Hubert L. Van de Vyver was born on June 26, 1931 in Antwerp, Belgium and died peacefully on September 30, 2008 in Dallas, Texas. Affectionately called “Dr. Van” by his friends and patients, our beloved father and grandfather courageously endured a long and difficult struggle with great strength and perseverance. He now rests in the Lord with his parents, Leon Charles Van de Vyver, M. D. and Marie Louise Van Mosuenck.
Dr. Van attended medical school at the Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium and graduated with honors in 1958. Following graduation, he immigrated to the United States, completing a residency at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 1969, Dr Van moved to Beaumont and enjoyed a long and successful anesthesia practice for nearly twenty-five years, retiring in 1994.
Dr. Van will be remembered by many of his patients and colleagues as a tireless, competent and caring physician who was always available to those in need. Outside of his love of medicine, Dr. Van enjoyed reading, visiting with family and friends, fishing at the beach and listening to classical music.
Beloved brother, father and grandfather, Hubert Van de Vyver is survived by his brother, Mr. Luc Van de Vyver, of Brussels, Belgium; his sister, Dr. Marie Louise Van de Vyver-Verhaegan of Antwerp, Belgium; his five children, their spouses and grandchildren, which include Mrs. Beth Hise and her husband Dr. Joe Hise, of Dallas, Texas and their three sons—Luke Hise, Alan Hise, and Greg Hise; Mrs. Jeanine Van de Vyver of Beaumont, Texas and her husband Mr. Tim Dorsett; Mrs. Katia Janecek and her husband Mr. Eric Janecek of Greensboro, North Carolina and their children-Marie Louise Janecek and Peter William Janecek; Dr. Paul Luc Van de Vyver of Dallas, Texas and Ms. Meg Scott of Houston, Texas.
A memorial Christian Vigil service will be held for Dr. Van on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at 7:00p.m. at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont. A reception for family and friends will follow the service beginning at 8:30 p.m. at Easy’s, 2325 Calder Avenue, Beaumont.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the American Red Cross for the Hurricane Ike Relief Effort, 706 Magnolia, Beaumont, Texas 77701.
There will be a Time for Remembrance during Dr. Van's memorial Christian Vigil service for anyone that would like to share their thoughts and memories.
