of Dardanelle, AR
September 7, 1953 - July 29, 2009
Pete Vorster 55 of Dardanelle, Arkansas died Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at his home in Dardanelle, Arkansas. He was born September 7, 1953 in Paris, Arkansas to his parents William Vorster and Anna (Rotert) Vorster Furstenberg.
He was a member of the Catholic Knights since 1954 serving on the National Board of Directors. He was a national board member since July 2005. He previously served as branch president, treasurer, vice president and secretary as well as president and treasurer of the Catholic Knights state office. In the community, he serves as a Eucharistic minister, usher and server for his church. He also coached his daughter's softball team and is a member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Arkansas Society of Certified Public Accountants. He had been employed as an auditor with the Division of Legislative Audit for the state of Arkansas for 22 years and is a certified Public Accountant.
He is preceded in death by his father, William A. Vorster, one brother Ben Vorster and a sister Kathy Vorster.
Pete is survived by his wife Donna Carol (Ragsdale) Vorster; a son William Vorster and a daughter, Laura Vorster of the home. His mother, Anna Vorster Furstenberg and step-father Adrian Furstenberg of Subiaco, AR. one brother David Vorster of Subiaco, AR. two sisters Debra Vorster of Subiaco, AR. Joan Stone and husband Howard of Nashville TN. and numerous other family and friends.
Rosary will be at 7:30PM Friday, July 31, 2009 at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Subiaco, AR.
Mass will be held at 10:30am Saturday, August 1, 2009 at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Subiaco, AR. The body will be cremated under the direction of Roller Funeral Home-Paris.
Memorials can be made to St. Scholastica Monastery, P.O. Box 3489 Ft. Smith, AR 72913-3489 and Hospice at Yell County Health Dept. 719 N. 5th St. Dardanelle, AR 72834
Pallbearers; Larry Holman, Darrel Wheeler, Gary Eveld, Justin Robertson, Sam Forst and John Willems
Honorary Pallbearers; Bill and Martha Hegeman, Carol Trusty, Legislative Audit, Catholic Knights and Larry Ewing
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46 Condolence(s)
Sandra Cole
Sunday, August 9, 2009
I was shocked when I picked up the paper and saw Pete's obituary. I had not seen Pete much since I left Tech several years ago but he was one auditor who was a very kind and and caring person. He love to talk about the kids and their talents. I know he is definitely in God's hands and may you draw strength from God through all this
Joel and Karen Rossmaier
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Donna:
So sorry to hear of Pete's passing. You and your family are in our prayers.
Mona (Bauer) Nordin
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Donna,
I've known Pete for 35 years. He was a great guy. I am truly sorry to hear of his passing. You and your family are in my prayers.
Mona Nordin
kim stone
Monday, August 3, 2009
Dear Donnna, William, and Laura,
Sending up prayers of love and support for you and your family. We love you deeply.
Kim Stone
Sharon McGehee
Monday, August 3, 2009
Donna, Will and Laura,
My prayer is for your comfort and peace. May precious memories make it so.
Sharon McGehee
Legislative Audit Staff
Allegra Moore
Monday, August 3, 2009
Donna, Will and Laura,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. If you ever need anything I am here for you.
God Bless,
Allegra Moore & Family
Jeffrey Hale family
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Thinking of you all.
Donna & Brittany Watts
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Donna, William, & Laura
We wanted to let you know that you are in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers at this time of trial. Rejoice in the life that Pete lived and that he is with "The Heavenly Father" awaiting the time "The Lord" has chosen for you to be together again.
God Bless You & let us know if you need anything,
The Watts Family
Marge Rockenhaus Snider
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Donna, William, and Laura,
I am so sorry to hear of Pete's death. He was such a fine person. Your family has been and will continue to be in my prayers during this difficult time.
In deepest sympathy,
Marge, Lenn, and Allen
Sue Chiolino
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Donna, William and Laura, I just wanted to express my deepest sympathy during this difficult time. I got to know Pete on our trip to Europe with William. It was such a wonderful time, and he was a wonderful and interesting man--so learned in so many ways. He made the trip more enjoyable! He and I said lots of prayers on that trip for various reasons, and we always left the church or cathedral by saying, "I said one for you." I will continue that tradition for all of you as well. May the peace of the Lord be with you all.
