Van Santvoord Pomeroy

Van Santvoord Pomeroy, long time Orange County resident, died Sunday, May 11, 2008. He was three weeks shy of his ninety-eighth birthday.Van became a regular member or the Santa Ana Country Club in 1936 but had been a family member since his youth as his father was also a member. When he was eighteen years old, he became the newest and youngest member of Santa Ana Country Club Hole-in-One club. He sunk his tee shot on the 114 yard No. 2 hole. Of this he was very proud.

He was also the original owner of Pomeroy Muffler Shop located at 319 S. Main Street in Santa Ana.

Van was preceded in death by his first wife, Kathryn Eleanor Pomeroy. He is survived by his second wife, Betty Stephenson Pomeroy, his two sons, Van Edward Pomeroy (Maggie), Michael Lee Pomeroy (Teresa), his three grandchildren, Lucy Ihrig, Laura Cloud, Melissa Pomeroy and his three great grandchildren, Kensey Ihrig, and Rose and Bobby Cloud.

In lieu of flowers, it is requested that you make a donation to your favorite charity in Van’s name.

Respecting Van’s wish, there will be no services. Please however, feel free to raise a glass of your favorite beverage any time on what would have been his ninety-eighth birthday, June 1, 2008 in toast to Van Pomeroy. I am sure he will be smiling down on all his friends and loved ones.