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Jack VanImpe Obituary
Renowned evangelist and Bible prophecy expert Dr. Jack Van Impe, 88, was welcomed home to heaven on Saturday, January 18, 2020 received by the blessed Savior and Lord he had faithfully served in ministry for more than 70 years.
Dr. Van Impe was born February 9, 1931, in Freeport, Michigan, to Oscar and Marie Louise Van Impe. Oscar was a beer-hall musician who taught young Jack to play the accordion, and the pair performed in pubs until they dedicated their lives to Christ.
Jack graduated from Detroit Bible College in 1951 and married Rexella Shelton, the love of his life, in 1952. He received his start in ministry from Dr. Billy Graham, preaching and performing at Youth for Christ events.
Drs. Jack and Rexella Van Impe presented live evangelism events for 12 years, conducting 260 citywide crusades and 800 week-long church crusades that led some 600,000 to be saved or restored to relationship with Christ.
A good and faithful servant of the Lord, Dr. Van Impe was known as "The Walking Bible" because of his prodigious Scripture memorization. He memorized more than 22,000 verses and inspired countless people to memorize God's Word as well.
A passion for Bible prophecy inspired the Van Impes to launch Jack Van Impe Ministries and their television program, Jack Van Impe Presents, in 1980, with both serving as co-hosts.
For decades, Dr. Jack and Rexella's program was one of the highest-rated Christian programs on TV. It was broadcast to as many as 25,000 cities each week, and more than 150 countries worldwide. Through Jack Van Impe Ministries' television and Internet outreach, Dr. Van Impe led another 7,000,000 souls to Christ.
Memorial Services celebrating Dr. Van Impe's extraordinary life and ministry will be Saturday, February 1, 2020, with a viewing at 10 a.m. and the service at 11 a.m. at Woodside Bible Church, Troy Campus, 6600 Rochester Road, Troy, MI 48085. There will be a public visitation on Friday, January 31, 2020, from 3-8 p.m. at the church.
He will be profoundly missed by his beloved wife, his family and friends, and his viewers. The Jack Van Impe Presents program and Jack Van Impe Ministries will continue. Rexella and the board of directors request prayer as they move forward without Jack.
In lieu of flowers, friends are asked to consider a charitable donation to the ministry, which can be found at JVIM.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Jack VanImpe
Reverend Dae Yun Kim
August 27, 2024
Reverend Dae Yun Kim
August 27, 2024
By Reverend Dae Yun Kim(Earned Ph.D.): Dr. Jack VanImpe is my alumnus from Pacific International University. And Dr. Jack VanImpe earned his doctoral from Pacific International University. And anyway through Dr. Jack VanImpe's Televangelism(ministry), so many souls was saved worldwide for many years. And Dr. Jack VanImpe(great man of The God)is in heaven now & I miss him.
Aaron Morales
July 12, 2022
Aaron Morales
July 12, 2022
Aaron Morales
July 12, 2022
Aaron Morales
July 12, 2022
Aaron Morales
July 12, 2022
Aaron Morales
July 12, 2022
Dr. Jack Van Impe Has Accomplished Many Albums In His Early Past as His Songs & Sermons will Always Line On. He Will Be Missed.
Rita Griffin
June 16, 2021
I rejoice at heaven receiving another true lover of Christ! I pray for Roxella comfort from the Holy Spirit. I praise God for these wonderful Christians that have helped countless of millions of people understand salvation through Christ, & how to fight the enemies seeking to destroy all they can that is Christ like. Praise God!!!! I will see you again dear Jack! My brother in Christ! I will continue to pray for Roxella, my sister in Christ. God bless & keep us until we rejoice together in paradise some sweet sweet day!
R GREG LANMAN
May 16, 2021
DR. JACK VAN IMPE SHARED THE SAME BIRTHDAY, FEB 9TH
AS MY OWN GRANDFATHER. ALSO JACK, BUT "GRAMPA" WAS BORN IN 1902. AND FOR ME BOTH WERE TRULY SAINTS IN THE FLESH, AND ARE BOTH NOW SAINTS IN SPIRIT.
HE INSPIRED ME TO RETURN TO THE FAITH OF MY YOUTH
AND OF NOW AND I HOPE TO ONE DAY INTRODUCE THEM TO EACH OTHER IN HEAVEN. MAY YOUR BLESSINGS BE GREAT AS YOUR EARTHLY ACCOMPLISHMENTS WERE.
YOU WILL BE MISSED BY MILLIONS!
Michelle D. Cunningham
May 5, 2021
Truly a man of God. I did not know he had passed on until I could not find his show. There will never be anyone like him for his knowledge of Bible scripture.
Lillian Davis
May 3, 2020
He was truely a man of God we all will miss him RIP
John & Elaine Gordon
April 5, 2020
He was a great leader to all of us that listened. He will be missed.
John & Elaine Gordon
April 5, 2020
I am so sorry to hear about Jack's passing, my family loved him. I found him on the radio back in the late 60's early 70's when I lived in Michigan he was such a blessing to me. I bought as many cosset tapes as I could and used them to spread God's word.. I know God has him in his loving arms.
