Herbert John VanDort (1920 - 2014)

Born 8 Dec 1920 in MI

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Died 2014 at about age 93 in Pensacola, FL

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Biography

Rev. Herbert John Vandort 1920-2014 The Rev. Herbert John Vandort, an Episcopal priest of the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast, was an inspiration to the communities in which he served; and among his fellow clergy. Fr. Vandort was well respected for his knowledge, his depth of spirituality and most notably for his great kindness to people from all walks of life. He will be greatly missed!Born 8 December 1920 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Herman and Mary Vandort; He is survived by a sister, Margery Wnuk, and niece, Ellen, of Grand Rapids, MichiganVicar of St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church, Pensacola, FL, 1977 - 1986Vicar Protem, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Brewton, AL, 1970-1971Associate Rector, St. Alb's Episcopal Church, Superior, WI, 1963-1969Associate Rector, Christ Episcopal Church, Shaker Heights, OH, 1961-1962Chaplain to the Bishop of NW Pennsylvania, Erie, PA, 1954-1961Vicar, St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Waterford PA, 1954-1961Curate, Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Allegan, MI, 1950-1954Ordained to the Priesthood 1 December 1950 in Grand Rapids, Michigan by The Rt. Rev. Lewis B. WhittemoreAuthor of the book "Our Common Vocation"Johnson Foundation Teacher of the Year award, Wisconsin State University, 1965Headmaster of - DeVeaux School (lower school), Niagara Falls, NY, 1946-1947Principle of - LeRoy High, 1944-1946 Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, October 10, 2014 at St. Cyprian Episcopa Church with Bishop Philip M. Duncan, II and Reverend Michael Hill officiating. Pensacola News Journal 10/8/2014

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• http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=136964323