Howard M. Vandevanter

Howard M. “Van” Vandevanter, a resident of Livermore and a Lab retiree, died Sept. 30. He was 84.

Vandevanter was born Aug. 3, 1925, in Mattoon, Ill. to Orville and Iola Vandevanter. He worked at the Lab as an electrician for 35 years and also taught journeymen electricians for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Muriel Vandevanter; children Dale, Gary and Rob; 10 grandchildren; and15 great-grandchildren.

Services were held in Livermore Oct. 8. Donations may be made in Vandevanter’s name to the Shriners’ Childrens Hospital or the Alzheimer’s Association.