Clarence Leroy Vanstone
April 16, 1928 - November 23, 2012
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Clarence Leroy Vanstone
April 16, 1928 - November 23, 2012
Obituary
Clarence Leroy Vanstone passed away on Friday, November 23, 2012. He was born April 16, 1928, in Crocus Plaines, Saskatchewan, Canada, to Lawrence and Rosa Vanstone. He was predeceased by his brother Charles. He studied at Hillcrest Bible College and graduated from the University of British Columbia where he was a member of Inter -Varsity Christian Fellowship. He married Norma Moller in 1952. They served at the Firs in Bellingham for about two years and for ten years in the Philippines as missionaries with Overseas Missionary Fellowship. They had two children, Jonathan and Ann. Norma passed away in 1972. Clarence taught 5th grade at Meridian Middle School. He served at Victor Sunday School for thirty years. In 1973, he married Dolores Hindman. Since retirement, he was a member of Washington State Retired Teachers, Unit 32, Whatcom County. Clarence worshipped His Heavenly Father through a life-time of service. As a member of Northside Community Church, he served as an elder and as the Treasures Assistant.
He is survived by his wife, Dolores; son, Jonathan; and daughters, Ann Strickland, Linda Swanson, Donna Hindman, predeceased by Karen Arnold; fourteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren
A Graveside Service will be held Thursday, November 29th at Greenacres Memorial Park Cemetery, 5700 Northwest Dr., Ferndale at 1:00 PM.
A Memorial Service will be held Thursday November 29th at Northside Community Church, 2:00 PM, located at 950 Kline Rd in Bellingham.
Memorials may be made to Northside Community Church.
Please view the memorial and sign the online guest book to share your thoughts and memories of Clarence.
Farewell Tribute Information
A Graveside Service will be held Thursday, November 29th at Greenacres Memorial Park Cemetery, 5700 Northwest Dr., Ferndale at 1:00 PM.
A Memorial Service will be held Thursday November 29th at Northside Community Church, 2:00 PM, located at 950 Kline Rd in Bellingham.
5 responses to Clarence Leroy Vanstone
Ruth & Lorne Naherney says:
November 23, 2012
Aunt Dolores, Jon, Ann, and families. We are all sorry to lose Uncle Clarence but are grateful for the years we had him as part of the family. We will all miss him but are thankful for our memories and that he has only gone on ahead and we will meet again for all eternity. Love & Prayers.
Jonathan B. Vanstone says:
November 23, 2012
Dad, You were the person who I looked up to in my life. You prayed and prayed for me thru the years, and because of that I am the man I am today. You taught me values that alot of Dads do not teach there sons. And I am teaching those same values to my son, your grandson. Thank you for picking me to be your son. I love you Dad
Rita Perry says:
November 23, 2012
Please accept my sympathy to the loving Wife,Son,Daughters & all the Family & Friends in the painful loss of your dear Clarence. He will be truly missed by those who new & loved him. May you be comforted by the following Bible Verses” Psalm36:7 “HOW PRECIOUS YOUR LOVING-KINDNESS IS O GOD! AND IN THE SHADOW OF YOUR WINGS THE SONS OF MEN THEMSELVES TAKE REFUGE,FOR WITH YOU IS THE SOURCE OF LIFE.”
David Vanstone says:
November 23, 2012
Dear Aunt Delorus and Family. May you walk in our Heavenly Fathers daily strength and Love in This time of sorrow. Your Christian Brother David Vanstone.
Jack M. Drury says:
November 23, 2012
Clarence, I remember the good times at Silver Sneakers . I was happy to see you because you and I were sometimes the only males present when Fritz and /or Howard didn’t make it. Later a few more came to the class. I also remember when I went with you in for pickup out on Central street and mission road to pickup wood for my shop. But best of all, I remember the good times we had going out to lunch after Silver Sneakers Class. You introduced us to the Cascade Pizza Restaurant Wow,I really enjoyed the lunch and conversation. Also I enjoyed working in my shop on refinishing your furniture.. Wow!!! what fun. You have a new inbox in Heaven and you can start a new ministry. I remember talking about church work and your encouragement and advice concerning the importance of doing a good Job.
Jack Drury.