Richard F. VanDeVanter
September 25, 1936 ~ March 16, 2021
Richard F. VanDeVanter
84, of Camby, passed away on March 16, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Richard was born on September 25, 1936 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Helen (Landrigan) and Wilbur VanDeVanter.
Richard retired as a supervisor for Faris Mailing Company. A devoted family man and patriarch, Richard loved spending time with his family whether it was going dancing with his wife Carolyn, going fishing, going to the beach or at family get togethers throughout the year and during the holidays. Richard loved spending his winter months in Florida at the Red Coconut with Carolyn, where they met and had wonderful times and great memories with lifelong friends from all over the United States and Canada. He will be greatly missed by all.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a daughter Katrina Evans and siblings Raymond, Jeffrey, Billy and Judy.
He is survived by his wife Carolyn (Fancher) VanDeVanter; children Alan VanDeVanter, Pam Robinson, Tony VanDeVanter, Paula VanDeVanter; sister Marie Shea; brother Larry VanDeVanter; 11 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Family and friends will gather to celebrate Richard’s life on Tuesday, March 23rd from 4-6pm at Carlisle Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, with memorial services beginning at 6pm in the funeral home.
All guests attending visitation and/or services will be required to wear a mask at all times in an effort to promote a safe environment. You are also invited to watch the services via live stream on the Carlisle Branson Facebook page.
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Thank you for sharing Dad VDV with us all. Many fun dinners, music bingo, concerts and just laughs. He made us all feel like one of his own. What a blessing he has been. My heart is with you all. ❤️ߙ
So many memories with him and the family. I pretty much lived with them in my younger years. He was definitely a second dad to me. Loved him like my own dad. Richard will be missed by so many. He was always smiling. Don’t ever remember him being upset about anything in the 40+ years I have known him. Rest In Peace, God has gained a very special Angel ߘ‡ ߌ¹ Tina
Life, it is what happens or what you make happen. Thank you Uncle Richard, for being so kind, and understanding. You will be missed terribly.
With deepest sympathy,
Rest in peace, Richard. I got the pleasure of joining his family by marrying his grandson, Justin. I’ll never forget the “hey babe”, and the kiss on the cheek. He always treated me like one of them. May God grant peace and comfort to our VanDeVanter family and beyond. <3
Sending our warmest condolences to the VanDeVanter Family. May peace be with you through this difficult time.
Many great memories. Hanging at the pool. Making Christmas cookies. Loved to watch him dance with Carol. What a great man. He will be missedߘ¢ݤ
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
As you grieve know that we are remembering you and honoring the memory of “Richard VanDeVanter”.
We are heartbroken by your loss. Sending love, thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this tough time.
Richard became my brother-in-law in Dec,1958.He was an amazing father and husband.The closeness that Carol and Richard shared was awesome and they also shared that closeness with their 5 children.I admired the relationship that they all had with each other.It was remarkable.He will be missed by family and friends.He is now out of pain and suffering.R.I.P.We love you,Ruth VanDeVanter and family.
Where do I start. First of all he was a wonderful son and brother. Than he met my mom and started his own family. 5 kids later and their spouses, 11 grandkids and their spouses , 24 great grandkids and 1 great-great grandchild is his legacy. He showered us all with love and advice. My dad never judged anyone. I remember anyone we brought through our front door he welcomed with open arms. My greatest memories are our family gatherings at their home, and spending time in Ft Myers Beach every February. Dad I will miss your stories, your hugs, your smile, and your wisdom. Love you Dad. Pam Robinson
Paula & Danielle VanDeVanter: Sending our most heartfelt sympathies to you and your family. With love and hugs,
We are so sorry for the loss of an extraordinary man in your life! Our hearts and prayers are with you!
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
You will be missed ..we love you
Paula, Very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts.
With loving memories of “Richard VanDeVanter”, My thoughts and prayers are with you all
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Manual High School Class of 1984.
With deepest sympathy Manual High School Class of 1954, Lura Shannon, Class of 1954
every moment spent with grandpa was one to remember, but here are some of my favorites. i remember when everybody would come over to my house on the weekends, the girls would play board games, and the guys would watch games on the tv, while i had my white board in the living room and grandpa and bill would tell me some of their favorite things, and i would try to draw it with my markers. i also remember how i would always lay on his stomach when i was little, and he would just let me sleep there. grandpas tricks and jokes were always so funny, i remember when he would always ask if the kids wanted a milkshake, and when we would say yes he would grab the jug of milk and shake it in front of our faces. i remember when we always had to get him a vanilla ice cream from wendy’s if we would go before coming over to swim, or when he would get an ice cream and eat it in front of our faces telling us how good it was, i remember every time we left the house he would sit outside on the porch and i would roll my window down yelling to him he was an old fart. i miss grandpa, so much. i miss how his smile and laugh would bright up the whole room. he was not only an amazing grandpa, but my best friend.