ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: VAN SANDT, RICHARD 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Honaker Funeral Home, Slidell, La.

Died Friday, March 9, 2012

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VAN SANDT, RICHARD 
(August 18, 1935 - March 9, 2012)

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Richard Bernard (Van) Van Sandt, age 76, passed away on Friday, March 9, 2012, 
after a lengthy illness. 

Preceded in death by his parents, Max and Ruth Van Sandt. 

Survived by his beloved wife of 37 years, Betty, the light of his life. 
Brother of Barry Van Sandt (Janis) and Marcia Smith (Edsel). 
Father of Cindy Guthrie Suarez, Jerri Guthrie Reeves, and Scott Van Sandt. 
“Granddad” to Dylan Suarez, Calli Reeves, Leah Suarez, and great-granddaughter, 
Savanna Broom. 
Also survived by numerous loving nieces and nephews. 

Van was born in Wewoka, Oklahoma, and lived in many places before settling in 
Slidell. 
He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force as a flight instructor and pilot of 
both fixed-wing planes and helicopters. 
He retired from Chevron Oil Company and served on the Slidell City Council as 
District C Councilman for 16 years. Van loved the City of Slidell and served on 
numerous committees devoted to maintaining the quality of Slidell life, 
including the Slidell Beautification Committee. 
Van and Betty lived in Palm Lake for 27 years and had many treasured friends 
there. Their parties greeting Santa Claus as he arrived on the lake are 
remembered by all. Van loved the water and was an active member and former 
President of the Palm Lake Anglers Club. He loved Mardi Gras parades and 
visiting the French Quarter. 
Van led a very interesting life and was always open to new experiences. 
His childhood included time spent in Alaska with his Father, a doctor, who 
treated the native Indians. 
Besides spending time with Betty, Van was never happier than when he was with 
his grandchildren. He was always ready for fun and took them camping, fishing, 
boating, swimming, and anywhere they wanted to go. Van loved his friends, 
family, and God. 
He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. 

Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, March 15, 2012, at First 
Pentecostal Church, 388 Robert Blvd, Slidell, LA. Visitation at 12:00 noon. 
Service at 1:00. 

In lieu of flowers, donations preferred to St. Joseph Hospice: 985-649-3188.

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