Naaman E. Van Meter, 38, of Larwill, IN passed away at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, February 14, 2011 at Goshen General Hospital in Goshen. He was born on August 31, 1972 in Warsaw, IN to Thomas E. and Judy E. (Carey) Van Meter.
He attended Central Noble Public Schools and was a lifetime Kosciusko / Noble County area resident. He was a member of the North Webster Church of God. He participated in Special Olympics, Magical Meadows, and was the Inspiration for Forte Residential Inc. He loved to swim, bowl, be with friends and enjoyed many outdoor activities.
He is survived by:
Parents – Tom & Judy Van Meter of Larwill
5 Sisters – Mrs. Matt (Hope) Lightner of Fort Collins, CO; Mrs. Ben (Rebekah) Eisner of Cedarburg, WI; Mrs. Eric (Elanna) Moeller of Noblesville, IN; Christine Van Meter of Denver, CO; Mrs. Will (Larissa) Phillips of Noblesville, IN
1 Brother – Ryan Van Meter of Steamboat Springs, CO
Maternal Grandparents – Larry & Hulleta Carey of Warsaw
Several Nieces & Nephews
Special Friend – Mark Hirschey of Larwill
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents – Murro Van Meter II & Florence (Brock) Van Meter
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at the North Webster Church of God, 301 N. Main St., North Webster, IN. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the church with Pastor Dennis Judy of the church officiating. Private family burial will take place at the Salem Cemetery in Wilmot.
Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd. 13 C.R. 500 N North Webster, IN is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial bequest may be given to Magical Meadows, 4767 N. 375E, Warsaw, IN 46582 or Wawasee Camp of the Gideon’s International, P.O. Box 101, Syracuse, IN 46567. Envelopes will be available at the church.