David L. Vanhoosen

David L. VanHoosen, 76, of Grand Island passes away on Wednesday, March 3, 2020 in Grand Island at the VA Hospital. Service will be 10:30 AM Monday, March 9, 2020, at Apfel Funeral Home with Derek Apfel, CFC, officiating. Burial will follow at Wiegert Cemetery. A visitation will be 3-5PM on Sunday at Apfel Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to family for later designation.



David was born in Ord, NE on September 10, 1943 to Cecil and Elsie (Smith) VanHoosen. The family moved to Grand Island when David was 5 years old. Shortly after graduating from Grand Island Senior High he joined the Army. After basic training he was stationed in Germany where he helped patrol the Berlin Wall.



David married Betty Blume on October 6, 1964. To this union two sons were born: Lee and Jason Van Hoosen. David worked as a postal employee in Norfolk. After they moved back to Grand Island he worked as a rural mail carrier in the Marquette area.



He enjoyed bowling, fishing, pheasant hunting and the horse races. Most of all he enjoyed his sons and his seven grandchildren: Jessica, Courtney, Kristen, Katelyn, Alexus, Jason Jr., and Hunter. He also enjoyed his time with his great granddaughter, Harlee.



Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Betty; sons, Lee (Alice) Van Hoosen and Jason Van Hoosen; seven grandchildren; great granddaughter; sisters-in-law, Marty Van Hoosen and Lois Barrett; along with many nieces, nephews, neighbors and good friends.



He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Kenny and Dean; and sisters, Laurel and Jeanette.