Delmar Van Meter

Birth date: Jan 16, 1932 Death date: Jan 5, 2010

Van Meter, Delmar Blaine Age 77 of Ames passed away January 5, 2010. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. A gathering of friends and family visitation will be held from 7:00 -- 9:00 pm Saturday, January 9 at Grando Read Obituary

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Marcia Van Meter, Niece

861w ago

Dear Aunt Jo, Kevin, Kelly, Kyle and Kimberly,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I have fond memories of Uncle Delmar - he will be missed. Love, Marcia

Shari Deoki

864w ago

My deepest condolences go out to the Van Meter family. You will be in my prayers.

Virginia And Wayne Dowling - Friends

864w ago

Both my husband and I knew Delmar though we didn't know we both did. My husband, Wayne, had him as an instructor when he firts came to ISU and was a collegue in the College of Engineering. I knew him from playing bridge. He had such a positive additude and I never heard him complain. We were both glad we had a chance to know him!

Teri (Cleasby)

864w ago

Mr. Van Meter was dedicated to a lot of things, teaching was just one of them. He was a dedicated father, husband, friend, and Christian to name just a few more.

I don't think I ever saw Mr. Van Meter without him smiling.

Mr. Sassaman's comments are right on the money. Mr. Van Meter seemed to know how to fix anything. (Perhaps that was the farm-boy in him?)

Mr. Van Meter will be sorely missed by all who knew him. My most heartfelt condolences to his family.

Teri

Jim Sassaman--Friend

864w ago

Hi,
Please accept our heart felt sympathy for losing your father.
Jim & Helen Sassaman

Delmar and I worked on a number of projects around the First Baptist Church.
He and I applied the shading on the south windows of the sanctuary. We found that the top panes are higher above the floor than we thought and it was hard to work on them without holding on to the ladder with at least one hand!
We also installed the new ceiling and lighting in the basement rooms. Along with help from Buck Peterson we installed the new ceiling and lighting in fellowship hall. Of course Delmar was the head hauncho and we just helped in any way we could. Delmar loved to work and could do most every thing. He saved the church thousands of dollars with his efforts.
He will be greatly missed by all of us. He was just a real good guy and a good close friend.

Jim

Mary Warren

864w ago

I am sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I was a classmate of Kelly's from Gilbert. I remember going to Delmar's office at ISU and touring at VEISHEA with the Van Meter family.

Gregg West

864w ago

I remember spending many hours and days at the Van Meters' home. We held our Cub Scout meetings there and it was always fun to play with Kelly, my neighborhood pal. Delmar had a small 1-wheel trailer he pulled bo get it started. ehind the family car. That trailer was a curious looking thing and I was intrigued by it. There was an old Ford out by the shop we used to play with and work on, trying to get it running. I'd pretend it was mine and I was driving it. I have alot of great memories of Delmar and his family. The world has lost another great man, highly respected and loved dearly. My thoughts are with his family and friends.

James A. Pettyjohn

864w ago

Did not know Delmar well as he was 12 years older than me but I did respect his accomplishments very much. I did not stay in contact with him and I lost contact with him when I went in the USMC and never returned to MO to live. I hope all goes well for his wife Jo, his children and grandchildren. Our Mother was very proud of Delmar.

Jim Oliver, Isu Colleague

864w ago

My condolences to the entire Van Meter family. I met Del when I joined the ISU faculty in 1991 as a young assistant professor. He was always friendly and helpful, and clearly cared a lot about the students. He set a wonderful example of how to be a great professor. He will be missed.

Jeanne Sheperd Mcdonald

864w ago

I am shocked to hear that Delmar passed away. I was a classmate throughout high school at Maysville. His being able to attend our reunion this past October was special to all of those who were in attendance.
May your family find peace in remembering what an outstanding person he was.

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