In Memory Of
Brian P. Van Wormer
1943
2017
Brian P. Van Wormer
November 13, 1943 — August 14, 2017
Watervliet- Brian P.Van Wormer, 73, peacefully passed away on Monday, August 14, 2017. Brian was the son of the late George and Marjorie Van Wormer and was the devoted husband of 31 years to Helen Van Wormer.
Brian grew up in Rensselaer, joined the Air Force in 1961, served through 1967, and during this time was stationed in Crete, Greece and served his country in the Vietnam war.
Brian was a born entrepreneur, starting his managerial career at Grand Union, and over his lifetime owned many businesses including landscaping, excavating, retail clothing and taxidermy. His most recent love was beekeeping - he owned B's Honey Co., and through this passion he headed the Saratoga Adirondack Beekeeper's Association mentoring program for new beekeepers.
He gave back to the community by volunteering at the Rensselaer Boys Club and the North Colonie Ambulance Squad as a paramedic for more than 20 years. He was also actively involved on the boards of many associations.
He was an avid outdoorsman, with his passion for hunting and fishing taking him to all parts of the world including South Africa and Brazil. This led him to start his own business, Outdoor Destinations, to arrange hunting trips throughout the world.
Brian's love of history and travel took him and his wife, Helen, to historical museums, forts, parks and monuments across the US and in other countries including China and the Canadian Provinces.
Some of his friends called him "the most interesting man in the world" as conversations would lead to long discussions about his many jobs, interests, hobbies and achievements.
Along with his beloved wife, Brian will be forever missed by his son, Mark Van Wormer, daughter, Kimberly (Van Wormer) Gill, brother, Norman Van Wormer, grandchildren, Brady, Matthew, Sean, Jack, and Dewa, nephews, Ernest S. Van Wormer, and Terry Van Wormer, niece, Karen Blair, along with many other loving family members and friends.
In addition to his parents, Brian is predeceased by his brothers, George Van Wormer Jr, and John Van Wormer.
Calling hours will be held at New Comer Funerals & Cremations, 181 Troy Schenectady Road, Watervliet, on Saturday, August 19th, 2017, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, with the funeral service to take place at 4:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made in Brian's name to the American Cancer Society.
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Brian grew up in Rensselaer, joined the Air Force in 1961, served through 1967, and during this time was stationed in Crete, Greece and served his country in the Vietnam war.
Brian was a born entrepreneur, starting his managerial career at Grand Union, and over his lifetime owned many businesses including landscaping, excavating, retail clothing and taxidermy. His most recent love was beekeeping - he owned B's Honey Co., and through this passion he headed the Saratoga Adirondack Beekeeper's Association mentoring program for new beekeepers.
He gave back to the community by volunteering at the Rensselaer Boys Club and the North Colonie Ambulance Squad as a paramedic for more than 20 years. He was also actively involved on the boards of many associations.
He was an avid outdoorsman, with his passion for hunting and fishing taking him to all parts of the world including South Africa and Brazil. This led him to start his own business, Outdoor Destinations, to arrange hunting trips throughout the world.
Brian's love of history and travel took him and his wife, Helen, to historical museums, forts, parks and monuments across the US and in other countries including China and the Canadian Provinces.
Some of his friends called him "the most interesting man in the world" as conversations would lead to long discussions about his many jobs, interests, hobbies and achievements.
Along with his beloved wife, Brian will be forever missed by his son, Mark Van Wormer, daughter, Kimberly (Van Wormer) Gill, brother, Norman Van Wormer, grandchildren, Brady, Matthew, Sean, Jack, and Dewa, nephews, Ernest S. Van Wormer, and Terry Van Wormer, niece, Karen Blair, along with many other loving family members and friends.
In addition to his parents, Brian is predeceased by his brothers, George Van Wormer Jr, and John Van Wormer.
Calling hours will be held at New Comer Funerals & Cremations, 181 Troy Schenectady Road, Watervliet, on Saturday, August 19th, 2017, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, with the funeral service to take place at 4:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made in Brian's name to the American Cancer Society.
Click here to donate.
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