Jerry Van Orden Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Jerry Van Orden of Lakeland, Florida, born in Sarasota, Florida, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Jerry Van left this world on April 25, 2024 at the age of 94, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jerry Van Orden to show support.
As Jerry Van departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Jerry Van. Though Jerry Van may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Jerry Van Orden Sr. and Genevive Covelle Van Orden; and his sister Jean Van Orden. He is survived by: his wife Vivian Van Orden; his daughters, Jennie Evans (Tom) and Marlene Schwarz; his brother Bud Van Orden; his grandson Jerrod Schwarz (Seneca); and his great grandchildren, Briar Schwarz and Emerson Schwarz.
