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James DeBoer Obituary
A native of Michigan, Mr. DeBoer is the son of Jay J. DeBoer and the late Joyce Marie Pastoor DeBoer, and was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Moore DeBoer. He was a member of Swift Creek Baptist Church, where he served the church in various capacities, to include deacon, Sunday school teacher, Finance Committee chairman and Mid-Range Planning Committee chairman. Mr. DeBoer also had a long and successful legal career. After receiving a bachelor's degree at Virginia Commonwealth University, he received his juris doctor degree from William and Mary Law School. He was admitted to practice in 1971 and further admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States in 1974. He was principal in the law firm of Elliot, DeBoer & Hauler from 1971 to 1986, when he left to conduct his own private law practice in Chesterfield County until 1993. From 1993 to 2009, he served as vice president and regional counsel for First American Title Insurance Co. Mr. DeBoer was a member of the Virginia State Bar Association, American Bar Association, and former member of the Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Bar Association. He was also a certified instructor for the Virginia Real Estate Board and both Virginia Bureau of Insurance and the Maryland Insurance Continuing Education programs.
Mr. DeBoer is survived by his sons, Jeffrey DeBoer and Steven DeBoer of Colonial Heights; daughter, Elizabeth D. Dillard and husband, Brian, of Colonial Heights; granddaughters, Abby DeBoer and Lauren DeBoer; and two brothers, Joe DeBoer and wife, Janie, of Colonial Heights, and Jon DeBoer and wife, Natalie, of Richmond.
A funeral service will take place 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2009, at Swift Creek Baptist Church, 18510 Branders Bridge Road, Colonial Height,s with the Rev. Dr. Steve Felker officiating. Interment will follow in Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, Colonial Heights. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Swift Creek Baptist Church Building Fund. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for James DeBoer
Bill Harrison
August 13, 2009
I was a colleague and friend of Jim's for nearly a decade at First American and am so sorry to hear this news. I knew Jim had been in ill-health for some time but this still comes as a shock. He was a wonderful man with a keen legal mind and a biting sense of humor. My condolences to his family.
I apologize for the tardiness of this expression of sympathy and would have liked to have attended his funeral service but given the fact that so many of us have been involuntarily separated from a once-great company I just learned of this sad news.
Donia Eley
August 3, 2009
Beth, Stephen, Jeffrey, I've just learned of Jim's death. Your parents were good friends to Randy and to me, and I have many fond memories of time spent with them - and you.
Terri Hart
August 3, 2009
I will truly miss Jim, he was not only a boss to me but a second Father. We had many hours of long talks about work, religon, life, children, careers, money, pets and even death. All those things you learn from a father. My career was take further due to the wonderful teachings of Mr. D. My love goes to all of those who were touched by Jim.
Rebecca Banks
July 14, 2009
My deepest sympathy to the DeBoer Family. I had the privilege of working with Jim at First American Title. He was a pleasure to work with and will be sadly missed.
Cordie J. Baird
July 14, 2009
I met Jim, when I moved to Col. Hghts. back in the summer of 1977.
He was the best Real Estate Attorney that I have ever known! I had the utmost respect for him. I was absolutly amazed by his knowledge, and the way that he presented himself.
He was so greatly missed, by so many Realtors, when he closed his Real Estate office.
Please know that the entire "Deboer" family is in my thoughts and prayers.
I will never forget his sweet smile, and gentle manner.
Clare Ursano
July 14, 2009
I had the honor of working with Jim since he came to First American and he will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. He is in a much better place now and I'm sure he's busy helping others in the afterlife, as he always did in life.
Carol Lloyd
July 14, 2009
I worked for Jim while he was at Elliott, DeBoer and Hauler and then DeBoer and Dicks and then on his own. He was an unending source of knowledge and I learned so much about the real estate world from him. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.
July 13, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
and your family at this time of sorrow.
May all the good memories in the pass,
comfort you with love and laughter. There is no more pain or discomfort he
is at peace,he is with the lord.
KAREN CARDWELL & SHERYL ELEY
,
Michael Levinson
July 13, 2009
I had the distinct pleasure of knowing and respecting Jim for nearly 40 years. My deepest sympathies to the DeBoer family and our legal community.
Lee Peebles Bereavement Counselor
July 13, 2009
On behalf of all the staff at Bon Secours Hospice and Palliative Care we wish to extend to the friends and family our deepest sympathy and ongoing support. We hope and pray you will find peace with time. Please feel free to contact me anytime if I can be of help.
July 13, 2009
DEBOER FAMILY,
WE would like to express our condolences at this time. We know "Jim"
will be truly missed by everyone who
new him. We know its hard sometimes to
realize he is in a better place and now
resting peacefully. Remember all the good years and memories you had.
May GOD BLESS you always.
PAUL&GRETA ALLEN,COL.HGHTS.VA.
Theresa Coulter
July 13, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
July 13, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss I knew your mom amd dad and they were such wonderful people. God Bless your family .
Allan and Sheri
Pilout
Joyce & Sam Hassen
July 13, 2009
Jimmy was a wonderful person and will be missed by all. It is comforting to know he is at peace with his Lord and Savior and no longer in pain and suffering. Please know our thoughts, prayers and love are with you.
Alice McDonnell
July 13, 2009
My deepest sympathies and prayers for all of the DeBoer family. I knew Jim since 1998 and have always had great respect and affection for him. I will miss him dearly.
Alice McDonnell--First American Title
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