his philosophy class, he has been on my mind often recently. His lectures were wonderful and one of the most rewarding of my classroom experiences. As I hear more of online courses, I cherish the memory of his teaching. His lectures opened my mind in a wonderful way. You could not leave class without sharing his love for the great Philosophers,as well as knowing the true pleasure and inspiration of his teaching. I feel blessed to have been one of his students. Great professors leave great memories and influence our thinking and lives. I always remember him for exactly that.
Wednesday January 30, 2013
Condolence From: Ron Singleton
Condolence: George Van Sant was a friend to all, mentor to many, counselor, loving father and husband, and, always, a proud Marine. He was a solid rock of a man who spent every waking moment looking for ways in which to help others, and to better his community and the state. He lived by example and never spoke ill of others. He always thought of those less fortunate and worked hard to end all forms of discrimination. Our lives are richer in so many ways for the time we were able to spend with him and to learn in his presence. Heaven’s gain is our loss. His memory and his impact on our lives will live on for generations. We need only look around us to see his monument.
Wednesday January 30, 2013
Condolence From: Marvin and Cathy Bolinger
Condolence: Van lived a life full of love, care and passion. He loved his family especially Milena. Van was passionate about his city and on every occasion articulated support for policies that moved the city forward. Van was a great American who served his country as evidenced by his long tenure with the Corp. It is with saddness that Cathy and I learn of his passing and extend the most heartfelt condolences to Milena and the family. We are also most appreciative that we were afforded the opportunity to know Van. May God bless.
Wednesday January 30, 2013
Condolence From: Joe Wilson
Condolence: George Van Sant was a great American. I was priviledged to know him. It was he that urged me to follow his footsteps on City Council.
Wednesday January 30, 2013
Condolence From: David Sellers
Condolence: http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2005/012005/01272005/1646770
Tuesday January 29, 2013
Condolence From: Mary Anna Severson
Condolence: I received BA in Philosophy and I was blessed to have Dr. George Van Sant as my faculty advisor. He was a kind, generous and brilliant advisor, professor and humanitarian. He will be missed.
Tuesday January 29, 2013
Condolence From: Kelly Cherry
Condolence: Van was a superb teacher and a guardian angel to his students. I thought he'd live forever and am deeply saddened that he did not. My sincere condolences to Milena and his daughter.
Tuesday January 29, 2013
Condolence From: Jean Thomas and christine
Condolence: With deep sympathy in the passing of your love one.He will be greatly missed.With love Jean and Christine
Monday January 28, 2013
Condolence From: Mary Montgomery Van Sant-Duncan
Condolence: Oh my..Oh my Daddy I MISS YOU SOOOOOOO BAD!! I LOVE YOU..INFINITY!!!Having a Hard-time! Please watch over me. And I got My Beautiful-Wonderful Birthday Card today. Bless you. Thank you. Miss you soooooooooo Bad!!Give me strength! I LOVE YOU...INFINITY!!!!
Friday January 25, 2013
Condolence From: Maria Ferrand
Condolence: I had the privilege of introducing Van and Milena to RWC in Irvington. Through the years we developed a warm friendship in spite of our age difference. Van was a a gentle giant, a passionate man who cared deeply, and generous of time and resources. I will miss his big smile, his booming voice and his humble spirit. Thanks for leading the way Van!
Friday January 25, 2013
Condolence From: Barbara Bishop Mann
Condolence: Dear Dr. Van, what a kind and caring man. He was the faculty advisor of the Mary Washington College Class of 1966 and joined our reunions every 5 years. As a very loyal member of our group, he and Milena, became part of our family. He will truly be missed, but never forgotten, for the wonderful support he gave to our class and the friendship he gave to me. It was an honor to know him.
Thursday January 24, 2013
Condolence From: St. John's College Alumni RelationsOffice
Condolence: Dr. Van Sant loved St. John's College so much. He has attended every Homecoming for at least the past 12 years and was a generous supporter of the college. We loved hearing his stories, especially about how he got called on the carpet by Scott Buchanan for getting into mischief when he was a student.
Our sincere condolences,
St. John's College Alumni Relations Office
Leo Pickens, Dolores Strissel and Torii Campbell
Thursday January 24, 2013
Condolence From: Buddy Duncan
Condolence: Best Father-in- law WORLD! Very kind-generous-loving man.Thank you for All you do. Honor that you my Father-in-law.Will honor you ALWAYS. Me n Mary MISS YOU n LOVE YOU VERY MUCH! Be peace now. Love you Daddy.
Thursday January 24, 2013
Condolence From: Terry Falvey
Condolence: Words cannot express how deeply saddened I am at the loss of such a good man, good father and good friend. I feel blessed that I was able to be with him prior to his passing. I cannot express in words how loving, giving and consoling of a man he was. May God take you in his arms reunite you with Ned and all your love ones. Here I will remember you are the great man you were and I promise you that I will always be here for Mary. Thank you for always being you...May you rest in peace ......Love you Infinity
Wednesday January 23, 2013
Condolence From: Terri Padgett
Condolence: May you Rest In Peace and know that you will be missed greatly by all that knew you, I will ease your mind and let you know that we will see to it that your daughter is taken care of, I never met you personally but all I have heard has been about a great man with a heart of gold, God still answers prayer and he has answered yours no more pain or suffering now you go and walk with God along the river of life and save a place for all of us till we meet again lots of love and comfort for all the family and friends
Wednesday January 23, 2013
Condolence From: Mary Montgomery Van Sant-Duncan
Condolence: My Father-My Friend-My Daddiooo-My HERO!The wind beneath my wings. I am heartbroken.I Cherish our moments-forever. I Thank you for ALL you have done for ALL. I miss you. I love you..INFINITY!! May you be at peace and with your loved ones. We shall meet again My Love...My Hero
Wednesday January 23, 2013