1958
Russell
2024
Russell Van Prooyen
September 1, 1958 — May 25, 2024
Vernal, Utah
He was born September 1, 1958, in San Pablo, California, to Jan and Carolyn Clifton Van Prooyen. He married Geraldine Aura Lewis on November 4, 1978, in Reno, Nevada. They were sealed in the Sacramento Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on November 4, 2016. She died February 21, 2020.
Russell worked as a welder retrofitting bridges for earthquakes, worked on modular buildings, and fixed tractors. He enjoyed watching anime and playing video games with his children in his later years, camping and mostly spending time with his wife.
Russell is survived by his children, Jan Van Prooyen, III; Felicia (Jason) Arnold, Alex Van Prooyen, all of Vernal; four grandchildren, and a brother, Alan Van Prooyen, of New York.
He was preceded in death by his parents and several siblings.
Per his wished he was cremated and the family will have a private memorial service.
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