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Peter "Coach Pete" Roy Van Rossen

Sequim, WA
January 8, 1951 - March 20, 2024
Jan 8, 1951 - Mar 20, 2024
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2024, Port Angeles, WA, USA
Jan with the scholarship recipients
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2024, Port Angeles, WA, USA
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Pete was maybe one of the nicest men I think I've ever known. I have nothing but good memories of him from our days in Kodiak.  I am so very sorry for your loss. Lots of love to all of you!
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My sincerest condolences on the passing of Coach Pete Van Rossen. I fist met him as my PE teacher back in the 70’s in Kodiak. Later he became my high school swim team coach. He was passionate about instilling his love for the sport into each of us! He was a compassionate coach that we could sit and talk because he truly cared about us. I loved him dearly. I was blessed to cross paths with him once again when I had my own family and we moved to Port Angeles for my husband’s career in 2004. Jan taught our son, and it was great to be reconnected! I am so sorry for Jan, the Kids, and the rest of the family and friends mourning the loss of Pete. 😔  My prayers and thoughts are with you. 🙏🏼💕🙏🏼  RIP Coach 
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Coach was the best!  He pushed me as a swimmer yet was always encouraging. My favorite memory of him was witnessing him walking the length of the pool UNDERWATER.  He was a dense dude.  I am thankful for his investment in my life. BBig hugs to his family!
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My sincerest condolences on the passing of Peter. I'm sure this is a great loss to all his family. Even though I only met him briefly, I know he will be remembered fondly by all that knew him.

--Ernie Williamson

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1997, Kodiak, AK, USA
Out on his boat at the end of the day — with Pete Van Rossen
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Uncle Pete took us on so many adventures... from Kodiak, to Sequim, to Victoria... so many memories. The firework/cannon king. <3
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We will miss our brother in law, best friend, and the person we could always count on for help and support. 
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The beginning of a great relationship! Kelly and Coach “Peach!”
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Pete will be greatly missed.  Sending hugs and prayers
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Recent contributions

$300.00
Ken Beeson
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Larry and Vicki Bielenberg
$100.00
Candy & Andy Ozols
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Recent contributions

$300.00
Ken Beeson
$100.00
Larry and Vicki Bielenberg
$100.00
Candy & Andy Ozols
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