Josh Van Zetten

Josh Van Zetten obituary, Durant, OK

Josh Van Zetten

Josh Zetten Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gordon Funeral Home - Durant on Jul. 16, 2025.

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Josh Van Zetten of Durant, Oklahoma passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025, at the age of 45. He was born on Thursday, April 3, 1980 in Oskaloosa, Iowa to Gloria Jean (Sheets) and Wayne Lee Van Zetten.
Josh was a longtime resident of Durant, Oklahoma. He liked being outdoors and enjoyed hunting, riding 4-wheelers and motorcycles, especially with his father and friends. He loved to fish and we know that he is fishing in Heaven right now.
He was preceded in death by his nephew Dylan Van Zetten.
Survivors include his wife Lisa Marie (Foxworth) Van Zetten of the home; sons Eden Lee Van Zetten of Colbert, Oklahoma, Isaiah Lee Van Zetten of Denison, Texas, Tyler Austin Matlock of Bennington, Oklahoma; daughter Paige Nicole Matlock of Albany, Oklahoma; parents Wayne and Gloria Van Zetten of Colbert, Oklahoma; brother Sean Van Zetten of Durant, Oklahoma; extended brother Joey and Arlus; special friends Daniel, Eric, Dean; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other extended family and friends.
The family will be holding a private memorial service.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Gordon Funeral Home, 221 N. 3rd, Durant, 580-916-9090
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