Lenny Van

Birth date: Sep 18, 1949 Death date: May 29, 2006

Lenny was born Sept. 18, 1949 and passed away May 29, 2006 in Tacoma. Survivors include his wife Martie, son Nicholas (Tracy), son Dustin (Melynda), grandchildren Zachery, Aunna and Caitlin, his parents Len and Evie, and sister De Read Obituary

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Anonymous

1014w ago

Dear Martie and family,
What good memories we/ve shared throughout the years with Lenny and you, going way back to his high school years. It was always "Lenny and Martie". I always looked forward to get togethers that included the both of you. Remember all the fun times with Peppergrass etc?
I, too, did not realize Lenny was so sick. The world has lost another funny, wonderful, sweet person. My heart goes out to you and your family at this time.
May memories, in time, comfort you.
Sincerely, Cherita##imported-begin##Cherita Bender##imported-end##

Anonymous

1014w ago

Dear Martie and family, my condolences on your loss. Lenny was one of the good guys in every sense of the word. I feel blessed to have known him and shared in knowing his family. The world will be a flatter place without Lenny, but I will always smile when I think of him. Blessings, maureen##imported-begin##maureen wise##imported-end##

Anonymous

1014w ago

So sorry to here about your loss, Our deepest sympathies go out to you Martie and all the Van Patten family. You will be in our prayers. I am Lenny's cousin. Lenny's father and my father Kenneth E. Van Patten were brothers. I didn't know Lenny that good since we lived on the east coast but I do remember meeting him twice. Once in the early 1960's when my Uncle Leonard and Aunt Evelyn came with Lenny and Debbie and visited us in Massachusetts. In October of 1969 my father and I visited in Tacoma and I remember there was a picture of Lenny in his army uniform on the TV. My father took a picture of him standing in front of the TV with the photo in the background. I believe I still have the picture. Debbie, if you read this, do you remember when we were kids and we went to the battleship Missouri and the Ole Curiosity Shop in Seattle, and then up to Mount Ranier? I have some pictures of us together. My father died in 1973 and after the years passed both sides of the family seemed to have lost touch though I have thought of you all throughout the years. I have always missed not having known my cousins, aunts, and uncles, on my fathers side. After reading the guest book messages about Lenny I regret that I didn't ever get to know him. Debbie, I would like to hear from you, my email is [email protected]. Again my deepest sympathies.
Scott Van Patten##imported-begin##Scott Van Patten##imported-end##

Anonymous

1015w ago

My deepest sympathy to you, Marty, and to your family. Sometimes life just doesn't seem fair. I did not know Lenny was ill so this was sad news to me. I have known both of you since high school and through the years at Weyerhaeuser. We weren't close friends but whenever I would see you both I felt close to you since you both were such loving, giving people, so willing to share yourselves with others. The world was a better place with Lenny here...I guess all things pass and we all continue on. Take care of yourself. My thoughts and prayers are with you.##imported-begin##Lois Barnes Martinez##imported-end##

Anonymous

1015w ago

We were never as close as I would've liked but I always knew you loved me and I hope you Know that I have always loved you very much. You will always be in my heart Uncle Lenny. I love you!##imported-begin##Heidi Deibert##imported-end##

Anonymous

1015w ago

Martie and Family,
We are so shocked and sorry to hear about Lenny's passing. We knew he wasn't feeling well, but had no idea he was that sick. Lenny always greeted me in the hallways at P.C. with a smile and a "How are you doing?". He had many, many friends at work and will be greatly missed by all. Since retiring from P.C. we have been on the road in our RV, but hope to be at the memorial on the 11th to celebrate Lenny's life with you and all of his friends.
Love Jerry and Judy##imported-begin##Judy and Jerry Grove##imported-end##

Anonymous

1015w ago

Dear Martie and family,
I am just so very sorry about Lennyâ€™s death. What a bright light has gone from the world.
I know my brother Buz is devastated, as well. What a good, long, and cherished friendship they shared!
Lenny was just so very special, so kind, and funny. I remember I once said to my brother, Ã‚â€œLenny doesnÃ‚â€™t have a short manÃ‚â€™s complex.Ã‚â€ And Buz said, Ã‚â€œYeah, Lenny doesnÃ‚â€™t know heÃ‚â€™s short.Ã‚â€
And in truth, Lenny got it right all along He was a big man Ã‚â€“ a big person, in all the ways that really count. That came through loud and clear.
My heart goes out to you all. Lenny is gone way too soon.
May you and your family find comfort in the knowledge that Lenny is no longer suffering and that he will never, ever really leave you. May you also find comfort in the knowledge that just as Lenny gave you love, acceptance, dedication, loyalty, and fun, you returned it to him in kind. He was lucky to have you in his life, just as you were lucky to have him in yours. He loved and was loved. His blessings were many.
Those of us blessed to have known Lenny just wanted the show to go on. And it will, in another way. The frame is now around the picture, making it even easier to see what a truly inspiring person Lenny was. He will not be forgotten. He will be held in our hearts forever. And if we get to pick those with whom we associate on the other side, IÃ‚â€™m asking to be floated over to the section Lenny is in.
Sincerely,
Andrea Ã‚â€œAndyÃ‚â€ Hoke Veach
(BuzÃ‚â€™s HokeÃ‚â€™s sister)
Anchorage, Alaska##imported-begin##Andrea Hoke Veach##imported-end##

Anonymous

1015w ago

IÃ‚â€™ll always remember Lenny for his infectious smile, laugh, and his ability to go the extra mile to help anybody who needed it. He could always be counted on to cheer up the room with one of his off-the-cuff funny remarks. I'm so sorry for his family, colleagues, and friends.##imported-begin##Stacey Pierce##imported-end##

Anonymous

1015w ago

I worked with Lenny for 15 years. What a great person he was to work with. Always willing to help. He will be greatly missed. My prayers go out to all of the family at this difficult time.##imported-begin##Dianne Maxwell##imported-end##

Anonymous

1015w ago

Martie & Family:
I am so sorry for your loss. As you know, Lenny was the best man ever. Lenny, this is for you, (probably only you & Martie will understand), Lenny you are "Heaven Scent" and I will always play you, for you, "Denny".
Hope you find endless slots in heaven. You will forever be missed at Pierce County and every where. You are a winner! Martie, are you ready to roll? "Let's play yatzee!!
Donna Belieu##imported-begin##Donna Belieu##imported-end##

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