David L. Van Oort, 56, Sanborn

A memorial service for David L. Van Oort will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 28, 2023, at the Christian Reformed Church in Sanborn. Pastor Phillip Westra will officiate. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery at Sanborn. Sanborn Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements.

David Lee Van Oort, son of Harvey J. and Gloria A. (Baartman) Van Oort, was born in Sheldon on Jan. 18, 1967. He grew up in Sanborn along with his sister, Pam, and four brothers, Keith, Steven, Daryl and Chad. He received his education at River Valley Community School in Rock Valley.

As an adult David made his home at Village Northwest Unlimited in Sheldon. He enjoyed the 34 years he spent there and took part in many of the programs and activities they offered. Having always been a sports fan, he looked forward to participating in the Special Olympics, even qualifying for a trip to the state competition with a few events. Along with sports he liked motorcycles and stock cars; actually, racing of any kind, But it could be a tossup on Saturday morning whether to watch a football game or tune into a good old Scooby-Doo cartoon (those were hard to beat). When TV had nothing to offer, just listening to music, going outside for a walk or doing a little fishing seemed to fit the bill.

While living at the Village, David made good use of his time working at the beverage can redemption center and helping insert mail pieces for the Golden Shopper periodical.

David passed from this life on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at the age of 56 years. He now joins his father, Harvey Van Oort (2022); his grandparents: Pete and Mina Van Oort and Pete and Sadie Baartman; his niece, Paige Van Oort; and other loved ones.

Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Gloria Van Oort, of Sanborn; brothers: Keith (Candy) Van Oort, of Sheldon; Steven Van Oort, of Archer; Daryl (Brenda) Van Oort, of Ashton; and Chad Van Oort, of Sanborn; one sister, Pam (Kelly) DeGroot, of Sanborn; other relatives and friends.