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James Pfender Obituary
Evansville, Ind. - James "Jim" Scott Pfender, 48, of Newburgh, Indiana, passed away Monday, June 8, 2020.
Jim was born in Victorville, California on April 20, 1972 to Kathy A. (Paul) Barnett and Tom R. Pfender. He graduated from North High School in 1990 and went on to receive his Associate of Science in Nursing from the University of Southern Indiana. Jim served his community as an ER trauma nurse for Deaconess Hospital and as a firefighter for the Evansville Fire Department for 20 years. He was a decorated captain and currently served at Hose House No. 9. Jim was very particular about everything in his life. In his free time, Jim enjoyed golfing, fishing, playing poker, and volunteering for the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). Above all else, Jim loved being with his family, especially his twins, Dani and Sam. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Jim is survived by his twins, Dani and Sam Pfender, and their mother, Kim Haywood-Pfender, all of Newburgh, IN; mother, Kathy A. (Paul) Barnett (Steve A.) of Evansville, IN; father, Tom R. Pfender (Susan) of Evansville, IN; brother, Dave Pfender (Mandy) of Evansville, IN; step-sisters, Lisa Jarrell (Michelle) of Pendleton, IN and Laura Barnett of Austin, TX; nephew, Ryan Pfender of Evansville, IN; grandmother, Bernadette Paul of Evansville, IN; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Jim was preceded in death by his grandparents, June and Melvin R. Pfender, and Marvin Paul.
Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Browning Funeral Home, 738 Diamond Ave., Evansville, IN 47711. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery.
Friends may visit from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Friday, June 12, 2020 at Browning Funeral Home, and again from 10:00 AM until service time on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), 600 SE 6th Street, Evansville, IN 47713, or the charity of your choice.
Condolences may be made online at www.browningfuneral.com.
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Adena Siegel
June 14, 2020
So so sorry Kim to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you . Your family is blessed . Dene, Doris and Phil
Adena Siegel
June 14, 2020
So so sorry Kim to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you . Your family is blessed . Dene, Doris and Phil
June 14, 2020
So so sorry Kim to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you . Your family is blessed . Dene, Doris and Phil
Rae Toll
June 12, 2020
So sorry for your loss
Susan (Helmer) Young
June 11, 2020
Kathy and family,
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for everyone.
Any Kinkel Adams
June 11, 2020
Kim, Sam and Dani, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you, as well of the rest of Jims family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Angela marie Sullivan
June 9, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Angela marie Sullivan
June 9, 2020
Jim was a great husband and father to his 2 twins kids I'm known them for very long time sorry for your loss Kim even though I know you guys weren't married you still love him tell Courtney that I'm there for her if she needs anything I will be coming to the funeral services just to let you know that I'm there if you guys need me and let your mom Sandy know too
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Browning Funeral Home - Evansville738 E. Diamond Ave., Evansville, IN 47711
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13
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Browning Funeral Home - Evansville738 E. Diamond Ave., Evansville, IN 47711
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