In memory of former departed members
Doreen mckenzie
Doreen who sang 2nd soprano for several years with the Woodbridge Community Choir passed away the evening of July 21, 2021 after a valiant seven month battle with liver cancer. Click here to see Life Tribute and Obituary provided by the Found & Sons Funeral Home in Fredericksburg, VA. The information regarding arrangements for Doreen’s services is in the link above.
Barbara motley
Barbara the wife of former director of the Woodbridge Community Choir Linwood Motley passed away on January 26. She also sang in the choir for a time that was cut short due to medical problems. Click on link to see obituary.
Mark Orahood
Mark was a loyal supporter and member of the Woodbridge Community Choir and he provided guitar accompaniment to WCC for several years. Word has been received that he lost the battle with cancer and passed away on the afternoon of November 17, 2020. More details will be provided later.
Paul Esch Duvall
Nona's husband Paul was a stanch supporter of the Woodbridge Community Choir and served as an iconic passenger train conductor MC for one of the choir's earlier concert series. He and his wife lived most of his life in the Washington, D.C. area except for a brief period of a few year in Colorado from which they moved back to Woodbridge just last year.
Obituary: https://www.pumphreyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Paul-Esch-Duvall?obId=12144910#/celebrationWall
Obituary: https://www.pumphreyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Paul-Esch-Duvall?obId=12144910#/celebrationWall
Linwood Stratton Motley III
Linwood actively participated in the choir for several years as an outstanding tenor, piano accompanist, assistant director and director. His first season as the director of the choir was for Christmas 1982 after which he served the choir for several years to follow in various capacities.
He passed away at home under hospice care on December 6, 2019. He was buried at Maury Cemetery, 2700 Maury Street, Richmond, VA 23224.
See obituary - https://www.piercefh.com/obituaries/Linwood-Motley/#!/Obituary
He passed away at home under hospice care on December 6, 2019. He was buried at Maury Cemetery, 2700 Maury Street, Richmond, VA 23224.
See obituary - https://www.piercefh.com/obituaries/Linwood-Motley/#!/Obituary
William (Bill) Edward Morse
Bill Morse sang in the choir for several seasons along with his wife Vickie. Then Bill continued to support the choir during concerts by helping with the sales table and helping out as needed with setup and tear-down.
He passed away while surrounded by family and friends on November 11, 2019 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC near their vacation home in Rutherfordton, NC.
Burial will be in Arlington Cemetery at a date to be announced.
Please be in prayer for Vickie and the Morse family during this time of loss.
Rest eternal grant to him, O Lord; and let light perpetual shine upon him.
May his soul, and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God,
rest in peace.
Obituary: https://memorial.crowemortuary.com/william-morse/4020809/service-details.php
Sam Heermans
Samuel H Heermans, 83, of Dumfries, VA, died February 4, 2019, at Sentara Potomac Hospital. Lt Col Heermans was a transportation officer with the US Army Transportation Corps, retiring in 1981. He continued in a similar capacity with the US Civil Service following his military retirement.
Sam was a member of Immanuel Anglican Church in Woodbridge, VA where he served in many capacities. He was also an active member of several community organizations and particularly enjoyed singing with church and community choral groups.
Preceding him in death were his first wife Nancy P Heermans, his parents William H Heermans Jr and Eleanor H Heermans, sisters Jane Heermans Proud and Mary Lou Heermans Welin, and brother William H Heermans III. He is survived by his wife Karen E Heermans of Dumfries, daughters Vondea Heermans Nixon (John R) of Farmville, VA, Jean Heermans Saunders (Billy) of Tappahannock, VA, son Samuel H Heermans Jr (Janna) of Norman, OK and brother Jan P Heermans (Elinor) of Denver, NC. Also surviving are grandchildren John Nixon, Natalie Saunders Solak, Kaitlin Saunders, Brian Heermans, and Zachary Heermans.
Contributions may be made to Immanuel Anglican Church Building Fund, 1529 Old Bridge Road Suite 103, Woodbridge, VA 22192.
Sam was a member of Immanuel Anglican Church in Woodbridge, VA where he served in many capacities. He was also an active member of several community organizations and particularly enjoyed singing with church and community choral groups.
Preceding him in death were his first wife Nancy P Heermans, his parents William H Heermans Jr and Eleanor H Heermans, sisters Jane Heermans Proud and Mary Lou Heermans Welin, and brother William H Heermans III. He is survived by his wife Karen E Heermans of Dumfries, daughters Vondea Heermans Nixon (John R) of Farmville, VA, Jean Heermans Saunders (Billy) of Tappahannock, VA, son Samuel H Heermans Jr (Janna) of Norman, OK and brother Jan P Heermans (Elinor) of Denver, NC. Also surviving are grandchildren John Nixon, Natalie Saunders Solak, Kaitlin Saunders, Brian Heermans, and Zachary Heermans.
Contributions may be made to Immanuel Anglican Church Building Fund, 1529 Old Bridge Road Suite 103, Woodbridge, VA 22192.
Sam Heermans
John Kvenberg
John Kvenberg, December 15, 1943 - May 11, 2018, was a very active and supportive member of WCC for the last several years and well into the rehearsals for the Spring 2018 concert season. His loss was sudden and unexpected. We will miss you John.
John on the left in Spring 2014 concert.
Lee Lawrence, Sharon Closson, and Frances Dunn
Other former members recently deceased that were active several years ago include Lee Lawrence died May 13, 2018 (once served as Chair of the WCC Executive Board) and Sharon Closson died May 7, 2018 (served as small group accompanist).
Lee Lawrence - Rest In Peace
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Sharon Closson - Rest In Peace
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In Remembrance of Frances Dunn. A devout and loyal member and supporter of WCC.
