Robert “Dave” Vanover (1944 – 2023)

Robert “Dave” Vanover, 78, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away at Warren Memorial Hospital on Thursday, January 12, 2023.

Robert “Dave” Vanover

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, January 22, 2023, at Maddox Funeral Home, 105 W Main St. Front Royal, Virginia 22630, with Sammy Campbell officiating. The family will receive guests one hour prior to the service. There will not be internment following the services.

Dave was born on February 21, 1944, in Wise County, Virginia, to the late Joseph and Cora Vanover. He was also preceded in death by one brother, six sisters, and his cat, Peppy.

Surviving Dave is his loving children, Joseph Vanover (Tera) of Cross Junction, Virginia, and Elizabeth Thiel (Mark) of Middletown, Virginia; his sisters, Joann Chidester of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, and Janet Compton of Vienna, Virginia; his granddaughters, Mary Vanover and Lily Thiel; and his cat, Buddy.

Dave was a lifelong fisherman, gardener, bird watcher, and republican. He loved animals, old country music, his cats, and his family. He also loved the mother of his children, Mary Sue.

Honorary pallbearers are Curtis Beorger, Doug Payne, James Wright, and Joe Ghee.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Warren County at 1245 Progress Dr. Front Royal, Virginia 22630