Book of Memories for George Montgomery Van Sant

Condolence From Barbara Ann Hughes

Mon, 13 Jan 2014 17:45:38 EST

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.

Story shared: A student

Mon, 13 Jan 2014 15:09:51 EST

Van Sant was not only a superb teacher; he was a very kind man who cared about his students' well-being and never forgot them. I will never forget him.

Condolence From Marvin and Cathy Bolinger

Mon, 13 Jan 2014 09:56:29 EST

Thinking of Van and you. God bless.

Condolence From Cathy Miller

Sun, 30 Jun 2013 22:19:46 EDT

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 condolence. Cathy, Obituarieshelp.org

Story shared: Lt. Van Sant

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:54:02 EDT

Lt. Van Sant was my platoon leader in Korea in Jul/Aug 1952. He was a dedicated and courageous officer who was liked and respected by his troops. For many marines and sailors, he is the one officer they remember from so many years ago. He will be sadly missed, yet fondly remembered at future 2nd Bn., 1st Marines, 1st MarDiv, Korea reunions. Semper Fi Dick Payne, Navy Corpsman with 2nd Platoon, Fox Company, 2/1/1MarDiv, Summer, 1952

Condolence From Don Gill

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:22:43 EDT

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

Condolence From Bill and Mary Kemp

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 10:02:19 EST

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.

Condolence From Sherry Morgan

Sun, 03 Feb 2013 11:29:17 EST

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

Condolence From Victoria Humphreys (Vicki Valz)

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 18:47:38 EST

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.

Condolence From Edith Sheppard Ott, Class of 1959

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 18:22:50 EST

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.

Condolence From Margaret Coles Anderson

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 20:27:14 EST

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.

Condolence From Ron Singleton

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:31:17 EST

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.

Condolence From Marvin and Cathy Bolinger

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 10:10:46 EST

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.

Condolence From Joe Wilson

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 08:46:16 EST

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.

Story shared: Warm Memories of an Excellent Teacher

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 21:28:40 EST

I am very sorry to read in a UMW communication I just received that Dr. Van Sant died on Sunday. I had him for Philosophy my freshman year at Mary Washington, in 1967. He was an excellent teacher and presented complex subject matter in an engaging way. Dr. Van Sant did his best to communicate clearly, and often with humor, the ideas of these wonderful philosophers (although even Dr. V.S. couldn't make me love Emmanuel Kant). I actually had Dr. Van Sant only for that one class, but he was a memorable professor. I was happy to see he was at UMW when I attended my 40th reunion in 2011. He looked wonderful; I'm sorry to hear he is gone. I will always remember him with fondness.

Condolence From David Sellers

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:59:41 EST

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Condolence From Mary Anna Severson

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:55:32 EST

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.

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Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:49:09 EST

I had the pleasure of being in his classes from 1976-1978 and have never forgotten him. He was a great man and a great teacher.

Condolence From Kelly Cherry

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:33:33 EST

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.

Condolence From Jean Thomas and christine

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:58:31 EST

With deep sympathy in the passing of your love one.He will be greatly missed.With love Jean and Christine

Condolence From Mary Montgomery Van Sant-Duncan

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 23:00:10 EST

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!!!!

Condolence From Maria Ferrand

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:36:48 EST

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!

Condolence From Barbara Bishop Mann

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 21:27:38 EST

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.

Condolence From St. John's College Alumni RelationsOffice

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 14:49:54 EST

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

Condolence From Buddy Duncan

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:46:28 EST

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.

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Condolence From Terry Falvey

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:10:26 EST

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

Condolence From Terri Padgett

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 18:49:43 EST

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

Condolence From Mary Montgomery Van Sant-Duncan

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 17:18:31 EST

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

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