May 13, 2021
After starting Van Doren Rubber Company in 1966 with his brother James, and partners Gordon Lee, and Serge Delia, in Anaheim, Calif., Paul Van Doren shortened the company name to Vans. | Photo courtesy of Vans
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Paul Van Doren, 90, Vans Founder
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Paul Van Doren, co-founder of Vans, one of the world’s most recognized California and skate-lifestyle brands, passed away on May 6 at home, surrounded by family.
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