Van Eric Tisdale PMD, age 41, of most recently Brandon, Florida unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021. Van was born February 4, 1979 in Decatur, Illinois. He moved with his family to Plant City Florida at the age of 3 and continued to live his life out in the Tampa Bay Area. Van was predeceased by his parents Harley and Pauline Tisdale as well as his sister Patricia.
Van graduated from Plant City High School in 1997 and went on to the University of South Florida where he graduated with a degree in Emergency Medicine. Through his career Van continued to protect and serve others in capacities that included positions with All Children's Hospital, Sunstar, Hillsborough County Fire Rescue and serving in several teaching capacities. He was consistently pushing himself to learn more and achieved numerous certificates, awards, and recognizations that included Firefighter of the Year. Van also served in the capacity of Chief of Fire Station 27 and obtained his law enforcement certification to include a designee of SWAT Medic.
Van had a larger then life personality and a distinctive laugh that would light up any room. He would truly give you the shirt of his back and lived his life to help others and for his family. Van enjoyed outside activities, mudding in his truck, baseball, and spending time with his daughter Ally (Tisdale), and fiancé Nicole (Anderson). In addition to his daughter and fiancé, Van leaves behind his extended family (in law), friends, colleagues, and former students who's all lives he touched in meaningful ways.
A memorial has been scheduled for Friday January 15, 2021 from 2-5PM (with a service starting at 4PM) at Blount & Curry Funeral Home at Garden of Memories located at 4207 E Lake Ave, Tampa Florida.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.gardenofmemoriestampa.com for the Tisdale family.
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