Fred L. Van Zandt, Jr.
April 18, 2021
Fred Loren Van Zandt, Jr., 48, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2021 at Mercy Medical Center of respiratory failure after a long eight year fight due to a major stroke.
Fred was born July 13, 1972 at Whiteman Air Force Base in Knob Noster, Missouri to Fred Van Zandt, Sr. and Betty (McFadden) Van Zandt. He loved softball, fishing, motorcycles, computers, family, and the outdoors in general. He worked as a Robotics Programmer for Windsor Windows.
He is survived by his parents, Fred Sr. and Betty Van Zandt; sister, Angela (Danny) Garrison; daughters, Alexus Evans (Hayden Hansford), Courtney Youngbear (Mike Thurman), Morgan Van Zandt, Tiffany Youngbear (Tyler Signalness), Lisa Van Zandt; grandchildren, Lilly Thurman and Bodie Thurman; and his wife, Karla Van Zandt.
Fred was preceded in death by his daughter, Alexandria and many others.
Services will be held at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, April 23, 2021. Funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 24, 2021 and will conclude with burial at Berwick Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Fred.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Heidi
04/23/2021
Heaven gained an ornery angel. I will miss your infectious smile little cousin, and our long talks about life while waiting for the kids at school, or hanging out with you, Karla, and the girls. Forever memories too of Tim, Jim, me and you; good times! I am grateful for the time we all had with you on this earth, now it is time for you to go home...until we meet again dear sweet Freddy. RIH 🙏💙
Shana Carreon
04/22/2021
My cousin - I will remember your bright welcoming smile that you always gave everyone. I have so many good memories of filling gallon water jugs in my back yard, visiting your house in Berwick and how you were always such a fun goofy guy! You are now set free and I will see you again some day. RIP
Sharon ARMSTRONG
04/21/2021
FRED AND BETTY...AND FAMILY..GOD BE WITH YOU ALL..AND COMFORT YOU FOR ALL THAT HEAVEN GIVES..FREDJR. IS WITH ALL THOSE THAT HAVE GONE BEFORE HIM..GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.❤🙏❤❤
Big Bird
04/21/2021
To Fred: From Rock'n The SPL Car Audio competition lanes from 2006 to 2008 to Rock'n the Drums in your house on the weekends. We always had a blast spending time together as one big family. I'm glad we got to spend so much great time together. I'm sure by now we'd have many more stories and memories to relive. I'm sure you know but i was in the waiting room with the family holding down the graveyard shift in case there were any new updates to be given out i could start making calls. In your room I would tell you jokes and stories hoping you would spring up out of bed laughing. When you got relocated i still came up to see you and continued to tell you Jokes and stories. Man, what i wouldn't give right now for another family packed weekend. You'll never be forgotten and I'll be up to see you friday.
Your Best Friend
Big Bird
KARLA V. OROZCO
04/21/2021
My most deep condolences to the family. May you rest in peace now old friend. I know you struggle those 8 years thought your illness knowing how you were a very active person. I'm deeply sad of your passing may the Lord give your mother and father strength, Karla and the girls.You will always be in my heart. R.I.P. FRED VAN ZANDT <3
William Rustan
04/20/2021
I am deeply sorry to hear about my cousin Freddie he will be missed by all and all of the good times we've had growing up and this isn't R.I.P this is we will see each other again love you and miss you my dear cousin
Douglas Cline
04/20/2021
I knew Fred was struggling with his health, it's just very difficult to find reality in the finality of all of this. My heart goes out to the entire family, especially all the kids I taught throughout the years. Sadly I will not be able to attend services because I will be out of state visiting my 1 year old grandson. However, please know you are in my thoughts and prayers during these rough times. God bless.
Linda Lou Smith
04/20/2021
My dear Fred Betty Angela I am praying for you all.
My dearest Freddy, I will miss you but your eight year ordeal is finally over. RIP
Rob Rumley
04/20/2021
Freddy you will be missed truly by so many I have some good memories playing baseball with you at Saydel little league had some good times buddy now I hold them memories in my heart praying for the family going to miss you man your cousin Rob
Nancy Watson
04/20/2021
I'm dear cousin Freddy u were a wonderful person and u will be missed by many. We hold great memories close to our hearts. Love u always