Dear Family & Friends,
It is with heavy hearts that we let you know that the third eldest son of Matthew & Sarah Van Essen, David Van Essen drowned yesterday (June 14th, 2021) in a river in Montana, where he was spending the summer helping with carpentry.
Search and rescue searched for his body but as of 9pm Montana time last night they have called off the search.
They will continue the search today.
Please pray as the search continues today.
If you wish to write message to them email me, Rachel VandenBerg and I will pass on their information.
They do not have Facebook accounts.
—Sent on behalf of the family
By Rachel VandenBerg
(Sister of Sarah Van Essen)
I, or one of the other family members will continue to use this blog to keep you updated as soon as I know more.
Thank you for letting us all know. Praying.
ReplyDeletePraying fervently for you all.
ReplyDeletePraying! I had the privilege of teaching this kind young man
ReplyDeleteI am so so sorry for your great loss - such a heartbreaking sorrow for your family. Praying for the peace of God to hold you up now and in the days to come.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss. A life taken too soon. Prayers for all family �� Val Bentley (Kabompo days)
ReplyDeleteThank you Rachel for the
ReplyDeleteupdates.praying for them fervently.