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JAMES DUMAS Obituary

JAMES E. DUMAS,, DDS, 77, of Fort Wayne, passed away Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016, at his home. Born in Mansfield, Ohio, Jim graduated from St. Edwards High School of Lakewood, Ohio. He completed his Bachelor's degree from Purdue University, and later completed dental training from Indiana University School of Dentistry. Jim devoted his life to caring for others as an oral surgeon for 50 years. He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Jim was also a member of the American Association Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the Isaac Knapp District Dental Society, and a lifetime member of the Indiana Dental Association. Jim was an avid golfer and was proud to have completed six marathons during his lifetime. He enjoyed spending time with his family in Northern Michigan. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Patsy Dumas of Fort Wayne; daughters, Jenny (Mike) Dahm of Cincinnati, Ohio and Julie (Brian) Knorr of Bloomington, Ind.; son, David (Linda) Dumas of Fort Wayne; daughter, Beth (Jason) Horn of Minneapolis, Minn.; son, Steve (Wendy) Dumas of Fort Wayne; daughter, Sarah (Shaun) Blake of Fort Wayne; 21 grandchildren; brother, Bob Dumas of Auburn, Ind.; sisters, Mary Ann (Kent) Habermeyer of Littleton, Colo.. and Martha (Bob) Barry of Fort Wayne; brother, Tom (Darla) Dumas of Fort Wayne; and five nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, R. Wayne and Beany Dumas; and brother-in-law, Kurt Bundgaard. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1502 E. Wallen Road, with calling one hour prior. Calling also from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road, with a Rosary service at 4:30 p.m. Burial in Catholic Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Isaac Knapp Dental Education Foundation or The Carriage House. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.domccombandsons.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers from Sep. 24 to Sep. 25, 2016.

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Fr. John Delaney

September 16, 2019

Dear Patsy and family, I will remember Jim today in my Mass at 5:30 this evening. A wonderful guy and great professional. I can still remember him telling me (when about to remove a wisdom tooth), you will only feel pressure, no pain! That was under a local. The next time he removed a wisdom tooth, I got the shot in the arm!! It had to be a fine line between pressure and pain, I told him. He just laughed. And then knocked me out.

Missy Eppley

October 6, 2016

Oh Patsy, I am so sorry for your loss. I am keeping you and your family in my prayers. Missy from the Grand Wayne Center.

October 2, 2016

Dear Family,
I will always remember Dr. Dumas. We broke ground years ago with the type of surgery that was performed. He changed my life forever.
His talent will be missed.
May God Bless All of You,
conny

Ross Lawrence

October 1, 2016

Sue and I have The family in our thoughts and prayers, it was great to have know Jim the short time we were in school together at IU . Ross Lawrence

Lesley Radtke

September 28, 2016

Patsy so very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. My prayers are with you and your family. Lesley Radtke

September 27, 2016

Patsy and family, my sincere condolences for your loss. Prayers ! Peggy Bosler

Joe and Sally Hake

September 27, 2016

Dear Patsy and family, Please accept our deepest sympathy...prayers...Joe and Sally Hake

James Potts

September 26, 2016

Patsy and family: Please accept our prayers and sympathy in the loss of James.We always enjoyed his oral surgery expertise for our patients thru out the years.

Joe and Lori Catanzarite

September 26, 2016

Patsy,
We were so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers throughtout this difficult time.

Joe and Lori Catanzarite

Gina Killion

September 26, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers!

Megan Reider (Killion)

September 26, 2016

Patsy and Dumas Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Dr. Dumas was such a wonderful man. Sending out warmest thoughts and prayers during this time.
Love,
Scott and Megan Reider (Killion)

Sarah Maxson

September 26, 2016

Julie and entire Dumas Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. You will all be in my continued thoughts and prayers as you are grieving and celebrating Dr. Dumas wonderful life. You were one of my favorite families growing up and I am lucky to have known him.

Sincerely,
Sarah Yaggy Maxson

Robert Severinac

September 26, 2016

When we arrived in Fort Wayne 22 years ago, Jim was right there to welcome me and my family. When I left a group practice to start on my own, he was right there to encourage me as he had a similar experience. Like a Dad, he said don't worry, it would be great, and he was right!

Jim retired the first time about 4 years ago. That lasted about a week. He started a new practice in our building. He worked almost to the end just like I would like to do. He took such good care of his patients and my family. What a role model.

