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Denise Ruoff
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My Father
The day you passed my world was shattered, but I know you are watching over the entire family and thank you for this. Love always
VETERAN
In Loving Memory of
Henry Paul Vandeven, Jr
July 24, 1936 – October 24, 2023
Lived 87 years
Resserection · St louis
In service to country
Thank you for your service
Henry served in the armed forces. We honor that service here.
Life story
He served the Air National Guard for 8 years. He was a lithographer. Married 62 years. 4 children, 8 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren. He loved nature. A hunter and fisherman.
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The world Henry knew
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1936
Born July 24
1939
Henry was 3 when World War II began in Europe
1945
Henry was 9 when World War II ended
1958
Henry was 22 when the Hula Hoop craze swept the country
1962
Henry was 26 when the Cuban Missile Crisis brought the world to the brink of nuclear war
1976
Henry was 40 when America celebrated its Bicentennial
1982
Henry was 46 when "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" opened in theaters
1998
Henry was 62 when Google was founded
2004
Henry was 68 when Facebook was launched
2014
Henry was 78 when the Ice Bucket Challenge went viral
2022
Henry was 86 when Queen Elizabeth II died after 70 years on the throne
2023
Passed away October 24, age 87
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