He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, the outdoors, fishing, mushroom hunting, traveling, feeding his birds and most of all, the love of his four legged friends, Cinnamon and Lelu. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lester VanHorn Sr. and Lucille Helms; wife, Barbara Jean VanHorn; son, Todd Dean VanHorn; sisters, Betty Andersen and Carolyn Bickley and brother, Chet Helms.
Surviving to cherish his memory are his children, Tim VanHorn , Sherry (Tim) Grondine, and Terry (Pam) VanHorn; grandchildren, Nick Washburn, Vinnie VanHorn, Alicia (Clyde) Conlin, Jamie Washburn and Zack VanHorn; great-grandchildren, Devin, Jarrod, Viviana, Seth, Clyde Jr., and Elianah Rose Lee; sister, Patricia VanHorn; brother, Ron (Violet) VanHorn; brother-in-law, Vincent (Judy) Wiltshire, Jr. and Sheral Wiltshire; sister-in-law, Becky (Tom) Irvin and Tammy Velez; many nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 18, 2018, at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 205 E. Washington in DeWitt. The family will receive friends from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 17, 2018, and one hour prior to the service on Monday at the funeral home.
Those desiring may make contributions to the family and/or the American Cancer Society, 1755 Abbey Road, East Lansing, MI 48823, in memory of Robert Lester VanHorn Jr.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.grdewitt.com for the VanHorn family.