Jim's charm, wit, and caring will be so missed by us and the whole community. God be with you always Jim! Hope to see you again right after I retire!

Timothy Bussick

September 26, 2016

Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We send wishes of peace and comfort at this time and in the days to come.

With Deep Sympathy,
Dr. Timothy J. Bussick and the Bussick Orthodontics Team

Mike Carlin

September 26, 2016

My condolences to the Dumas family. Jim was one of those classmates that never forgot where he came from and always kept in touch with his High School. He was a generous man and well liked. One of the "good" guys I remember and missed.
I'm sure he is now getting his due reward.......God Bless.

Mike Carlin 57 grad.

Kay Chapman (formerly Hinga)

September 25, 2016

My deepest sympathies to all of you Patsy, I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my prayers.

Phil and Dinah Catey

September 25, 2016

P. So sorry. Just doesn't seem possible. We are praying for you and the family. Dinah and Phil yY

Dan & Candy Weaver

September 25, 2016

You were the best friend & boss ever. We will miss you & thank you for everything you have done for me & my family. Our sympathy & love goes to the whole family. Dan & Candy

Robert Taylor

September 25, 2016

May you rest in peace. You were a wonderful man and surgeon...you will always be remembered for your talents and compassion. Dr. Dumas was the reason I entered the profession of dentistry.

Todd and Vicki Wheeler

September 25, 2016

We were sad to hear of Jim's passing. Your family is in our hearts and prayers. Matthew 5:4 "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

Marsha Kughler

September 24, 2016

So sorry for the passing of Dr.Dumas, I have fond memories of working for him many years ago. My prayers are with all of you in this time of loss.
Marsha (Hough)Kughler

Susan Beckett

September 24, 2016

Patsy, I was so pleased to meet Jim at Bob' s viewing. How could we know that just a month later you would also be suffering the same devastating loss? I am so, so sorry for all of you. You all are in my prayers. Please call or email if you need anything. Susan Beckett

Jerilyn Bird

September 24, 2016

Dear Patsy,

Jerry and i were so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Please know we have you in our thoughts and prayers. I will add your name to our prayer list at church and will pray for God' comfort, peace and blessing.

Jerry and Jerilyn Bird

Tamara Watkins

September 24, 2016

Dr. Dumas was an outstanding oral surgeon who treated many of my patients with care & compassion over my 21 years in practice. I will be forever grateful to him and honor his memory.

Fred Spade

September 24, 2016

Dave and family I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.

Pat and Lena McMahon

September 24, 2016

Our prayers go out to Patsy and the family. Rest in peace, Jim. Pat an Lena McMahon

June Shively

September 24, 2016

Dear Dumas Family, Our prayers and sympathy to all of you. We are so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. May God encircle you in His love. June and Dan Shively and family.

September 24, 2016

May The Lord Bless Jim's Soul! Joe Rinard Indy

Fr. John H. Delaney

September 24, 2016

Dear Patsy and family, My sincere sympathy to you at this time of great loss. My prayers will be with you in these days ahead. I will remember Jim in my Masses of this weekend and the week ahead.

Eileen Brackett

September 23, 2016

My sincere condolences to Dr. Dumas' family. I was a friend of his brother and spent time with the family many years ago. Prayers to Patsy Dumas, a wonderful wife and super person. God Bless. Eileen

Barb Bellm-Rossetti

September 23, 2016

Dear, Cousins, I am so saddened to hear of Jim's passing. My heart goes out to you all. Husband, father, grand-father... I know he will be missed, but I also know you all will keep his memory dear. I am so happy I got to spend time with he and Patsy and the entire family last summer.

Love, Cousin Barb

JONI & Steve Hodgson

September 23, 2016

Our hearts are heavy and go out to you during this time of loss and sorrow. May God Bless you and hold your family close. May He shine His light on you and give you strength, comfort and Peace! With much love and sincere sympathy!
The HODGSON family

Wendy Beckman Harnaga

September 23, 2016

Dumas Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Thinking of you all,
Wendy Beckman Harnaga

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Visitation

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1320 East Dupont Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46825

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Rosary

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1320 East Dupont Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46825

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St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church

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27

Mass of Christian Burial

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St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church

1502 E. Wallen Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825

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