Paul D. VanNess
Paul D. VanNess, age 47, of Sykeston, ND, died Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at Macclenny, Florida, due to injuries from an auto accident. Paul Donald VanNess was born May 23, 1964 at Glen Ridge, New Jersey, the son of Donald and Carolyn (Pruden) VanNess. He grew up at Caldwell, NJ, where graduated from high school. Paul worked in a fish store, starting while he was in high school. Following graduation, he also began working in a bank. On December 30, 1989, Paul was united in marriage to Sharon Wagner at West Orange, NJ. In July of 1994, they moved to Sykeston, ND. Paul began working at Dakota Growers Pasta Company in Carrington, ND August 1, 1994, and was currently employed there. Paul was a former member of St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church, Sykeston, and current member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Carrington. He served at Sacred Heart as Sacristan and Eucharistic Minister. Paul was a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus, was a member of the Carrington Lions Club, and as an Eagle Scout, he continued to be involved in scouting. He had also been involved in the Youth Exchange program. He is survived by his wife Sharon, Sykeston; one daughter Shannon VanNess, Fargo, ND; two sons, Alexander and Thomas, both of Sykeston; one grandson Mathew VanNess, Fargo, ND; his mother Carolyn VanNess, Macclenny, FL; one sister Susan Ward, Macclenny, FL, and two nephews, Andrew and Sean. Paul was preceded in death by his father.
FUNERAL SERVICE: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Carrington, ND DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at 10:30AM BURIAL: Carrington Cemetery |
Posted Condolences:
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Name: John Gallagher
Date: June 27, 2011
Message: I'm going to miss Paul, a good friend and a vital part of our community. Deepest sympathy to Sharon and family. God bless you all.
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Name: Holly Dewald
Date: 6-27-2011
Message: My God be with U in this time of need. My deepest sympathy goes out to Sharon and your children. May Gods love guide u through this. God Bless U and Ur Family.
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Name: Richard Hill
Date: June 27th
Message: God bless the family of Paul VanNess, From a brother 4th degree K of C Grand Forks Assembly 1578 Vivat Jesus
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name: Dave & Sondra Pruden
Date: 06/26/2011
Message: Paul was our nephew. His loss is such a shock to our family. We will dearly miss him as will his cousins Lisa (Pruden) Campana and Derek Pruden. Our very deepest sympathy goes out to Sharon, Shannon, Alex, and Thomas. May he rest in God's hands.
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Name: Lion Steve Johnson, 5NE District Governor Elect
Date: 6/25/11
Message: The family should be so proud of the wonderful work Paul was doing with Lions Youth Exchange. He was making the world a better place for all of us. I regret that I won't be able to serve with him this year and become good friends.
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Name: Sara & Dean Pennington
Date: 6/24/2011
Message: We are so saddened by the loss of Paul. He was a kind and thoughtful soul, and will be deeply missed. He was always very gracious and was ready with kind words whenever we saw him. Our very deepest sympathy for his family. God bless his memory.