Alan Van Sant
January 9, 1936 –
With heavy hearts we are deeply saddened to share the passing of Alan Van Sant on Feb. 6, 2025. He was born on Jan. 9, 1936.
Alan was a wonderful father and loyal friend to many. He is lovingly remembered by his daughter, Shannon Van Sant, and sons, Bryan and Scott Van Sant. Alan dedicated his life to caring for others as a doctor. He served as chief of Physical Medicine for the United States Air Force; president of the Florida Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; staff at Tampa General and St. Joseph’s Hospitals in Tampa, FL; and director of the Department of Rehabilitation at York Hospital in York, PA, alongside leading a private practice for many years.
Alan was a 1957 graduate of Franklin & Marshall College and earned a medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania Medical School in 1961. He was a member of the country club of York, was a passionate golfer and had a deep appreciation for the arts, music, science, nature, bird watching and playing the organ. Alan was a lifelong learner who had a boundless curiosity about the world. He cared deeply for his children, colleagues and friends, who miss him deeply.
To express condolences or reach a member of Alan’s family, people can email alvansantfamily@gmail.com/.
Alan was a wonderful father and loyal friend to many. He is lovingly remembered by his daughter, Shannon Van Sant, and sons, Bryan and Scott Van Sant. Alan dedicated his life to caring for others as a doctor. He served as chief of Physical Medicine for the United States Air Force; president of the Florida Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; staff at Tampa General and St. Joseph’s Hospitals in Tampa, FL; and director of the Department of Rehabilitation at York Hospital in York, PA, alongside leading a private practice for many years.
Alan was a 1957 graduate of Franklin & Marshall College and earned a medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania Medical School in 1961. He was a member of the country club of York, was a passionate golfer and had a deep appreciation for the arts, music, science, nature, bird watching and playing the organ. Alan was a lifelong learner who had a boundless curiosity about the world. He cared deeply for his children, colleagues and friends, who miss him deeply.
To express condolences or reach a member of Alan’s family, people can email alvansantfamily@gmail.com/.