James Van Doren

Uncle Jim was also my god father. as a child I never really approached him much, he and my father were deep in "business talk". hanging out at his house was always fun with Jimmy, Mark, and Eric - my dad called Eric (farley) as a small child. They were like brothers to me. I hung out alot at the Vans factory growing up as my father was dedicated to the company. My dad and I started the first Vans bargin truck at the swap meet. Handing out fliers for a store wide sale with the now godfather of Vans Steve Van Doren or watching him make a meatball sub at the Nana Vans sub shop. Yes, those were the days. we all had a good time and some still are. Jim Van Doren will be missed, he made his mark. he will be in my heart always.

Jim, Mark, Eric I'm sorry about Uncle Jim. Your Dad had made a footprint in the sneaker industry and his legacy
will live on...Your cousin Gregory and Lisa Belcher - Brockton,MA Shoe Capital

Our Condolences to Those
of the JAMES FAMILY

i send my deepest condulences to his family! i love his shows!

My prayers to you and yours I love my vans we all wore them in high school and everytime I see vans it brings back memories thank you sir rest in peace

God Bless you and your family. Thank you for making my 80's memories the best years of my life. I still have and love my Vans.

So sorry to hear that Mr. Doren passsing, May the God of tender mercies bring comfort at this difficult time.

Sorry to hear about Jame's death. I lived in SoCal for most of my life and lived in my Van's growing up. When I relocated to Northern Ca. a lady approached me and ask where did you get those shoes? and told her where and after that, They were the best selling shoes in her store. Your an Icon and you will be missed. Huge Van Fan & Off The Wall.....RIP

I am very sorry for James' death. May the words in John 15:28,29 bring you comfort.

My son is a skateboarder and has owned many pairs and i am a 50yrs old dad and i wear them too and we love them---RIP

Thank you for being so great!

Mr. Van the Great Shoe Maker;

You've brought much joy into our Sons lifes our oldest Son (16y) has 22 pairs of Vans. His (12y) brother has only 4 pairs but will grow with age.

May you rest in peace free from pain. Prayers to your family. Thank you for your many gifts...