Arnold Van Zanten Jr.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret and Arnold Van Zanten. He is survived by his wife, Gail; daughter Kirsten Sarginger (Jon), San Jose, CA; son, John Van Zanten (Hillarie), Keller, TX and brother, Alexander Van Zanten (Judy), Battle Creek, MI. “Grandpa Beach” will always be remembered by his grandchildren, Ellie and Zachary Sarginger and Jack, Isabelle, and AlexVan Zanten for the fun times at the beach.

Arnold received his BSEE and MBA from the University of Michigan. His career encompassed Accenture Consulting and Sr. Vice President of American Natural Resources in Detroit. Upon moving to Houston, TX he served as Sr. Vice President of Coastal Corporation and Executive Vice President of National Convenience Stores. Upon retirement he moved to Clearwater Beach and was a consultant for corporate CEO’s.

He will be remembered for his kind and generous ways, love of teaching, and business acumen. He served on the Hope College Board of Trustees, Holland, MI for 12 years. He loved boating, the arts, traveling and spending time with his family.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in memory of Arnie to Hope College, attention -Van Zanten Family Scholarship. Donations may be mailed to: Jim Van Heest, Hope College, P.O Box 9000, Holland, MI 49422. A Celebration of Arnie’s life will be held 10 am on Friday, August 23, 2013, at Moss Feaster Funeral Home,13401 Indian Rocks, Rd. Largo, FL.