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February 01, 1936 – December 12, 2023
James Van Dusen Sr., 87 of Elkhart Indiana, passed away on December 12, 2023. A loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He is survived by wife Joan (Stoner) Van Dusen, a son Mark (Glenda) Van Dusen of Cassopolis Michigan, and daughters Debbie (Terry) Karre of Elkhart Indiana, Theresa (Jeff) Cole of Carmel Indiana, Carol Taylor of Elkhart Indiana, Mary (Todd) Merrick of Edwardsburg Michigan, Yvonne Addington, and his sister Betty Yourist of Michigan City Indiana. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents Harry E. Van Dusen & Elizabeth "Catherine" (Cauffman) Van Dusen, a son James Van Dusen Jr., a son Greg Addington, a brother Charles Mitchell, and a sister Evelyn Phillips.
James was a long-time member of the Goshen Iron Horsemen and enjoyed spending time bowling with his team, especially travelling to bowl with them. He also loved fishing and camping with his loving wife, Joan. He was a wonderful father who adored spending time with his family, especially his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He was an honorable man who cared for his family deeply.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Grace Lutheran Church Food Pantry (831 West Marion Street
Elkhart, IN 46516).
A visitation will be held on Thursday, December 21, 2023 from 12:00pm (noon) to 1:00pm, with a service immediate following (1:00pm) at Chapel Hill Funeral Home to celebrate his wonderful life.
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Jennifer Klein vandusen
January 10, 2024
James was my late grandpa in law he was a great man to me and I am sorry for the family´s loss rest easy with Jesus
Deanna Polk
December 18, 2023
I met Jim years ago thru one of my best friends Carol Taylor. He and Joan were very nice folks who treated me with kindness. Thoughts of them have never left my memory. Love to his family and friends.
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Patsy and William Seigler
December 16, 2023
A wonderful man! Jim would help whoever needed help. Always upbeat and had a smile on his face. A fun guy to be around. Jim was a family friend for over 60 years and will be missed greatly.
terry karre
December 16, 2023
He gave me the best gift of life(debbie) and I always thanked him for this. many time in the last year he would stop by the house to talk to debbie and I about life and the memories he had. Debbie would always add stories of her past and the life he had given her. Many fishing trips to the river and life experiences she had as a child and a young lady
debbie karre
December 16, 2023
debbie karre
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debbie karre
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debbie karre
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Debbie and Terry Karre
December 16, 2023
Dad, you will be forever missed thank you for teaching me how to respect whoever comes in my path,taught me how to do things.. the right way!!!&I will ALWAYS remember our "remember whens" while fishing or when you'd come by for coffee!! I will meet up with you at the best "fishing pond"I love you dad
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