Frederick (Rick) Warren Van Name, III, P.E., 69, suddenly passed away on December 20, 2015 in Newark, Delaware. Born in Torrington, CT, he was the son of the late Dr. Frederick Warren Van Name Jr. and Barbara Francis Leaper Van Name. Rick graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s Degree inContinue Reading
Frederick (Rick) Warren Van Name, III, P.E., 69, suddenly passed away on December 20, 2015 in Newark, Delaware. Born in Torrington, CT, he was the son of the late Dr. Frederick Warren Van Name Jr. and Barbara Francis Leaper Van Name.
Rick graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s Degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from the University of Delaware Center for Composite Materials.
Rick owned his own business, Engineer Consultant, LLC, and was a registered Professional Engineer in sixteen jurisdictions in the United States. Since 1991, he was an Engineering Consultant involved with Structural Design and Analysis and was regularly called to testify as an expert witness specializing in Laminated and Composite Materials. Rick previously worked for MortonThiokol and Composites USA.
Throughout his professional career, Rick received many honors and commendations. He was the author of many patents relating to Composite Material and Design and Fabrication Techniques. He was an elected member of ASME-RTP-1 Design and Fabrication Committee and other professional organizations, including ASTM, SAMPE and ASCE Societies.
His hobbies included golf, shooting pool and watching sports programs on TV.
He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his brother Ted (Donna), his sister Pat (Libby), his niece Carly McCormick (Sean), his great niece and nephew Madeline and Jack McCormick, and his longtime companion, Laura Booth.
A celebration of his life will be held on January 8, 2016 at 3:00 pm. Family and friends may visit beginning at 2:00 pm at R.T. Foard & Jones, Inc., 122 West Main Street, Newark, DE 19711.
Brian Riseborough
left a message on January 17, 2016:
I worked with Rick for many years on the ASME RTP-1 Design & Fabrication sub-committee. Rick devoted much effort to the advancement of the standard and contributed substantially to the sub-committee’s understanding of the complexities of the analysis of composite materials. Thanks for all of your contributions, Rick, and may you rest in peace. My sincere condolences to the family. Brian Riseborough, ASME Colleague, Caledon East, ON, Canada, Jan 07, 2016
Brian Riseborough
left a message on January 8, 2016:
I have worked with Rick for many years on the ASME RTP-1 Design & Fabrication sub-committee. Rick devoted much effort to the advancement of the standard and contributed substantially to the sub-committee’s understanding of the complexities of the analysis of composite materials. Thanks for all of your contributions, Rick, and may you rest in peace. My sincere condolences to the family. Brian Riseborough, ASME Colleague, Caledon East, ON, Canada, Jan 07, 2016
Russ Johnson
left a message on January 7, 2016:
"Rick will be missed by so many of us that benefited so much from his shared knowledge in detailed composite material analysis and practical applications solutions. He was a clever out of the box problem solver with a wit sharp as a tack even when health issues were slowing him down. As a fellow Consultant I will miss his wisdom and solutions assisting the the ASME RTP groups and quiet times where we worked together. He shared his design thoughts will so many we will miss him dearly and for his close friends special and deepest sympathies are extended.
Thomas Wolf
left a message on January 6, 2016:
I knew Rick back in the day at the deerpark sunday brunch and eastend café A good friend missed
Rafic Moubarac
left a message on January 6, 2016:
Rick is in my prayers: May his soul rest in peace. Please accept my condoleances and sympathies. Rafic Moubarac - Experco Composites Inc
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Edward C. Moore
left a message on January 5, 2016:
As young adults are wont to do, you and I and our companions shared preferences for the present tense back in the days of our adult beginnings. Now Rick you've slipped off into the past tense, that is, a realm of being which embraces immortality and reaches right into an eternal life we presently share. I don't know much about your considerable mathematical and engineering finesse, but I do know your legendary status as a multi-dimensioned shot maker will live at least as long as those of us who knew you. I for one especially appreciate a laughs we shared over smokes and drinks and the quiet black jazz club in Wilmington you introduced me to late in high school. Rest in Peace my friend.
