SR0526 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0526 LRB103 34675 ECR 64518 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Terry Lee Van Nattan, who passed away on October 1, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Terry Lee Van Nattan was born to Arvil Nelson and Irene Edna (Hilst) Van Nattan in North Pekin on June 2, 1945; he served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War; he married Linda Tassart and they had one son, Rick; he later married Shirley Ann Quick in Pekin on April 16, 1971, and she preceded him in death on July 10, 1993; he later married Dotti Louise Sea in Clearwater, Florida on February 10, 2004, and she preceded him in death on February 27, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Terry Van Nattan was a heavy equipment operator for Operating Engineers Local 649, working for R.A. Cullinan in Tremont for 35 years before retiring in 2005; and

WHEREAS, Terry Van Nattan enjoyed vacationing in Florida every winter at Madeira Beach and visiting Jamaica, the Virgin Islands, Paradise Island in the Bahamas, and the Riviera Maya in Mexico; he enjoyed playing pool and cards with his friends and riding his motorcycle "Harley D"; he had a green thumb and liked doing yard work, gardening, and keeping his home beautiful; and

WHEREAS, Terry Van Nattan was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Janet Maile; his half-brothers, Harold Hilst and Virgil Van Nattan; and his half-sister, Leota "Pat" Underwood; and

WHEREAS, Terry Van Nattan is survived by his son, Rick (Frankie) Van Nattan; his stepdaughters, Cindy Reis and Susan Benassi; his grandchildren, Kendra (Ryan) Wheeler, Joe (Christi) Patterson, Jamie Cates, Jordann Wright, Taylor Wright, Jarod Benassi, Brandi Van Nattan, and Ricky Van Nattan; his great-grandchild, Avery Wheeler; and his companion, Mary Lou Isbell; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Terry Lee Van Nattan and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Terry Van Nattan as an expression of our deepest sympathy.