Clarence H. Vanderbeck

1875–1969 (age 94)

Biography

Clarence H. Vanderbeck took a lifelong interest in history and civic affairs, sharing his curiosity with communities near West Laurel Hill Cemetery. Born in 1875, he cherished the stories of his elders and delighted in preserving the lessons they carried forward.

Vanderbeck’s gentle wit and dependable friendship made him someone people turned to when they needed a calm perspective, and he treasured the trust placed in him by neighbors and family alike. Visitors to West Laurel Hill Cemetery often pause by his resting place in quiet gratitude for the kindness he offered for so many years.

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