Dan Van Roosenbeek

CASA GRANDE - Daniel "Dan" Van Roosenbeek, 80, died on Jan. 25, 2018.

Mr. Van Roosenbeek was a son of Theodore and Norma. He adored his family and his four-legged best friends Blackie and Pedro. A strong and fiercely independent man, he fought and defeated cancer. He staunchly stood for what he believed in.

He was an omnivorous reader who particularly enjoyed science fiction, philosophy, watching T.V., he also loved music of all genres. An avid sports fan, he was a passionate supporter of the Arizona Cardinals and loved having friendly rivalries with his brother Joe over football games that they watched together. There was some taunting and name-calling involved during these rather intense sessions of TV-watching, but nothing that anyone could object to, mostly. His wife, Uma, was the love of his life, and he never tired of leaving random notes around the house proclaiming his love for her.

Other survivors include

 two sisters, Audrey Recker and Linda David; a brother, Patrick Pein; two sons, Gary Vanroosenbeek and Bill Vanroosenbeek; two daughters, Beth and Janet Derler; two stepdaughters, Aishwarya Benavides and Shefalika Iyer; and a stepson, Kartikeya Iyer. Daniel also had several grand children and great grand children.

Daniel is preceded in death by his Mother Norma Pein and his Father Theodore Vanroosenbeek.

Celebration of life later.

J. Warren Funeral Services, Mountain View Chapel in charge of arrangements.