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Ryan Trowbridge
February 13, 2021
To one of the most important persons in my life . Thank you for guiding me through my early years . You are truly of of a kind . Rip Ms Van

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February 11, 2021
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Kate Monaweck
February 11, 2021
My beautiful Mamacita. You were not only my mom, but my joy, my hope, my love, and my human. Unconditionally, you loved me and so many others. It was an honor to be your daughter. The joy you found in everything, has helped me survive many obstacles as a child, student, ... Continue Reading
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Kay Doyle
February 6, 2021
Karen was my art teacher mentor who helped me in a big way when I subbed for her when she was a Pennfield Middle School art teacher. She took on the High School art position and when she did, referred me to the administration and gave me a wonderful reference in procurin... Continue Reading
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Michelle Weir Barry
February 6, 2021
Thank you for pushing me to create and to compete. I was fortunate to have you as both a middle school and high school art teacher. To this day, when I see a wood duck or a cool coffee mug, I think of you.
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Ronda Saldana
February 5, 2021
I was introduced to "Van" through my son, Jeremy Hill. She was one of the biggest influences on his life. They had a deep friendship that lasted well after he was out of school. Jeremy, for the most part lived in California, but he always kept in touch with her and wo... Continue Reading
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Kate Monaweck
November 29, 2022
Oh she talked of Jeremy so often. I recall this window in home where her chalkboard set. He was one that she was greatly touched by. Thank you for sharing. I recently came across some of your notes in her belongings. So touching. Hope you are doing well.
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Sandra Van Almen
February 4, 2021
My Sister-in-law, Karen was a kind, free spirited woman. Her brother, “Buzz,”, Richard E. Van Almen II, and I met in college in the mid sixties. I met the Van Almen family in Bay Village and knew Karen when she was a student at BW College, Ohio. What a beautiful, vivacio... Continue Reading
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Tanya Leach
February 3, 2021
With deepest sympathy,

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Tanya Leach
February 3, 2021
Van was one of my favorite teachers of all time. She poured so much love into her students, always building us up and encouraging us to follow our dreams. She gave me a pin from the BC Art Center that I still have to this day. I am so sorry to not have reconnected with h... Continue Reading
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Pamala Paschal-Sturhan
February 3, 2021
The imprint Van has had on my life is tremendous. She has always been my favorite teacher and the very first true influencer, mentor and friend.

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