William Peter ‘Bill’ Van Horn of Santa Barbara, 1936-2025

William Peter ‘Bill’ Van Horn of Santa Barbara, 1936-2025

William Peter ‘Bill’ Van Horn William Peter “Bill” Van Horn passed away on June 8, 2025, at the age of 88. He was born in Santa Barbara on Nov. 5, 1936, to parents Hiram and Ann Van Horn. Growing up in Mission Canyon when it was a rural enclave, Bill attended local public schools graduating from Santa Barbara High School Class of 1954. He participated in many school activities, most notably as center on the 1953 Golden Tornado football team, als…