John Torres Van Eepoel, 78, passed away peacefully with his family on October 24, 2023 in Jacksonville, FL. He was born in Edmonton, Alberta Canada and raised in Tampa, FL. Subsequently, he resided in Jacksonville, FL and Atlanta, GA due to his 32 year career with Delta Airlines. He was educated at Christ the King Elementary, and graduated from Jesuit High School and St. Leo College.
John was fun-loving and engaging with quite a vibrant personality. He had a very quick wit and viewed situations with humor and optimism. He had his airline pilot's license which nourished his appreciation of travel and interesting adventures. He thoroughly enjoyed entertaining his friends at home, which enabled him to share his delight for cooking and fine wine from his collection. He loved literature, with a focus on history and current affairs, which enabled him to enjoy in-depth conversations with anyone on a wide range of topics. However, his enduring legacy is his warm, kind and generous spirit, and his sense of loyalty to his family and friends.
John is preceded in death by his parents, Margie and Ed Van Eepoel. He is survived by his sister, Louisa Torres Van Eepoel; beloved friend, Ronnie Gladden; god-daughter Lauren Curtis; god-son Omer King Hebert, and many cousins from the Torres and Van Eepoel families. In addition, we are very grateful for the dedicated and compassionate team of caregivers my brother had for many years: Scott Gladden, Dorothy Edwards, Cindy and Michael Cato, Whitney Dopico, Stacy Terry and concierge Drs. Brian and Tea Stevens.
Funeral Mass will be at St. Luke's Catholic Church,1606 Blanding Blvd, Middleburg, FL, 32068 on October 30th at noon with interment and reception to follow at Hardage-Giddens Holly Hill Funeral Home, 3601 Old Jennings Road, Middleburg, FL. In lieu of flowers, should you want to send a contribution, we recommend St. Luke's Catholic Church or the charity of your choice.
The honorary pallbearers are Scott Gladden, Tim Gladden, Rusty Gladden, David Gladden, Lonnie Gladden, Craig Chambers, Steve Krist, T. Michael Boyle, Omer King Hebert and Thomas Willenbrock.
Florida Times Union
October 23, 2023
John was fun-loving and engaging with quite a vibrant personality. He had a very quick wit and viewed situations with humor and optimism. He had his airline pilot's license which nourished his appreciation of travel and interesting adventures. He thoroughly enjoyed entertaining his friends at home, which enabled him to share his delight for cooking and fine wine from his collection. He loved literature, with a focus on history and current affairs, which enabled him to enjoy in-depth conversations with anyone on a wide range of topics. However, his enduring legacy is his warm, kind and generous spirit, and his sense of loyalty to his family and friends.
John is preceded in death by his parents, Margie and Ed Van Eepoel. He is survived by his sister, Louisa Torres Van Eepoel; beloved friend, Ronnie Gladden; god-daughter Lauren Curtis; god-son Omer King Hebert, and many cousins from the Torres and Van Eepoel families. In addition, we are very grateful for the dedicated and compassionate team of caregivers my brother had for many years: Scott Gladden, Dorothy Edwards, Cindy and Michael Cato, Whitney Dopico, Stacy Terry and concierge Drs. Brian and Tea Stevens.
Funeral Mass will be at St. Luke's Catholic Church,1606 Blanding Blvd, Middleburg, FL, 32068 on October 30th at noon with interment and reception to follow at Hardage-Giddens Holly Hill Funeral Home, 3601 Old Jennings Road, Middleburg, FL. In lieu of flowers, should you want to send a contribution, we recommend St. Luke's Catholic Church or the charity of your choice.
The honorary pallbearers are Scott Gladden, Tim Gladden, Rusty Gladden, David Gladden, Lonnie Gladden, Craig Chambers, Steve Krist, T. Michael Boyle, Omer King Hebert and Thomas Willenbrock.
Florida Times Union
October 23, 2023
John Torres Van Eepoel, 78, passed away peacefully with his family on October 24, 2023 in Jacksonville, FL. He was born in Edmonton, Alberta Canada and raised in Tampa, FL. Subsequently, he resided in Jacksonville, FL and Atlanta, GA due to his 32 year career with Delta Airlines. He was educated at Christ the King Elementary, and graduated from Jesuit High School and St. Leo College.
John was fun-loving and engaging with quite a vibrant personality. He had a very quick wit and viewed situations with humor and optimism. He had his airline pilot's license which nourished his appreciation of travel and interesting adventures. He thoroughly enjoyed entertaining his friends at home, which enabled him to share his delight for cooking and fine wine from his collection. He loved literature, with a focus on history and current affairs, which enabled him to enjoy in-depth conversations with anyone on a wide range of topics. However, his enduring legacy is his warm, kind and generous spirit, and his sense of loyalty to his family and friends.
John is preceded in death by his parents, Margie and Ed Van Eepoel. He is survived by his sister, Louisa Torres Van Eepoel; beloved friend, Ronnie Gladden; god-daughter Lauren Curtis; god-son Omer King Hebert, and many cousins from the Torres and Van Eepoel families. In addition, we are very grateful for the dedicated and compassionate team of caregivers my brother had for many years: Scott Gladden, Dorothy Edwards, Cindy and Michael Cato, Whitney Dopico, Stacy Terry and concierge Drs. Brian and Tea Stevens.
Funeral Mass will be at St. Luke's Catholic Church,1606 Blanding Blvd, Middleburg, FL, 32068 on October 30th at noon with interment and reception to follow at Hardage-Giddens Holly Hill Funeral Home, 3601 Old Jennings Road, Middleburg, FL. In lieu of flowers, should you want to send a contribution, we recommend St. Luke's Catholic Church or the charity of your choice.
The honorary pallbearers are Scott Gladden, Tim Gladden, Rusty Gladden, David Gladden, Lonnie Gladden, Craig Chambers, Steve Krist, T. Michael Boyle, Omer King Hebert and Thomas Willenbrock.
Florida Times Union
October 23, 2023
John was fun-loving and engaging with quite a vibrant personality. He had a very quick wit and viewed situations with humor and optimism. He had his airline pilot's license which nourished his appreciation of travel and interesting adventures. He thoroughly enjoyed entertaining his friends at home, which enabled him to share his delight for cooking and fine wine from his collection. He loved literature, with a focus on history and current affairs, which enabled him to enjoy in-depth conversations with anyone on a wide range of topics. However, his enduring legacy is his warm, kind and generous spirit, and his sense of loyalty to his family and friends.
John is preceded in death by his parents, Margie and Ed Van Eepoel. He is survived by his sister, Louisa Torres Van Eepoel; beloved friend, Ronnie Gladden; god-daughter Lauren Curtis; god-son Omer King Hebert, and many cousins from the Torres and Van Eepoel families. In addition, we are very grateful for the dedicated and compassionate team of caregivers my brother had for many years: Scott Gladden, Dorothy Edwards, Cindy and Michael Cato, Whitney Dopico, Stacy Terry and concierge Drs. Brian and Tea Stevens.
Funeral Mass will be at St. Luke's Catholic Church,1606 Blanding Blvd, Middleburg, FL, 32068 on October 30th at noon with interment and reception to follow at Hardage-Giddens Holly Hill Funeral Home, 3601 Old Jennings Road, Middleburg, FL. In lieu of flowers, should you want to send a contribution, we recommend St. Luke's Catholic Church or the charity of your choice.
The honorary pallbearers are Scott Gladden, Tim Gladden, Rusty Gladden, David Gladden, Lonnie Gladden, Craig Chambers, Steve Krist, T. Michael Boyle, Omer King Hebert and Thomas Willenbrock.
Florida Times Union
October 23, 2023
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