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John Van Nest

February 16, 1927 ~ March 25, 2016 (age 89) 89 Years Old
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Message from Jane Hills
April 2, 2016 6:03 PM

Sue and family, I was so sorry to hear that your dad had passed away. I remember him driving your mom to Croghan for her haircuts. After he helped her inside, he would always stop and tell us a joke! Please extend our thought of sympathy to your mom, she was such a sweetheart. In Sympathy, Jane Hills
Message from Theresa Snyder
April 2, 2016 4:09 PM

I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. I have such fond memories of him and the family. Would love to reconnect with the family. My email is tas@sr-ranch.com.
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A candle was lit by Kirk & Mindy Thomas on April 1, 2016 10:54 PM
Message from Richard and Sally Brown
April 1, 2016 3:58 PM

Brenda,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Our prayers to you and your family.
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A candle was lit by Scott Nortz on April 1, 2016 10:24 AM
Message from Rose Powlin Campany
April 1, 2016 8:00 AM

So sorry for your loss Cookie and family. My prayers go out to you.
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A candle was lit by Rose Powlin Campany on April 1, 2016 7:58 AM
Message from Lisa Pomerville
April 1, 2016 5:31 AM

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of John. Am thinking of all of you in your time of grief. My prayers are with you.
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A candle was lit by Lisa Pomerville on April 1, 2016 5:29 AM
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A candle was lit by Mel and Renee McCue on March 31, 2016 5:53 PM
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A candle was lit by Tim and Lisa Gordon on March 31, 2016 3:31 PM
Message from Carmen
March 31, 2016 11:30 AM

Brenda and family, my prayers are with you all. My Aunt is on 3 rd floor and I always ran into your dad. I loved his laugh and jokes!He will be missed!
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A candle was lit by Leonard & Carol Strife on March 31, 2016 11:28 AM
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A candle was lit by Tim & Cindy Dosztan on March 30, 2016 11:25 PM
Message from Candy & Mark
March 30, 2016 8:29 PM

Sue,Chris and family,

I have only know your Dad thru you Sue, wish I would have meet him and got to hear his stories and jokes. The love that pours out of you is why will keep you strong.

Love Candy
Message from Michelle Beagle
March 30, 2016 3:43 PM

Brenda and family,

Sorry to hear of your father's passing. May your memories bring you comfort and God surround you in his loving embrace.
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A candle was lit by Michelle Beagle on March 30, 2016 3:42 PM
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A candle was lit by Lucas Main and Katie Taylor on March 30, 2016 1:19 PM
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A candle was lit by Kazia, Patrick, Hudson and Harrison Williams on March 30, 2016 1:19 PM
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A candle was lit by Cindi Gordon and Duane Brouty on March 30, 2016 1:17 PM
Message from The family of Ronald and Mary Gordon
March 30, 2016 1:15 PM

We would like to extend our sincere, heartfelt sympathy to the family of John VanNest. Remembering back to the days of the family reunions at Sand Pond...Uncle Johnny and Dad (Ron Gordon Sr) cooking BBQ chicken and drinking Genny beer. Your jokes will always be remembered as will your smile. You have a special place in our hearts.
The family of Ronald and Mary Gordon
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A candle was lit by Ronald and Mary Gordon and Family on March 30, 2016 1:09 PM
Message from Robert/Lillian Steria
March 30, 2016 10:31 AM

Sue and Chris Virkler and family- sorry for the loss of your father.
Message from Laure Canopy
March 30, 2016 8:38 AM

Sue, Chris and Mike,

Thinking of all of you. Hugs!!
Message from Susan Virkler
March 30, 2016 2:44 AM

To one of my fathers dearest friends, my uncle Robert (bob) Burr,
Thank you so much for being there, my uncle. We were there reliving with him old times as he passed. He heard us all talking and probably egged us on. We had a really great talk on one of his last nights. He cared about you so much like a brother he lost a knuckle getting you out of a scrape in watertown, but he still introduced you to the hottie that was his sister which produced 4 children and 60 plus years of marriage. You can't beat a guy like that can you? much love uncle bob, love sue
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A candle was lit by Brandon on March 29, 2016 9:44 PM
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A candle was lit by Emma, Steven, Klaus, and Tip on March 29, 2016 9:21 PM
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A candle was lit by The Snowden family on March 29, 2016 9:09 PM
Message from Mary and Joe Dutton
March 29, 2016 8:54 PM

Sue thinking of you at this sad time .I will always think of your dad telling his jokes, getting cookies and that amazing smile .R.I.P Johnny
Message from cvirkler.cny.rr.com
March 30, 2016 12:57 AM

He was at it till the end Mary and Joe. Thanks so much. Much love to you both. Heaven or Hell , eh?
Message from Tom and Mary Dubach
March 29, 2016 8:14 PM

As friends of Stan and Lynnette, we wish to express our sincere condolences on the loss of your dad as well as to rest of the family.
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A candle was lit by LCGH Third Floor Nurses on March 29, 2016 8:00 PM
Message from Jackie Prashaw
March 29, 2016 7:36 PM

Sue, Brenda, Chrissy, Stan and Bobby,I'm so very sorry for your loss.
Love you all,
Jackie
Message from cvirkler@twcny.rr.com
March 30, 2016 12:51 AM

Thanks so much Jackie and Beth. I still have Russ's card on the table . Dad went so slow then so fast. Would not wish him back for all the world. Love and blessings to you both. Chris , myself and Mike would like to hear from you. missing your Russ is like an ache in our souls. much love to you both,
Sue, Chris and Mike



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A candle was lit by Tom and Wendy Sweet on March 29, 2016 7:01 PM
Message from Tom and Wendy Sweet
March 29, 2016 7:01 PM

So sorry for the loss of your loved one. Thinking of your family and sending prayers and hugs.
Message from cvirkler@twcny.rr.com
March 30, 2016 1:23 AM

Thank you for your condolences. You guys were the best employers (babysitting) I ever had. I still can't listen to Karen Carpenter without thinking of Tommy, Julie and Kathy
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A candle was lit by TIm and Janice Bush on March 29, 2016 6:35 PM
Message from Tim and Jaince Bush
March 29, 2016 6:35 PM

Please accept our sincere condolences.
Message from Shirley Tyner Ramos
March 29, 2016 6:20 PM

Thinking of all of you during this time. Brenda - I have such wonderful memories of us hanging out at both our houses as kids. I pray that this time you have together is full of wonderful memories as you think about your dad and his life. Again - my prayers to all of you.
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A candle was lit by Darin Virkler on March 29, 2016 6:02 PM
Message from Erica Spence
March 29, 2016 5:16 PM

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. God bless you and keep you though this time of grief.
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