Book of Memories for Trevor Alan Viljoen

Condolence From Deborah Thomas Norling

Mon, 21 May 2018 21:10:25 EDT

Deepest Sympathies to Trevor's family and loved ones. We met in Tahoe in 1973 when he and some mates from South Africa came to train as Olympic hopefuls. Of course the Apartheid kept them from realizing that dream. Over the years I have wondered about Trevor,Bernard,Kevin and Ian. They were all kind and good hearted guys with a passion for running. Today,on a whim, I did a search on Trevor's name and was sad to read of his passing. However,I am pleased to learn that Trevor enjoyed a happy life and had a lovely family. Prayers to his family and friends. Sincerely, Deborah Thomas Norling

Story shared: Trevor's Love for the Lord

Fri, 17 Mar 2017 16:15:07 EDT

I fondly remember Trevor, as we met through our college running days. Even though I was a rival from Kansas University, we made a friendship because we found out we both trusted Jesus as Lord and Savior of our lives. This friendship continued, and I remember a couple years later, that he set up a speaking engagement for me to come and speak to his church's youth. I was with Athletes in Action, a Christian sports ministry, at the time. It was a great experience and I believe it made a positive impact on a lot of people.

To me, this is just a typical story of what Trevor was like. He made the effort to help others, and was a genuine, true friend.

I hope the good memories of Trevor will stick with you and I trust that God's Spirit is sustaining you and helping you continue your life here on earth, Karen. My prayers continue for you and your family.

Condolence From Charlie Boatright

Tue, 29 Mar 2016 15:22:38 EDT

My condolence to Karen and family, I was sad to hear of Trevor's recent passing from another OSU teammate Phil Maltby. Trevor came to OSU after I had graduated. We shared a love of Jesus Christ and also a common involvement with Campus Crusade for Christ as OSU student/athletes. The last time I visited with him in person was at the 2010 OSU Jamboree X-Country meet. We subsequently became Linkedn buddies. He sent me a very nice note congratulating me when I graduated from seminary 4 years ago. He was respected by all his teammates and competitors in the running community. He was a tremendous competitor.

Condolence From George Mason

Tue, 15 Mar 2016 21:49:12 EDT

Sincere Condolences, Karen and family, on the passing of Trevor. I got to know Trevor while I attended Kansas University as a XC and T&F athlete in the 1970s. He was a great runner, and while we battled it out many times in races (he ahead of me usually), it didn't take long to find that we shared a mutual faith in Christ, and became friends as a result. After that we would often warm up and warm down together and pray for each other before our races. My prayers are with you in your grief, that God may grant you the strength you need at this time and fill you with His peace even in the loss.

Condolence From Sharon and Terry Holland

Tue, 15 Mar 2016 20:33:27 EDT

Karen and Family. Our hearts and prayers are with you. May God lift you up.

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Tue, 15 Mar 2016 13:22:36 EDT

Trevor running Cross Country at OSU

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Tue, 15 Mar 2016 13:22:36 EDT

Trevor running Cross Country at OSU

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Tue, 15 Mar 2016 13:17:28 EDT

Trevor in white vest

Condolence From John Chaffin

Tue, 15 Mar 2016 11:47:46 EDT

To the Trevor's family, I met Treavor through Campus Crusade for Christ. During the summer of 1976, he was in a Bible Study that I led. It was a great pleasure to spend a little bit of time with Trevor. He was a wonderful gentleman. We lost track of each other after that summer. My heart goes out to you in your loss. May the Lord comfort you all. -John Chaffin

Condolence From Bernard Rose

Tue, 15 Mar 2016 02:05:24 EDT

Dear Karen and family, Trevor was a good friend and team mate and although we had a rocky start to our relationship, we ended up being good mates. I'll never forget our time together in the South African Junior Cross Country them, at Odessa Jnr College in Texas and of course at OSU. A,though we didn't speak much over the past few years, Trevor was always in our conversations and our prayers. We pray that the Lord gives his family the peace and wisdom to deal with his departure at this time, and their hearts are at peace knowing that Trevor will be with Jesus before too much longer. Cheers my mate, rest well, Bernard Rose (South Africa)

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Mon, 14 Mar 2016 13:20:00 EDT