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James Bradley Van Sickle
1933 - 2016
James Bradley Van Sickle
1933 - 2016
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James Van Sickle Obituary
James Bradley "JB" Van Sickle, 82 of West Point passed away at 7:38 am on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Westminster Health Care.
JB was born April 11, 1933 in South Bend to the late Noble Wayne and Glenna (Miller) Van Sickle who resided in Lebanon.
JB was a graduate of Dover High School in Boone County. He graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree from Butler University and was a band teacher for one year in Indianapolis.
He honorably served the State of Indiana as a member of the Indiana State Police from April 16, 1956 until June 30, 1976.
In 1981, he became a Theatre Technician at the Elliott Hall of Music at Purdue University and worked there several years.
JB was a member of the Boone County Lodge #NP9 F&AM, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Indianapolis, the Central Electric Rail Fans Association and the Lafayette Amateur Radio Association "K9KRE". JB played clarinet in the Indiana State Lions Club Band where his father was director.
JB married Nellie Brubaker on February 10, 1956 in the Laketon United Methodist Church, Laketon.
Surviving with his wife of sixty years is a daughter, Debra Martin (husband Jim) of Sarasota, FL and a son, Wayne Van Sickle (wife Karen Enderle) of Satellite Beach, FL; Grandchildren, Angela Robertson (husband Brett) of Flora, Melissa Sigman (husband Robert) of Houston, TX, Sarah Van Sickle of Stanford, CA and James Martin III of Oden: great grandchildren, Hayden and Adalyn Robertson both of Flora and a sister, Ley Anne Perkins (husband Bill) of Indianapolis.
Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 pm Monday, April 4, 2016 at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am Tuesday April 5, 2016 at West Point United Methodist Church with Pastor Jeff Stedge officiating. Burial will follow at West Point Cemetery.
Those wishing may contribute in JB's name to West Point Lions Club, West Point Volunteer Fire Department or West Point United Methodist Church. You may sign the guest book and leave memories at www.soller-baker.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Louis Disinger (W9UHL)
June 27, 2016
J.B. and I played Cornet (Trumpet) together in the Butler band. He had a Green Hornet Hudson and was always ready to oblige when someone needed a lift. The last time I saw him he was marching his high school band down the track in front of the grandstand at the Indiana State Fair Band Day back in the 70's. He was an alright guy and I'm sure a great loss to his family and friends. Louis Disinger
April 20, 2016
Nellie,
I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for your doll, Miss Orff. She will watch over us in music class.
Ruth Ewigleben
Tom Pearcy
April 6, 2016
JB was a radio operator at the Lafayette Post in 1972 when I started as a trooper. He was a great guy and great radio man. He was supporting voice in the night when you were out there in the dark. He will be missed.
April 6, 2016
Nellie, Debra, Wayne, and families..... Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at J.Bs passing.
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Peg Fish
April 6, 2016
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with each of you. Precious memories.
Debbie Taylor
April 5, 2016
Nillie,
So sorry for your lose. Keeping you in prayer.
Debbie Taylor
Sarah Grady-Hart
April 5, 2016
So sorry for your loss. I remember J.B. from the Hall of Music, as I pretty much grew up running around the Hall, with my step dad being an electrician there. J.B. was a great man. Mrs. VanSickle (Nellie) you are in my thoughts and prayers
LaJune Remaly
April 4, 2016
Nellie and family, So sorry to hear of the passing of your husband, father, grandfather. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. May you fined comfort knowing this. LaJune Remaly
Kim & Roy Loveless
April 4, 2016
Nellie, Deb & Wayne & families, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Michael Kaufman
April 4, 2016
As a student I worked with Van Sickle at Lobe Playhouse at Purdue University. He was very friendly to me and helped me learn allot. He was always a kind man. With his encouragement along with others I chose to pursue event production as a career. Twenty five years later I am still working in production. Thank you JB.
Bruce Patrick
April 4, 2016
I remember "JB" K9KRE when he was very active in Amateur Radio. I obtained my Novice License in 1976, WN9UBB, and I always looked forward to drinking coffee with K9KRE, K9SKI and others who were also active.
April 3, 2016
Jesus tells us what death is like at John 11:13.
April 2, 2016
So sorry to hear of J. B.s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Dave and Connie Anthrop
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