San Joaquin County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Van Vranken, Ethyelyn H. January 25 2005
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The Record  January 28, 2005
Stockton
Ethelyn H. Van Vranken 
October 6, 1922 - January 25, 2005



Ethelyn H. Van Vranken, 82, was born October 6, 1922 in Fort Arthur, Texas to 
Ida and Henry Huntley Epperson and passed away January 25, 2005 in Stockton, 
CA. Mother of four children, she lived in Stockton for over 50 years. A 
graduate of Louisiana State University, she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi 
sorority. She was a member of the drum and bugle corps at her high school in 
Port Arthur, remaining close to her family in Louisiana as well. A homemaker 
par excellence, she had a variety of interests and avid hobbies. She was a Camp 
Fire Leader, seamstress, antique collector and refinisher, explorer of the 
Mother Lode, teacher of English to second language learners, gardener, crafter, 
hostess for exchange students. She enjoyed camping in California's beaches and 
mountains as well as National Parks. She took numerous trips to Louisiana, 
exploring that regions historical attractions. She enjoyed her affiliation with 
American Association of University Women, particularly the gourmet group. 
During her later years, she volunteered at the Friends of the Stockton Public 
Library Bookstore. She derived great fulfillment in finding used books for 
patrons.
She was the supportive and encouraging mother of Carol McGurk (Tom) of 
Stockton; Leah Van Vranken (Rick Marvin) of Salinas; Mary Van Vranken of 
Stockton and Mark Van Vranken (Joan) of Stockton. She took great care and 
interest in all her grandchildren, Tenley and Lesley McGurk, Natalie Resendez, 
Taylor and Grace Marvin and Tara Van Vranken; loving sister of sister Carol 
Dumas and Maxine Lipscomb, both of LA. Also survived by numerous nieces and 
nephews.
Family and friends are invited to a visitation at the DeYoung Memorial Chapel, 
601 N. California St., Stockton, CA, Saturday, January 29, 2005, 3:00 p.m. to 
5:00 p.m. Committal: Azalea Rest Cemetery, Zachary, LA. She will be buried in 
Zachary, Louisiana.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Friends of the Stockton Library 
Bookstore, 1724 West Hammer Lane, Stockton, CA. 
 



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