William “Van” VanLandingham
NOV 12, 1947 – MAR 2, 2020
Lions Years: DEC 1, 2009 – MAR 3, 2020

THE SUN HAS SET ON A  GREAT LEADER * MENTOR * FRIEND * LION
BUT HIS FIRE WILL FOREVER BURN AS  BRIGHT AS THE SUN

Please feel free to share special moments or memories of Van below.

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  1. Elliot Trueblood
    Elliot Trueblood says:

    Van was a mentor to me, but more importantly he was a friend to me. I loved him dearly, and was always in awe of his presence and power within our community — when Van spoke, people listened. When I lived in Porterville, I would visit with Van pretty frequently. We’d have Lemon Drops and a few smokes on his back porch and we’d be each other’s support system. Van always had invaluable advice to offer, and I still carry his advice and I abide by much of it. Van was a part of so many organizations and volunteer services, but the Lions Club was his first and foremost favorite. He loved and cared about his fellow Lions, and I hope you all know that ❤️ I aspire to be as caring, compassionate, and as strong as Van was. May he Rest In Peace with those that he loves on the other side.

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  2. Brian vanLandingham
    Brian vanLandingham says:

    Brian VanLandingham .
    Bill was my uncle and one memory that stands out the most is when he got out of the Vietnam War he took my sister and I to mooneys Grove Park in visalia I was I think 7 yes old . Yes he was and is a great man who I will always miss . God be with you uncle Bill

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