June Taylor
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Donna, Laura, and William,
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Pete. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you.
Kenneth, June, and Mackenzie
Joyce Sanderson
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Dear Donna, William, and Laura,
You are all in my prayers and please know that you can call on me anytime. This is a difficult time, but the Lord will help you through and be there for you. God bless all of you during your loss.
Joyce Sanderson
Laurie Cowling
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Dear Donna, Laura, and William,
I am so sorry. You all are in my prayers still and will continue to pray for you all during this difficult time. God Bless and keep you all.
Laurie and Reggie Cowling
James, Melanie & Jama Domerese
Friday, July 31, 2009
Donna, William and Laura,
We want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We feel so blessed to have known Pete. He made such an impact in our lives and became such a good friend. He will never be forgotten.
The Domerese Family
Don and Charolette Graham
Friday, July 31, 2009
Just want to express our sincere sympathy on the loss of Pete. I always enjoyed talking to him during the short time I knew him and he will be missed.
Melissa Coggins
Friday, July 31, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May God give you comfort and peace.
Paula Gilmer and Family
Friday, July 31, 2009
Donna, Laura, and William
My heart goes out to you during this time. I know you have all fought very hard with Pete these last several months and you will miss him. If there is anything I can do, please don't hesitate to let me know. If you ever need a shoulder to lean or a friend to talk to, I will be there. Please know that you are in our prayers.
Karie and Gary Kuras
Friday, July 31, 2009
Donna, William, and Laura,
Pete always wore a smile and was really one of the kindest men I had ever met. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Kuras Family
Donna Hinshaw
Friday, July 31, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family during such a difficult time. May the peace of God be with you and bring comfort.
Donna Hinshaw
Division of Legislative Audit
POPE COUNTY COURTHOUSE
Friday, July 31, 2009
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. PETE WAS VERY SPECIAL TO US HERE IN POPE COUNTY. HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. WE WILL MISS HIS FUNNY EMAILS. HE WAS A PROUD DAD, HE KEPT US INFORMED OF ALL THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS. DEEPEST SYMPATHY COUNTY CLERK LAURA McGUIRE & OFFICE AND COUNTY JUDGE JIM ED GIBSON.
Nancy Frick
Friday, July 31, 2009
Donna, William and Laura, I cant express enough how much my heart goes out to you all... Pete was an awesome person, when I worked at the courthouse we had many many discussions about our kids and all their activies they were involved in. When I went to his office seemed like my mom always had to come hunt me down and get me back to work b/c we both like to talk ALOT! You all are in my thoughts and prayers!
Pam Ragsdale Greenway
Friday, July 31, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of Pete's passing. You are all in my thoughts.
Debra Craig
Friday, July 31, 2009
Donna,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss Pete, he was a friend to everyone who knew him. His memory will stay with me forever. He was truley one of the greatest men I knew. I have a great deal of respect for the family man he was. You were truely blessed to have had him in your life. Hold close to William & Laura for your comfort. You and your children will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Bonita Ramey
Friday, July 31, 2009
Donna and Kids....you all are in my prayers and thougts. Pete was a wonderful and cheerful man that we all enjoyed so much at the Danville courthouse. He will be missed dearly...
Bonita Ramey
Charles Fox
Friday, July 31, 2009
So sorry to hear of Pete's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May God Bless!
Charles & Eleanor Fox
Gary, Carol, Stephanie, and Brittany Thomas
Friday, July 31, 2009
We first met Pete at the softball field. He coached Stephanie. Pete loved the game and the players. He was an encourager, helper and friend. We will miss Him. We are praying for you.
We love you, The Thomas Family.
Amanda
Friday, July 31, 2009
We really have fond memories of Pete. He was a very nice and kind man and the world will miss him. Please know that we truly liked your father and husband.
