July 23, 2016

I’m kind of late with this. When my parents sent me the obit I meant to write something, but then it kind of slipped my mind until I came across the obit again now.
Charlie was without a doubt the best teacher I ever had. His knowledge and presentation of the material was animated and almost exciting, and on top of that his classroom management skills were second to none. I had him for geometry, algebra 2 and what would now be called pre-calc from 1961 through 1964 which was the year I graduated from Conestoga Valley. 
After graduation I would often meet him, usually with my brother and another person for some tennis doubles. He didn’t have the greatest tennis skills, but he was very competitive. After he moved on to Millersville State College I often though how much of a shame it was that later classes of CV students missed him.
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and loved ones. You’ll definitely be missed, Charlie
Jim Swavely, CVHS class of 1964

March 18, 2016

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I know kathy from embroidery class and I had’nt seen you for awhile.
God Bless Barb Winter

March 12, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Kathy.
Kurt Wagner

March 12, 2016

I am so sorry to read about your loss. Mr Van Gorden was my math teacher at Conestoga Valley High in 1959 & 1960. I also remember seeing him at the grocery store during summer school vacations.
We Sheldon

March 11, 2016

Kathy, Joyce, and Cub, I want to express our regrets at the death of Charlie Van. He was a good friend, and I will miss him very much. We spent many happy hours together both professionally at MU and socially. May God bless you all as you deal with the loss of hour husband and father. With much love, Jay and Mary Weaver

March 11, 2016

My condolences to the entire VanGordon family. Mr. Van Gordon was truly an excellent teacher and it showed through his commitment. I truly loved his classes and he was kind enough to tutor me in college calculus for an afternoon because my college prof simply did not have the skill to teach effectively. My mother, Sara Erb, was a colleague on the CV staff and I know she was an admirer as well. With sincere sympathy, James Erb, CV class of 1965.
 

March 11, 2016

 Love and prayers from our family to yours.     Cindy VanGorden, Mark and Emily, Sarah and Ben Marble

March 11, 2016

Mr. Van Gorden was my math ( algebra, geometry, trig) teacher for several years in the mid-sixties.  I remember him fondly as a great teacher – demanding & supportive,  fair and personable.  I’ll never forget the time the whole class bombed on a test. As an A student, I was devastated until he told us that he’s going to re-teach the material – assuming that he had done a poor job of presenting it to us.  I’ve remembered that model of humble teaching all thru my 40 years of teaching.
Condolences to all his friends & family
Linda (Shirk) Owen
CVHS Class of ’67

March 10, 2016

Aunt Kathy and family we are sad to hear of Uncle Chucks passing.   You are in our thoughts and prayers! Mom and dad would love to be there but just can’t make the trip. Love from all us SC Van Gordens.  Tracy

March 10, 2016

Aunt Kathy and family, we are so sorry for the loss of Uncle Chuck. We all loved him and we missed him coming up to see us. It meant a lot to Dad and now they are together again, having a laugh.  We will miss him. Mike and Cindy Van Gorden.

March 10, 2016

Kathy, We offer our condolences to you and the children. Although we where not around each other often, we still were arware that we were family. As we grow older and somewhat more satisified with life we think of the others and the occurances that we shared with the visits at Jim’s and Jan’s or at the holidays we may have shared. Diane and Stanley Darrow and the family in Georgia

March 10, 2016

To the family of Charles Van Gorden . . . we will miss our brother tremendously.  He excelled in all his endeavors.  Love and prayerful thoughts are with his family. Betty and Nancy

March 10, 2016

Kathy,  So sorry to hear this.  Give my condolences to everyone.  Thinking and praying for you.
 
The Depew’s