William Bartholmeus Maria Van Hoeven

William Bartholmeus Maria Van Hoeven, age 67 of Live Oak, Florida passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021, in the Suwannee Valley Care Center, Lake City, Florida after a brief illness. Born in Detroit, Michigan moving to Live Oak five years ago from Jacksonville, Florida. He attended the First United Methodist Church of Live Oak. He was a veteran of the Vietnam and Persian Gulf wars in the U.S. Navy as an E-9 Master Chief. Bill owned and operated Fiber Optics Communications. Bill was a member of the Live Oak Elks Lodge #1165 and the NRA. His first love was flying he also loved fishing, boating and hunting. He is survived by his wife, Patsy Van Hoeven, Live Oak, FL.; mother-in- law, Lois Murray, Live Oak, FL.; three sons, David Van Hoeven (Pia), Davey, FL, Bryan Van Hoeven, Jacksonville, FL, John Van Hoeven (Moriah), Houma, LA.; two daughters, Ashley Shirey (Ben Jones, Madison, FL, Amber Wilhiot (Richie), Gainesville, FL.; one brother, Jerry Van Hoeven, Melbourne, FL.; one sister, Anne Berg, Chicago, Il.; and nine grandchildren. By his wishes finalization was by cremation. Memorial service will be at the First United Methodist Church January 16, 2022, at 2:00 PM with burial in the Live Oak Cemetery. Harris Funeral Home & Cremations of Live Oak is in charge of all arrangements. Please keep the Van Hoeven family in your prayers.