BABS WEISS
April 4, 2020
YOUR MINISTRY TOGETHER WAS A BLESSING TO US ALL,
TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY IS TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD. THE BEST IS YET TO COME.
JACK WENT HOME TO HIS ETERNAL REST AND REWARD. HE NOW STANDS
BEFORE THE THRONE OF GOD, TO BEHOLD HIS FACE.
GLORY!!! GOD BLESS YOU, REXELLA, HE WAS A GREAT SOLDIER, AND WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. ~
March 12, 2020
My deepest condolence.
March 12, 2020
thank you jack and rexella i learned a lot about bible prophecy,from Toronto on.
February 23, 2020
I love both you guys. I know our Lord Jesus Christ will be taking care of you. Stay strong and walk in faith like you have all your life. I'm so glad I'll be able to see Jack on YouTube, that's great. He's probably so thrilled being with the Lord. He ran the race that the apostle Paul talked about. He inspired me, he never gave up...now you shouldn't either. Continue his legacy. With love in Christ Jesus.
Mrs. Hilton
February 23, 2020
We remember learning of Jack years ago from my husband's beloved mother. We had the album "the coming year with russia". We followed Jack's weekly tv show. Jack was a true gift to all. We learned so much about the bible thru him. He will be sorely missed by all. He is responsible for so many saved soles. God bless! You are home! Thank you Jack and rexilla. Sandie and john, ft. Myers, fl.
February 13, 2020
I first met Dr. Van Impe and Rexella at Dr. Jeff DeClaire's Physical rehab center in Rochester! I received a left knee replacement 2 weeks previousy, and Dr. Jack and Rexella were touring the facility. I recognized them and introduced myself. He had both knees replaced a week later. Two weeks later, he and Rexella were there for Dr. Jacks last rehab session!! He teased me about still being there, and he was going home!! I reminded him he had millions of people praying for him, and I had about 25! I've watched JVIM for 30 years and he was truly the most Godliest man I have ever known. Well done, thou good and faithful servant!!
February 2, 2020
We will miss our weekly friend Jack Van Impe. He was such a blessed man and his program enlightened us. We offer our prayers to his wife Rexella.
Michael louie
February 1, 2020
Sorry to hear Jack pass away, You all were a great blessing to me.Teahing and sharing the word. May God blessing be upon you all and his loving mercy!
LOVE IN CHRIST .
Michael Louie
Pastor James & Nancy Finn
January 31, 2020
To our dear friend Rexella and all the family and loved ones! Our prayers for comfort and peace are with you!
Our hearts are saddened to hear of Dr Jack's passing yet we're rejoicing that he is in Heaven with Jesus and all those that have gone on before! He is now dancing on those streets of Gold! What a day of rejoicing it will be when we that have accepted JESUS CHRIST as our LORD AND SAVIOR are reunited together in Heaven!! As I, Nancy write this I am remembering my Daddy, Samuel Mackey who passed away 1 year ago today at 100 yrs old! He I'm sure is chatting with Dr Jack as daddy listened to Dr Jack playing his accordion and Daddy learned to play too! My Daddy loved Dr Jack Van Impe also!
Just to know that we will soon be reunited together makes my heart happier! For this world is not my home but my eternal HOME IS HEAVEN!!
Thank you Dr Van Impe for all your inspiration you gave to us!
I, Nancy also have had the honor and privilege to work for the Ministry there in Michigan for approximately 6 years and I just count it all joy!! I will always cherish you in my heart! God Bless you! And Rexella, we so love you! May you carry on the legacy that you have both made and continue on as long as the Lord tarries!!
Rhonda Kaye Cope (Tripps from Michigan )
January 29, 2020
Dearest Rexella
And all those nearest and dearest
To Jack
We enjoyed his vast knowledge
Of the true written word of
God / and our Lord Christ
His wisdom inspired my
Heart Soul and mind
Rexella I loved you patience
And your beautiful way to
Which you Assisted Jack
Spread the Word
Loved your singing to
Our Lord allowing us to
Also hear inspiring words
Please continue to sing
For when I would feel my worst
A song you sung helped me sing
So sing sing sing especially
When you feel sad or are
Missing Jack
Promise it will warm your soul
God will catch and wipe away
Your tears
Because he Loves YOU
Joy Montgomery
January 28, 2020
Thank you for all your education of the scriptures, your excellent scriptural memory and all the encouragement your spirit and love.
Michael Owens
January 26, 2020
You are truly missed beloved brother Jack Vanime.our sincere condolences to Rexella and the Families.We will see you again soon .love you both in Christ Jesus.The Owens Family in Munith Michigan.GODBLESS.
Jan C
January 23, 2020
I will always remember Dr. VanImpe! I have always loved watching his program with his sweet wife Rexella. May he rest in peace and enjoy glory land! My deepest sympathy and prayers for Mrs. VanImpe and the family.
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