C. H. Van Zee

C. H. Van Zee December 25, 1924 - October 15, 2011 C. H. "Van" Van Zee age 86, of Noblesville, Ind. passed away Saturday October 15, 2011 at Riverwalk Village, Noblesville. He was born December 25, 1924 in Oskaloosa, Iowa to the late Dick & Elizabeth (Brower) Van Zee. He graduated from Pella High School in 1943 and served in the US Army Air Force during WW II. Van was a mechanic for 10 years in Leighton, Iowa, worked for Snap-On Tools for 15 years which brought him to Indianapolis and retired after 20 years of custom home building for Van Zee Builders which he owned and operated. He was a member of Orchard Park Presbyterian Church of Indianapolis, Kiwanis and helped the American Red Cross. Van enjoyed being a handyman around the house, fishing, hunting and spending time with his family and grandchildren. He is survived by his sons, Don Van Zee of Indianapolis, Dave Van Zee of Bloomington, Ind, brother, Eugene Van Zee of Gibson, Iowa, 4 grandchildren, Kim Hellyer, Scott Van Zee, Chrissi Wilson, Julie Van Zee and several great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth "June" Van Zee on July 29, 2011 whom he married on March 21, 1947 and a brother, Glen Van Zee. Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at Orchard Park Presbyterian Church, Indianapolis with visitation 1 hour prior to the service at the church. Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 21, 2011 at Evergreen Cemetery in Leighton, Iowa. Arrangements have been entrusted to Stillinger Family Funeral Home, Pasco Chapel of Greenfield, Indiana and Van Dyk-Duvan Funeral Home of Pella, Iowa. Memorial Contribution may be sent to Orchard Park Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 1605 E. 106th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46280 or the donors favorite charity. Comments Van was a great person. He was so gentle and kind. The staff at D'Arcy's where June worked truly admired and respected both June and Van. They wereb so close. " We are sorry for his loss to your family. Candy Stock - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM