Memorials

Dr. Van Stavoren was a valued member of our CVM community and the Class of 1989. His contributions to the college and the profession of veterinary medicine have made a lasting impact. He will continue to be remembered fondly and missed dearly.
- Anonymous

Obituary

Dr. John E. Van Stavoren passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2011 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital following a 33 year battle with chronic Kidney disease. He was first diagnosed at the age of 15 but proceeded to pursue his love of veterinary medicine even as he was undergoing dialysis and transplantation.

Following his graduation from the Virginia-Maryland School of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia, he practiced in North Carolina, Ohio, and Michigan before returning to Virginia where he was associated with the Battlefield Animal Hospital in Manassas for the past several years.

He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Van Stavoren of Vienna, VA; a brother, Christopher Van Stavoren of Montoursville, PA; a sister, Mrs. Edward Devens of Vienna, VA; and three nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held at Oakton United Methodist Church, 2951 Chain Bridge Rd., Oakton, VA on Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at 3:30 p.m. Anyone wishing to honor Dr. Van Stavoren may do so through a donation to the National Kidney Foundation or to the Capital Hospice Palliative Care program.

Published in The Washington Post from Jul. 12 to Jul. 13, 2011.