To the Vanderberry family -
Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers as a colleague and friend of Cathy Thompson - whom I greatly admire - my heart goes out to all members of your family.
My deepest condolences,
Cheri and David Hartman
Cheri Hartman 2009-05-06 05:59:31
Debbie, Greg and family,
Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. You have our deepest sympathy, Sarah and Bill
Bill Alexander 2009-05-06 09:03:57
To my second family:
I have you all to thank in regards to my special relationship with Grandad. He meant so much to me. I really did think of him as an adopted grandfather. I will miss him dearly. Grandmom, I love you and I will be over to visit soon. Meatloaf and potatoes sounds good, afterall that would be his favorite meal :) I will continue to keep you in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Casey
Casey Pariseault 2009-05-06 09:09:38
To the Vanderberry family--
I am saddened to learn of Bill\'s passing. You all need to know that I have a special place in my heart for you wonderful people. I did not know of some of Bill\'s talents, but he has left some special things that people in Charlottesville see every day! I miss seeing you all, and I will be thinking about you during this difficult time.
Your friend for many years
Mike Perfater
Mike Perfater 2009-05-06 11:46:07
Dear Debbie, Greg and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy,
Andy and Kathy Arrington
Kathy and Andy Arrington 2009-05-06 13:51:41
Jean and Debbie,
I wanted to let you know how sorry I was to hear of Bill s death. Jean, I always loved to hear all the wonderful stories of the early days of your marriage and your girls growing up ! I loved to listen to them! ( I know where Debbie gets her sense of humor !) Remember the good times I think he would lke that.
Robin Chandler (Cuttn& Dri Bri 2009-05-06 14:58:03
Debbie, Greg and Family,
We are sorry to hear of your loss. May the many memories you hold close to your heart
comfort you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Buzz and Pam Brezinski 2009-05-07 04:11:57
I remember Bill well from Charlottesville & knowing Debbie in High School & after. Also from family events after Greg & Deb\'s marriage. My thoughts are with his family & I am certain Bill is at peace with God. My sincere condolences to Jean/Mrs Vanderberry. Peace be with you & your family.
Michele St.Ours 2009-05-07 04:28:07
Dear Jean,
I am so sorry to read about Bill\'s death. I know that your health is not the best either. Please know that you and your family are in my and Diane\'s heart. I will try to make more direct contact soon. Love,
Chuck
Chuck Hughes 2009-05-07 06:19:06
We express to Cathy Thompson and Family our deepest sympathy. May you treasure all the memories with tender love and care. Give yourself the time to sit-down with those memoreis and share, the guidance and the love Mr. Vandeberry unselfishly devoted to his family ,his wife, his girls ,your future.
Charles and Mary Johnson 2009-05-07 09:37:57
Dear Jean and family,
We are saddened at your loss. Bill was a dear friend to both of us and our family. He was a very warm and loving individual. Among his many artistic creations are two
beautiful wooden plaques that hang in the front of our local church. We think of him every time we are there.
May God comfort you and give you strength during this fifficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Don and Carolyn Burnett 2009-05-07 10:13:56
Retiring many years ago as the chief operating officer of VM I have a great memory of Van as a member of our staff with unusual personal talents. I am grateful another important member of our staff, Sam Phillips and I had the opportunity to visit with Van in his home a couple of years ago. My condolences to the entire family.
Charles K. Ross 540-241-2368
Charles K. Ross 2009-05-07 10:25:38
Dear Jean,
We were so sorry to read in the paper about your loss. We often think of you and Bill and what good neighbors you were from the start, even before we moved into our house. (Bill intervened when he noticed a van parked on our lot loading up a pile of lumber!) It was always a comfort to know we had such friends close by, and we miss you still. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bill and Betsy Cassidy 2009-05-07 10:55:48
I wish to express my sincere sympathy to Cathy and to Mr. Vanderberry's entire family at this time of great loss. May your precious memories of him and his impact on your lives be an ongoing source of strength; to be cherished by each one.
My condolences and prayers go out to you,
Sandy Albright
Family Service of Roanoke Valley
Sandy Albright 2009-05-07 11:03:19
Cathy, please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
ellen king 2009-05-07 12:06:50
I am so sorry for your loss. Van will be very missed in this world, he was so loving and kind. He was like a grandaddy to my little sister and I, we eagerly awaited his visits when we were little, and he never ever forgot to bring us a little brown bag with some neat candy that he found for us. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I am so sorry for your loss of your father. I know how much you loved and admired him..he will truly be missed. May you and your family find comfort in knowing that he is with our heavenly father - at peace. My prayers are with you and your family.
Angela Holland 2009-05-07 13:28:37
Cathy and Prince,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know your Dad was a special man and that he will be greatly missed.
Tom Tankersley 2009-05-08 08:00:39
Dear Debbie, Greg and family and Cathy,
I was so sorry to hear of your dad\'s passing. I remember his wit and fabulous sense of humor. He never failed to put a smile on my face. May he truly rest in peace in the arms of God. Please know that you\'all will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Jennifer Scruggs 2009-05-08 14:42:40
Cathy and Prince, and Family
Sorry to hear of your dad's passing.
Our prayers are for you and yours
Herb "Sonny" and Charlotte 2009-05-09 07:56:48
Dear Jean and Family,
WE were truly saddened with the news of Van's passing. I enjoyed many years of a highly pleasurable work relationship with Van. We enjoyed many fishing trips to the Rappahanock. Van's Artistic talents, in my estimation, were not recognized for his greatness. We have lost a good friend and a true Gentleman. Jean, our prayers are with and the Family.
Chester and Bernie Campbell
chester and Bernie Campbell 2009-05-11 18:11:41
Jimmy and Family;
You and your family have our sincere sympathy in the passing of your brother, Bill. I just read of his death in the Charlottesville Daily Progress.
My husband, Robert L. "Red" Pulliam went to Randolph-Macon with him and remembers him well.
Last year "Red" was the President of the "Old Grads" group. The paper mentioned the fact that Bill designed the seal for this organization.
Again, our condolences to your entire family.
Patsy (Levi) Pulliam
Patsy (Levi) Pulliam 2009-05-12 05:53:49
Jean & Family,
Thinking of you as you go through this sad time. Billie Taylor and I think and speak of you often when we are together, and I will send her the info to be in touch. She still hears at Christmastime I believe.
Bill certainly did his part while here and will be remembered for his efforts.
Prayers and thoughts are with you.
Maybe our paths will cross sometime in the near future. What a treat that would be.
Margo Miller
Margo Miller 2009-05-12 09:47:28
Jean and Family,
I was so sorry to learn of Bill's passing. I have thought of you often in the years since leaving the Research Council.