Hershel and Amanda Shipman and Sydney Rupe
Abbe and Josh Barron
Friday, July 31, 2009
We were sorry to hear about the loss of Pete. Our sympathy and love go out to the entire family. I always thought a lot of my cousin, Pete. He and his sister, Katy, were Josh's godparents. Rest in peace, Pete. We love you, Abbe and Josh
Bobby & Anita Forst
Friday, July 31, 2009
We are sorry for your loss. Pete was a very sweet and kind man, he will truly be missed.
Bobby & Anita Forst Family
Bob and Katie Dippold
Friday, July 31, 2009
Donna, William, Laura,
Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of Pete. He was truly a great guy, and we always enjoyed the time spent with Pete and your family at CKA events. We will miss Pete on the CK Board.
Love,
Bob and Katie
Marilyn Garrison
Friday, July 31, 2009
I am so sorry for the loss of Pete. He was a pleasure to work with, easy to visit with, and a great all around friend. We will miss him dearly.
Anita Harper
Friday, July 31, 2009
I am so sorry for the loss of Pete. He was a pleasure to work with, easy to visit with, and a great all around friend. We will miss him dearly.
Nancy Teague
Friday, July 31, 2009
We are sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts & prayers.
Allen & Nancy Teague and Wanda Kleck
Sandy Bottoms
Friday, July 31, 2009
Donna, William, and Laura,
My thoughts and prayer are with you. With deepest sympathy in your loss of Pete. Sandy Bottoms
Michael & Kim Millwood & Family
Friday, July 31, 2009
Donna, William, & Laura,
We just wanted to express our deepest and most sincere sympathies for your loss. Pete was an amazing friend to our entire family. He always had a kind word and contagious smile. Because of Pete's belief in Kristen, she has had so many wonderful opportunities. And because of that he will forever hold a special place in our hearts. We are truly blessed to have been a small part of his life. He will surely be missed.
If there is anything our family can ever do for your family, please don't hesitate to ask us. We love you guys and will continue to keep your family in our hearts and our prayers.
Love In Christ,
Michael, Kim, Kristen & Payton Millwood
Gary Simmons and Family
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Our family is in prayer for your famliy at this time of loss for you. Pete was a very caring and giving man. It was my pleasure to get to know him through our daughters playing with and against each other in softball. If there is anything my family can do for you please let us know. We are sorry we will be unable to attend the services. We are in New Mexico on a mission trip.
blessings,
Gary, Amber, Darian, Tristan, Larran, and Brendan Simmons
clifford bridges family
Thursday, July 30, 2009
To the family of Pete, we are very sorry for your loss. Just remember he is in a better place now and will no longer have to suffer. Just rely on God and he will see you all through this sad time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Clifford, Hermina, Cory and Courtney Bridges
Scott, Karen, Wilson, Teddy, & AlleaBelle Gongola
Thursday, July 30, 2009
We love you. You are in our hearts and prayers. God Bless You
Lesa Teague
Thursday, July 30, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I love you guys.
Jennifer and Scott Poteete
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Donna, Laura and William,
We are saddened to hear of your loss. Pete touched our lives in so many ways and for that, will forever be remembered! He was an amazing man, a wonderful Father to his children, a great supporter of the softball community and a wonderful friend! We are blessed to have known him!
There is never anything anybody can say to make you smile at times like these. But please be comforted knowing that Pete is Home now.
God Bless you all during this tough time. You are all in our prayers!
Jennifer and Scott Poteete
Dwight & Mary Anne Daves
Thursday, July 30, 2009
All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy, Dwight, Mary Anne and family
Kevin Van Es Family
Thursday, July 30, 2009
The Lord be with you during this time. We are thinking about your family and praying for you all.
The Van Es Family: Kevin, Kellie, Jessie, A.J.
Barbara Ray
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Donna, William and Laura, My love and prayers go to you at this time. Love, Barbara
Turner Family
Thursday, July 30, 2009
We are sorry for your loss.
Alicia Minden
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Donna and family
My sincere sympathy to all of you on the death of Pete.
I will remember the many Conventions of the then CKofA with him.
May he now rest in peace with his Dad, brother and sister.
Herbert and Tina Forst
Thursday, July 30, 2009
To the entire family, we want to offer our most sincerely sympathy to you all. Pete was a good man and will be missed. We are here for you if you need anything.