David Van Ryswick
February 8, 1956 ~ February 8, 2012
Services:
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 10:30 AM in Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Lexington Park, MD., with Father Andrew officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.
David Van Ryswick, 56 of Great Mills, MD., died on February 8, 2012 in Great Mills, MD. Born on February 8, 1956 in Leonardtown, MD., he was the son of the late Joseph F. and Frances Teresa (Beall) Van Ryswick. He is survived by his children; Barbara Henderson (Wayne) of Piney Point, MD, Jennifer Henderson (Edward) of Lexington Park, MD. and, Jessica Sotelo (James) of Hollywood, MD, 6 grandchildren; Wayne Henderson, Jr., Jasmine Henderson, Devin Henderson, Darrick Henderson, Connor Henderson, and Justin Henderson. David is also survived by his siblings; Joseph W. Van Ryswick, Peter Van Ryswick, Evelyn Ryce , and Peggy Wathen all of Leonardtown, MD. David is preceded in death by a brother Leonard Van Ryswick. David attended Chopticon High School, Morganza, MD., graduating in 1974, and was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. The family will received friends on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD., from 5:00 PM- 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Lexington Park, MD on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 10:30 AM with Fr. Andrew officiating. Interment will be follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Michael Van Ryswick, Wayne Van Ryswick, Micky Ryce, Leonard Wathen, Jr., Stephen Van Ryswick, Timmy Ryce, and Kevin Ryce. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
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“So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. May he rest in peace! “
“My deepest sympathy to you all! I am so sorry for the loss of such a great man. I was a regular at the families home as a child. I remember herding cows and running through the woods and fields with Barbara as if it were just yesterday. Our dinner time prayer and weekend sleepovers were always something I looked forward to!! Memories will go on forever. May you rest in the arms of the Lord now and watch over us all!”
“To the entire VanRyswick family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of sadness. He is with God now watching over you all. “
“”Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.””
“Our deepest sympathy for your loss. David was a saintly person who suffered much. He will be missed.”
“We are so sorry to hear of David’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I have found memories of when we were younger. Love Miriam and Lester”
“So sorry for your loss. I know this is a difficult time. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.”
“Our thoughts are with you as you get thru this difficult time. Please know that we are here for you if you need us!”
“To the Van Ryswick Family: You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“Sonny and Evelyn and the Van Ryswick family we were so sorry to hear about David’s passing .Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love Calvin and Pat “
“David, We were Boyhood friends & classmates. I moved from SMC and our friendship became distant . I still recall those care free days of our youth and a smile comes to me . I pray that you find peace & rest with our heavenly father and may we cross paths again. Life was taken short from you, for our ages was only a month apart. To David’s family my deepest condolence and prayers”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Van Ryswick family at this sad time.”
“Peggy and Leonard, I am so sorry for your loss. May David rest in peace.”
“Jennifer, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during these difficult times. Blaine & Diane”
“Wayne, Barb, and Family, Please accept our sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Remember, we are just a phone call away!”
“So sorry to hear of David’s passing…you are all in our thoughts and prayers..”
“Pete we are so sorry to hear about the passing of your brother. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.”
“The Van Ryswick Family: You all have my deepest sympathy and condolences. Lori & Phyllis you are in my prayers.”
“VanRyswick Family – You are in our thoughts and prayers.”
“To The Van Ryswick Family: You have our deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. Love, Michael, Cathy & Ciera Young “
“I was so sorry to hear of David’s passing. My deepest sympathies and prayers for the entire Van Ryswick family.”
“Barbara,Wayne and family, So, sorry for the loss. I know this is a difficult time,. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.”
“To Ellen and her family, I want to express my sorrow to your family on the loss of your brother. He is home with God now and may he rest in peace. “