In Remembrance Of
Theodore Van Alden
Theodore (Ted) Van Alden, 93, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 7, 2017.
He was born on June 30, 1923 to Eugene C. and Catherine (McNaughton) Van Alden in Kansas City, MO. Ted grew up in Kansas City, Kansas.
On October 20, 1945 he was united in marriage to Donna Beitman. After their marriage they lived in Kansas City where they made their home. His wife, Donna, passed away January 17, 1998.
Ted is survived by his daughters, Catherine Van Alden, Barbara Van Alden/Fraker, Jill Van Alden/Mitchell and her husband, Mike, Michelle Van Alden, his bonus daughter, Zenobia Smith, and Everett D. Fraker. He was also survived by five grandchildren, Tammy and Everett N. Fraker, bonus granddaughters, Helen Gruchala and Khulangoo Batchuluun and others, bonus grandson, Wu Zhenghao (Will) and two great grandchildren, Nadia and Isaac, and Ted’s two nieces, Carolyn Werneke (and family) and Patricia Lambrecht and nephew-in-law Paul Erland (and his daughters).
Ted was also preceded in death by his parents, sister, Mary Delich and her daughter, Rosemary Erland, and Ted's brother, Fred Van Alden.
Dad was very proud of his WWII Navy service as a machinist mate. He supported his family as an operating engineer with a heating /cooling business on the side. He repaired our garage-sale bikes, rebuilt our cars and escorted us out on our birthdays and loved giving hugs. He was a gentle, quiet man who loved the Lord.
Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 14th at The Rock of KC Church, 12750 N. Winan Road, Kansas City, MO 64163 with visitation one hour prior to the service.
Donations can be made in his honor to Japanese Sign Language Video Bible: http://www.jslbible.org/donate.html
Arrangements, Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville.
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Cathy and Robert Wade
Jill I am so sorry, but how lucky you were to have him so long
Ben Baird
Sincere condolences to a wonderful family. I treasure my acquaintance with Mr. Van Alden. He truly was a gentle man filled with the glory of God.
Carlos Velazquez
To the whole Van Alden family. My condolences to you and your family on the passing of a great man. He will forever be in your hearts. Peace.
Karen Johnson
He lived a rich wonderful life.
Tracy Muhlenbeck
Catherine, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I'm sorry for your loss. May you feel the presence of the great and mighty comforter. Love and Hugs, Tracy
Babs
Daddy, you were a remarkable man. I can't imagine what going to heaven and being perfect will be for you. I know Momma can walk and dance again but what could you possibly do that you improves your life. Thank you for ALWAYS being home when you were no at work. Thank you for our restaurant meal on our birthdays. Hank you for the Sunday afternoon drives that helped Momma not have cabin fever, every possible week. Thank you for driving our Youth for Christ bus on Saturday night so ten or twelve of us school kids could go to rally.Thank you for pulling my 57 Ford blown engine and putting another engine in during my two weeks at home in January, no garage, zero degrees and snow. Thank you for driving 300 miles, after work to me and that blown engine then towing me home 300 Morse. Sorry you couldn't go to work after we got home the next morning, your ONLY day of lost work in your life. Thank you for fixing my kids toys, for making a replacement mallet for the lost kids mallet. Thank you for making a grandma in a wheelchair and grandpa dolls for Tammy's doll house. Thank you for overseeing our house building while I finished grad hours the summer of '89. I really could go on and on. You amaze me.
Eunice stell
God's peace to you, Michelle, as well as your family. I know he will be missed. May your memories of him always bring a smile to your face and comfort to your heart. God bless
Shellie Sullivan
Jill and Mike,I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my prayers. I'm so looking forward to when we'll all be reunited with our loved ones in heaven. We have wonderful promises to hang onto. May go bless you and be your comfort!