BORN

1943

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Chapel of the Hills

1331 Lincoln Way

Auburn, California

Cecil Vandiver Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 28, 2015.

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March 25, 2024

Family

Carolyn VanDiver

Always and forever in my heart and on my mind. Loving you!

March 25, 2024

Family

betty leggitt

i miss my brother

March 25, 2023

Family

Carolyn VanDiver

8 years! I'm still loving and missing you. So much has happened since you went to heaven. I know that you already know about all that so I won't go over it. I know you were watching over me and helping me through it. Love you babe . Me.

March 25, 2019

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Don Kolb

Hi: It has been some time since I wrote to you. Last year I retired from WSU and Larry and I are still riding our cycles and have many times had Cecil riding along with us. We often talk about the great times we both had with you two. Easter just about to come and we know Cecil's OK We love you Carolyn please keep in touch. Don

March 10, 2016

Well honey it has been almost a year and it seems like yesterday. I miss you every minute of every single day. Love you.

May 29, 2015

Hi honey, it seems like this morning that you kissed me goodbye and asked if you could lean on me for awhile longer. Little did we know it would be minutes. Always on my mind forever in my heart. I miss the sound of your voice, your smell and that twinkle in your eye. Love you, Carolyn

April 10, 2015

CJ

I am so so sorry for your loss May the true God soothe your acing hearts and comfort your pain (Psalm 119:25,76)

April 3, 2015

Tammy Burch

may God open his arms for you and keep you safe and love to your family and let them think of you everyday I'm sorry I never got a chance to meet with you but I enjoy talking to you on the phone and I will pray for your wife and your children every day rest in peace you will be missed

April 1, 2015

Kim Rippberger

Uncle Cecil,
I am not sure you would consider yourself a teacher but you have taught me many things through out the years. You were one of those rare individuals that really lived life to the fullest. You grabbed on with both hands and said show me what you got and after some great adventure or crazy stunt, you were like, is that it? Is that all you got and you were off again on some great adventure or crazy stunt. You taught me that we only have this one crazy wonderful life and it is meant to be lived to the fullest.
You taught me fun things like quading and snowmobiling. You taught me practical things like sceptic tanks, wells, retaining walls and all things about living in the country. You taught me family things, like how important it is to let our children go off in the world so that they can shine.
The other thing I really admired is your ability to see through all of the BS and not be shy about calling someone out on it. Every time I tried to whitewash something, pretend I cared less than what I did or made some lame excuse for some choice I made, you called me out every single time. I loved that about you.
I am really going to miss you. I am going to miss talking to you, getting advice from you, getting teased by you and most of all laughing with you. If I had a star for each time you made me laugh, I would hold the whole universe in my hands.
You were truly a great man and I feel very blessed that you were part of my life and oh so proud that I could call you uncle.

April 1, 2015

Well Babe today is the big day. A day where we gather to honor you, share memories and say goodbye. I will never say goodbye. You will be forever in my heart and I can't wait to see you again. I love you buddy. Carolyn

March 31, 2015

daddy I'm very honored and proud to have you as my dad
Sherryl k

March 31, 2015

Larry Schutz

Cec, I want to thank you for being such a wonderful and giving friend, and the most fun person I believe I have ever met. All the good times we have had hunting, camping, riding around on the horses, always will be remembered, always, Larry.

March 31, 2015

Jennifer Newey

What makes a man a hero?
I've often thought this through.
It's someone who is macho?
It's someone who is true?

No, that is not a hero.
He's just a simple man.
Always there when things go wrong and who does the best he can.

He lends a strong shoulder to ease the flow of tears.
He holds high the lantern to drive away your fears.

His smile was just enough to give encouragement.
His frown more than adequate to make one soon relent.

When some had need of guidance his ears he'd freely lend advice came in abundance
You chose, not him could you offend.

He had no need of medals or glory this is true.
That's why, Dear Pops
Our hero has to be you.

I love you

March 31, 2015

Renee' Van Diver

Poppa
Thank you for always protecting me and loving me. For showing me that laughing is the key to get through anything. I am so grateful for the time I had with you and what you have taught me. My heart is so heavy for my family and your friends. I'll keep your lessons with me always. How lucky I have been to have you as my pop.

March 31, 2015

Shannon Elliott

R.I.P. Uncle Cecil, I'll never forget the fun times we had at your place in Washington. Say hi to my Mom & Dad up there. I Love you Aunt Care Care. Sending you prayers!

March 31, 2015

Love and miss you big papa aka the dog MUAH!!!!!
~ALICIA AND GIANNA~

March 30, 2015

Theresa and Eric Quinones

Cecil you was a very loving caring and very gentle man. May God keep Mamma Carolyn and Sissy Sherryl and Cindy in his loving hands Until We All meet again going miss Papa Cecil

March 30, 2015

Don Kolb

Thank you Cecil for all that you did for my family and myself. I will always cherish the memories of you forever.

March 30, 2015

Susan Marquette

Carolyn, Sherryl - so very sad to hear about wonderful, loving, always made me smile Cecil! My heart with all of you during this difficult time. I love you all. Susan

March 30, 2015

Carolyn, I am so sorry for your loss. Cecil was such
a wonderful friend to my son John. He has as all of
us have many special memories of hiim. I know
the good Lord will watch over you.
My prayers are with you.

Janet Stuart

March 30, 2015

I love you Daddy, you are my hero.......Sherryl

March 29, 2015

Uncle Cecil, You are one of the funniest men I've ever known. I'll miss you and I'll remember all the fun times our families got to share together. Love Lease

March 29, 2015

we didn't have enough time but we had some great one and I will miss you but will make my way there and the wonderful times will start all over again. LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU.
you sis betty

March 29, 2015

Carolyn

The Love of my life for 48 years. I miss you, please give me the strength to make it through until we are together again.

March 28, 2015

Deborah Tacker

May his legacy live on in each of us.He made this world a brighter place.

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