Bob Davis
left a message on January 5, 2016:
I have known Rick for many years through ASME committee work. He was among the small minority of members who actually performed the engineering analysis and made the proposals for improvements to the standards. The many hours he spent over many years resulted in significant improvements to industry knowledge and were much appreciated by all who knew him. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Carl Segerstrom, PE
left a message on January 4, 2016:
I am sorry to learn of Rick's passing. I worked with him when he was with Composites USA and I was with General Chemical in Claymont-mostly in the design phase of new tanks. He was always a gentleman and very professional.
Bill Holtzclaw
left a message on January 2, 2016:
Our industry benefitted from Rick's expertise and is reflected in many industry standards and procedures. He will be missed by all that knew him.
stephen kubico
left a message on January 2, 2016:
Ted an Patsy: So sorry. Rick was, on reflection, the genius I most admired. As I think you know, I grew up with and have known a few. I will expound in another missive.
Ray Honaker
left a message on January 2, 2016:
RIP my old HS friend. You were a "white hat", a brilliant man, and often mature beyond your years in the early days. In later life just a damned nice guy. Ray Honaker
Carole Kearney Trone
left a message on January 2, 2016:
I am most saddened to learn of Rick's passing. My prayers and thoughts are with all whom he loved, and to fellow classmates.
Bernard Shelley
left a message on January 1, 2016:
I was very sorry to here of Rick's passing. I worked with him for over 10 years on the ASME committees. He was a heavy contributer to the ASME RTP-1 Standard and also to Section X. The committees will miss his valuable assistance. As a friend and professional engineer, I knew Rick as a very honest and sincere fellow who always went the extra mile for his clients with excellent results in his designs. I also worked with him when he was with Composites and designed some equipment for DuPont where I was a consultant. He did a excellent job then as always. A true professional at his craft. I will surely miss his wisdom and contributions.
Bruce Hebb
left a message on December 30, 2015:
On behalf of the ASME RTP Standards Committee, I would like to pass along our sincere condolences. Rick was a valued member of the Standards Committee and valued member of our Industry. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Bruce Hebb Chair - ASME RTP Standards Committee
Marcia Renn Paxton
left a message on December 30, 2015:
I am very sorry to hear of Rick's passing. We go all the way back to middle school and I considered him a friend. He was always kind, soft-spoken and could not help but show his great intelligence. I always knew he would do great things. My condolences to his family.
patricia pascale
left a message on December 30, 2015:
So sorry for the Van Name family loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Pat Pascale friend of Pat and Libby
Kennard Wiggins
left a message on December 30, 2015:
My deepest condolences to Laura and the family. Rick was a wonderful guy and we will miss him. Our sincere sympathies on your loss. Ken and Liz Wiggins
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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Brian Riseborough
left a message on January 17, 2016:
I worked with Rick for many years on the ASME RTP-1 Design & Fabrication sub-committee. Rick devoted much effort to the advancement of the standard and contributed substantially to the sub-committee’s understanding of the complexities of the analysis of composite materials. Thanks for all of your contributions, Rick, and may you rest in peace. My sincere condolences to the family. Brian Riseborough, ASME Colleague, Caledon East, ON, Canada, Jan 07, 2016
Brian Riseborough
left a message on January 8, 2016:
I have worked with Rick for many years on the ASME RTP-1 Design & Fabrication sub-committee. Rick devoted much effort to the advancement of the standard and contributed substantially to the sub-committee’s understanding of the complexities of the analysis of composite materials. Thanks for all of your contributions, Rick, and may you rest in peace. My sincere condolences to the family. Brian Riseborough, ASME Colleague, Caledon East, ON, Canada, Jan 07, 2016
Russ Johnson
left a message on January 7, 2016:
"Rick will be missed by so many of us that benefited so much from his shared knowledge in detailed composite material analysis and practical applications solutions. He was a clever out of the box problem solver with a wit sharp as a tack even when health issues were slowing him down. As a fellow Consultant I will miss his wisdom and solutions assisting the the ASME RTP groups and quiet times where we worked together. He shared his design thoughts will so many we will miss him dearly and for his close friends special and deepest sympathies are extended.
