In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Anthony van Westrum

February 05, 2019

Anthony (Tony) van Westrum passed away on Jan. 20 at the age of 74. Mr. van Westrum was a member of ALI since 1990. He was loved and respected by friends and colleagues alike and will be greatly missed.

From his memorial page:

Tony was a loving father and grandfather. He was an accomplished attorney for 50 years, held in high esteem by his colleagues. He was also much admired and respected by his friends.

As an avid photographer and lover of the outdoors, Tony spent countless hours in nature. He was a voracious reader of all genres, always looking for new ways to learn and to challenge his mind.

Anthony is survived by his wife Jenny, son Derek (Jen), daughter Heather (Mike) and granddaughter Ruby. He will be deeply missed, and his impact on the those who knew him will be lasting.

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