Bishop Danny R. VanDoren, 71, of Linden, Virginia, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024 at Winchester Medical Center.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, February 26 at 1:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Front Royal Ward with Bishop Randy Allen officiating. Interment will follow in Prospect Hill Cemetery.
Danny was born March 20, 1952 in Tacoma, Washington, son of the late John M. and Laverle Mary Thereaux VanDoren.
He retired after many dedicated years from the United Parcel Service as a supervisor and was a member and Bishop of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Surviving is his wife of 48 years, Joniames Walker VanDoren; one son, Jared VanDoren of Linden; a daughter, Andrea VanDoren McGann of Front Royal; one brother, John David VanDoren (Gina) of Front Royal; three sisters, Theresa Riker (Mark) of Florida, Christine Ortiz (John) of Maryland and Sherrie Wegnar of Washington state; and two grandchildren, Parker, and Pryce.
Danny was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son, Daniel; and two sisters, Nancy Stover and Darlene Lessard.
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
The family will receive friends on Monday, February 26 from 12-1 p.m. at the church.
Danny had a great love of animals and the family suggests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Humane Society of Warren County, 1245 Progress Drive, Front Royal, VA 22630 or to a humane society of your choice.
Jonia and family,
I was so sorry to hear about your husband’s passing. William thought so much of you both.
I know what you are going through now. May God be with you during this time of grief and hold you close to comfort you. Think of your happy times together and that will help get you through these rough days.
Love and prayers,
Mrs. William Athey
South Carolina
Danny was the most compassionate person I have ever known. He deeply loved his family and the Lord Jesus Christ. How all of us will miss that smile of his.