James Robert VanLeeuwen

James Robert VanLeeuwen
'Bob'
MONROE -- Mr. VanLeeuwen, age 69, of Monroe, died peacefully Thursday (May 18, 2006) at his residence in Monroe surrounded by his loving family. Memorial Services will be conducted at 10:00 AM Monday (May 22, 2006) at Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church, 8600 Potter Road, Weddington, officiated by Pastor Edward Thomas. Mr. VanLeeuwen was born on February 9, 1937, in Baltimore, Maryland, a son of the late George Edward VanLeeuwen and Mercedes Rawlings VanLeeuwen. He was a retired HVAC maintenance manager of the Sweetheart Cup Company. Survivors include his wife, Rose Anne Pipp VanLeeuwen of Monroe; three sons, Scott VanLeeuwen and wife Minda, of Bendersville, PA , Brian Nichols and wife Crystal, of Catonsville, MD and Roger Nichols and fiancee Debi Stachura of Herndon, VA; three daughters, Laura Resh and husband Carl, of Sykesville, MD, Jessica McDonnell and husband Scott, of Wesley Chapel, NC and Sina Ziemak and husband Josh of Goldsboro, NC; a brother, Theodore VanLeeuwen and wife Lorraine of Westminister, MD; two sisters, Muriel Nickey of Baltimore, MD and Teresa Heavel and husband Ernie of Glen Rock, PA. There are 14 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. There are numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, Bob requested memorial donations be made to the Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church, 8600 Potter Road, Weddington, NC 28104 or to Hospice of Union County, 700 West Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe, NC 28110. The family will receive friends following the memorial service at the church. Davis Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Monroe is serving the family of Mr. VanLeeuwen An on-line registry is available at www.davisfuneralservice.com.