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Isabel Ann Reichert Vandervelde

FUNERAL HOME

Dunbar Funeral Home – Dutch Fork Chapel

7600 Woodrow St

Irmo, South Carolina

Isabel Vandervelde Obituary

Isabel Ann Reichert
Vandervelde
IRMO, SC - Isabel Ann
Reichert Vandervelde, native of Ethan, South Dakota, and 60 year resident of Aiken, South Carolina, passed peacefully away in her sleep into the next life on March 27, 2015. Isabel, an alumni of USC with a Bachelor's in Creative Writing and a Master's Degree in Theater Arts, graduated Summa Cum Laude.
Isabel was an impassioned, dedicated, and accomplished researcher and writer of history with an innovative and eye-opening focus on the founding of Aiken County, "Aiken County- the Only SC County Founded during Reconstruction." Her writing career began when her first short story was published in "Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine." She used her intricate, accurate, research knowledge to create engaging works of historical fiction as well. Her first novel was "Lace" which paid her way to graduate school. Her novel "Hot Waste" featured many well-known local residents of Aiken and is a must read. In all, Isabel wrote more than 15 books.
Isabel was also active in local theater productions. Most noteworthy is a play she wrote and directed called "1776" celebrating our countries bicentennial. Her acting, stage design, costume and directing talents helped create the Aiken Community Playhouse and the quality cultural blessing that it is today.
Isabel was also a profoundly productive and inspirational artist and art instructor. She personally inspired creativity at Aiken Day School, Mead Hall Elementary, and Saint Angela's Academy as an art teacher for over a decade.
As an accomplished artist, her love for the charm of Aiken inspired a great number of paintings, especially those that portrayed Aiken's unrivaled lineage as an equestrian winter colony. Her love and respect also resulted in her draping Aiken's alleyways and schools with murals that still speak to passers-by today.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Vance D. Vandervelde and son,
Timothy G. Vandervelde.
A celebration of the profound creative energy with which she lived life will be held in a few weeks. Please refer to Facebook page of her son, Greg Vandervelde for further notice.
Surviving are her children: Martin A. Vandervelde, Steve B. Vandervelde, Rose C. Dickerson (Pat), Paul D. Vandervelde (Vicki), John E. Vandervelde and Greg Vandervelde (Pamela); grandchildren: Jack Kirven, Sanna K. Cowie (Chris), Matthew McAllister, Ea Schwarz (Michael), Chrisltyn McAllister (Erik), Nathaniel Dickson, Dorothy "Annie" Dickson Vandervelde, Robert McAllister, Amelia Rose McAllister, Frances L. Dickson Vandervelde, John Allen McAllister; and four great-grandchildren: Harrison Norman, Bridget Shealey, Amelia Schwarz, and Diana Schwarz.
We are so thankful for her life.
Please sign the online guestbook at www.dunbarfunerals.com.

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Published by Aiken Standard and North Augusta Star on Mar. 29, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Isabel Vandervelde

20 Entries

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March 25, 2025

I didn't know this lady but around 19 years ago, I used to follow her channel on Youtube. I had a crush on Lucius Malfoy / Jason Isaacs and she posted so many videos about him. Once in a while when I get nostalgic, I watch some old Lucius' videos and hers have been in my "favorites" playlist ever since 2006. I knew already back then she was of advanced age and sometimes these last years, I have wondered if she was still around us. Today I did some digging and found this website where I read she passed away years ago. I will always remember her as the Malfoy Grandma!

Terry Frommer Muniz

March 30, 2015

Extending my heartfelt sympathy in the passing of Mrs. Vandervelde. I have such treasured memories of her as my Art Teacher at St. Angela Academy. She was well loved for her kindness, intelligence and incredible artistic abilities. I proudly display some of her beautiful art work on the walls of our home always remembering her with great fondness. Sincerely, Terry Frommer Muniz

Irene Rudnick

March 30, 2015

Please accept my deepest and most sincere condolences on the loss of Isabelle. All who knew her loved and respected her. She was always so kind and thoughtful. Her intelligence and artistic talents were outstanding. Once again my deepest and most sincere sympathy.

Yours very sincerely, Iene K. Rudnick

Sandra Dickson

March 30, 2015

I will forever remember her bits of wisdom as the children were growing and the family trips at Edisto Beach. Thank you for over 20 years as supportive Mother In Law. R.I.P.

March 30, 2015

She was an incredible, talented, intelligent woman and will be greatly missed.

Theresa McGugan

March 30, 2015

Please accept my condolences with the passing of your mother and grandmother. Heartaches comes with loving. Praying for peace and strength for each of you.

Jay Watts

March 30, 2015

Mrs. Vandervelde was an beautiful, fiesty, energetic, creative and stubbornly independent lady. I will always remember her fondly.

Janet Blanks

March 29, 2015

I know there are no words that will help the place in your heart in the loss & passing of your mother , Isabelle . I do know that she is no longer suffering & in pain. I pray for all of you for the Peace that only comes from our Heavenly Father & may you feel His everlasting in love in the days to come. May God bless all of you! Janet Temples Blanks

Laura Lance

March 29, 2015

Isabel and I worked together on the Board at Rose Hill Art Center and took printmaking classes together. I also saw her in a number of Aiken Community Playhouse productions. She was a woman of remarkable talent, and she gave generously of her abilities and her time to the Aiken art community. The theater and arts scene in Aiken would not be what it is today, if not for her hard work and influence. And these are only a small part of the enormous legacy she leaves. My heart goes out to the Vandervelde family.

Sarah Barton

March 29, 2015

Please accept my condolences for the loss of Mrs. Vandervelde. My thoughts and prayers will be with those who loved her, during these days ahead. She will be missed, as one of Aiken's treasured people.

John B Heaton

March 29, 2015

I am sorry for the passing of Isabel. She had a good heart and personality to match. I remember her fondly.

John B Heaton

March 29, 2015

I am sorry for the passing of Isabel. She had a good heart and personality to match. I remember her fondly.

Catherine Gould

March 29, 2015

I am so sorry to read about Isabel's passing. She was always kind to me, and a wonderful example of energy and creativity throughout her life. Please know that my love and prayers are with your family.

Emily Campbell Mills

March 29, 2015

Our deepest sympathies to her family.

Lynda Moseley

March 29, 2015

I am so sorry to hear of Isabel's passing. She and I brainstormed about Galphin genealogy many times, and she was always so generous, sharing wehatever she could. I will never forget her enthusiasm for research. She was one of the best. My condolences to her family.

Sara Beaudoin

March 29, 2015

Dear Vandervelde Family,

Please except my heart felt condolences due to the loss of your Mother/Grandmother. Isabel was always a delight to spend time with. Listening to her wealth of knowledge about the history of Aiken and just history in general was amazing and her paintings are a true treasure of beauty. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Robert & Kathy McNeill

March 29, 2015

We are so sorry to read that Isabel has passed. We have fond memories of knowing her, in Aiken. What a delightful lady. She will be missed, but she will remain with us through her beautiful paintings and inspiring writings. We extend our sincere sympathy to her family.

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