Elmer VanHoorebeke

Corporal Elmer VanHoorebeke, Jr, 27, of Palm Springs, California, passed away on Sunday, April 6, from injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident. A memorial service is scheduled for 3pm on Saturday, April 12 in the Chapel of the College Station Memorial Cemetery, 3800 Raymond Stotzer Parkway, College Station, Texas. Services are in the care of Callaway-Jones Funeral Home and Crematory.

Junior was born to Elmer and Betty VanHoorebeke, in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Not long after Jr. finished high school, he started working for the city of College Station. He first started there September 19, 2005 and left October 10, 2010. When he joined the military. Jr. enjoyed many various activities such as camping, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his brothers and friends. Every time Jr. came into town he also spent time with his niece and nephew, he loved taking them to the zoo, park, movies and just being able to play with them.

Junior reported to boot camp at Marine Corp Recruit Depot, San Diego, CA on 25 October 2011. Following initial training he reported to the engineering school on Camp Lejeune, NC where he trained to work in the Military Occupational Specialty of 1142, Engineer Equipment Electrical Systems Technician. After completing his MOS training Junior reported to the Marine Air Support Squadron-2, Marine Air Control Group-18 in Okinawa, Japan. From there Junior deployed to Afghanistan for a year-long tour from May 2012 to May 2013. After that deployment Junior was transferred to VMU-1, Marine Air Control Group-38, 3d Marine Air Wing in 29 Palms, CA.

Preceding him in death are his grandparents Frank and Alberta VanHoorebeke, and William Mount; his uncles Billy Mount and Donald Patterison; his aunts Alice Patterison and Sandra Mount; his cousins Skye Dickey and Joshua Mount.

He is survived by his parents Elmer and Betty VanHoorebeke; his grandparents Leroy and Theresa Odle; his brothers Corporal Nicholas VanHoorebeke, Bradly VanHoorebeke, Eddie VanHoorebeke; his sisters Jamie VanHoorebeke Rebecca Sage, and Debbie Swan; his seven nephews and one niece.

Condolences

  1. Dear Elmer and Betty; We are very sorry and saddened to hear the news about Junior. Your family has always been special to us. What a handsome young man. We will always remember him as well as your entire family. Love, Jason, Kim, Jarell, and Javier

  2. Dear Elmer & Family: Am so very sorry to hear about your son. It’s been quite a few years since I have seen you and your family, but I think of you all quite often. I know you are undoubtedly very proud of him and all your children. May God bless you all and keep you ever so close to Him at this difficult time.

    Debbie

  3. We were born into this world as human beings. We made the selfless choice to become Marines. Almost anyone with strong will and determination can become a good Marine. Not everyone can become a good human being. Elmer excelled at both. I served with Elmer VanHoorebek in Okinawa, Japan. He was very intelligent, motivated and selfless. No task was too small or difficult for him. It was a true pleasure knowing and serving with Cpl VanHoorebeke. I had the utmost respect for your loved one.

    Respectfully with condolences,

    MSgt Daniel P. McKernan

  4. I didn’t know Junior but I would like to express my condolences to his family. May Gob bless you for raising such a fine young man who would risk his life to keep us safe.

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