Thomas Wolf
left a message on January 6, 2016:
I knew Rick back in the day at the deerpark sunday brunch and eastend café A good friend missed
Rafic Moubarac
left a message on January 6, 2016:
Rick is in my prayers: May his soul rest in peace. Please accept my condoleances and sympathies. Rafic Moubarac - Experco Composites Inc
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Edward C. Moore
left a message on January 5, 2016:
As young adults are wont to do, you and I and our companions shared preferences for the present tense back in the days of our adult beginnings. Now Rick you've slipped off into the past tense, that is, a realm of being which embraces immortality and reaches right into an eternal life we presently share. I don't know much about your considerable mathematical and engineering finesse, but I do know your legendary status as a multi-dimensioned shot maker will live at least as long as those of us who knew you. I for one especially appreciate a laughs we shared over smokes and drinks and the quiet black jazz club in Wilmington you introduced me to late in high school. Rest in Peace my friend.
Bob Davis
left a message on January 5, 2016:
I have known Rick for many years through ASME committee work. He was among the small minority of members who actually performed the engineering analysis and made the proposals for improvements to the standards. The many hours he spent over many years resulted in significant improvements to industry knowledge and were much appreciated by all who knew him. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Carl Segerstrom, PE
left a message on January 4, 2016:
I am sorry to learn of Rick's passing. I worked with him when he was with Composites USA and I was with General Chemical in Claymont-mostly in the design phase of new tanks. He was always a gentleman and very professional.
Bill Holtzclaw
left a message on January 2, 2016:
Our industry benefitted from Rick's expertise and is reflected in many industry standards and procedures. He will be missed by all that knew him.
stephen kubico
left a message on January 2, 2016:
Ted an Patsy: So sorry. Rick was, on reflection, the genius I most admired. As I think you know, I grew up with and have known a few. I will expound in another missive.
Ray Honaker
left a message on January 2, 2016:
RIP my old HS friend. You were a "white hat", a brilliant man, and often mature beyond your years in the early days. In later life just a damned nice guy. Ray Honaker
Carole Kearney Trone
left a message on January 2, 2016:
I am most saddened to learn of Rick's passing. My prayers and thoughts are with all whom he loved, and to fellow classmates.
Bernard Shelley
left a message on January 1, 2016:
I was very sorry to here of Rick's passing. I worked with him for over 10 years on the ASME committees. He was a heavy contributer to the ASME RTP-1 Standard and also to Section X. The committees will miss his valuable assistance. As a friend and professional engineer, I knew Rick as a very honest and sincere fellow who always went the extra mile for his clients with excellent results in his designs. I also worked with him when he was with Composites and designed some equipment for DuPont where I was a consultant. He did a excellent job then as always. A true professional at his craft. I will surely miss his wisdom and contributions.
Bruce Hebb
left a message on December 30, 2015:
On behalf of the ASME RTP Standards Committee, I would like to pass along our sincere condolences. Rick was a valued member of the Standards Committee and valued member of our Industry. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Bruce Hebb Chair - ASME RTP Standards Committee
Marcia Renn Paxton
left a message on December 30, 2015:
I am very sorry to hear of Rick's passing. We go all the way back to middle school and I considered him a friend. He was always kind, soft-spoken and could not help but show his great intelligence. I always knew he would do great things. My condolences to his family.
patricia pascale
left a message on December 30, 2015:
So sorry for the Van Name family loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Pat Pascale friend of Pat and Libby
Kennard Wiggins
left a message on December 30, 2015:
My deepest condolences to Laura and the family. Rick was a wonderful guy and we will miss him. Our sincere sympathies on your loss. Ken and Liz Wiggins
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.