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Jim Van De Voorde Obituary
Jim Van De Voorde
August 2, 1949 - July 16, 2023
BUCKEYE, AZ - Jim Van De Voorde, of Buckeye AZ (formerly of Meriden KS), passed away suddenly on Sunday July 16, 2023.
He leaves behind his wife Cheryl, son Nathan (Robin), and daughter Kate as well as 7 siblings; Bernadette Weidner, Marilyn Cronkleton, Annette (Larry) Tillberg, Jane (Steve) Kincaid, John (Cheryl) Van De Voorde, Joy Van De Voorde, Joe Van De Voorde and numerous nieces and nephews.
Jim was born in Geneseo Illinois, and graduated from Riverdale High School. He received a scholarship to play football at Coe College, and after time at Coe he served his country honorably in the Vietnam war.
He was a successful businessman who owned and operated 2 different companies in the tire industry for almost 40 years in Topeka Kansas.
He was a farmer, as was his father. He was a devoted family man who found great joy and happiness in spending time with his loved ones.In retirement, he and Cheryl moved to Buckeye AZ, where they lived these past five years. He became a formidable Pickleball player, supported Veteran causes, and volunteered at a local no-kill animal shelter.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Henry and Eugenia Leona (Marchand) Van De Voorde; brothers-in-law Ron Weidner and Jerry Cronkleton.
No funeral services are planned at this time. For those wishing to honor/remember Jim, please consider donating to a Veteran charity or a no-kill animal shelter.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jim Van De Voorde
Judy and Gord Oliver
July 17, 2024
Miss your Smiling Face at Pickle Ball check in Jim.Always looked forward to our humorous check ins with yourself and Frankie.Rest in Peace.
Judy and Gord Oliver.
Judy and Gord Oliver
August 30, 2023
Always looked forward to the Fridays when Jim and Frankie would meet us at the Courts to Register.Jim was a kind,gentle,soft spoken Man always Smiling and Joking.We will miss you Buddy.
Dick Heinl
August 22, 2023
My wife and I moved to Sun City Festival three years ago. As I joined the pickleball club, I met Jim as he often coordinated many of the various sessions. Jim always made me feel very welcome to the club from the very beginning. He always had big smile and pleasant greeting for everyone. My sincere condolences to his family. Dick Heinl
Ann Merrill
August 6, 2023
The first time I met Jim was on the pickle ball courts. He came over and introduced himself and of course I just remember the big smile and his friendly personality. He was always such a gentleman always had a positive word on the court whether you were playing with him or against him, he always made you feel good. I will miss Jim very much.
Ann Merrill
Sun City Festival
Sam Dultmeier
July 30, 2023
I am taking a knee ....to send my sympathy to the family, to thank God for his intervention in bringing me so many wonderful memories of you and this family and pray that my friend is resting in peace. Jimmy, you were the complete package
Gene Fradella
July 28, 2023
Jim has truly been one of my best friends on and off the pickle ball courts the past 5 years. He did everything the right way, that all of us should strive to do. I will always remember him, and will miss him dearly!
Dondie Meyer
July 27, 2023
Cheryl, you have my deepest condolences. Im so very sorry for the loss of Jim. I will always remember our softball days.
Jim Reyes
July 27, 2023
My condolences, prayers and thoughts to Jim's family. Always had a smile on pickleball courts!
Mary Kaye Baker
July 24, 2023
I will miss Jim’s smiling face at the animal shelter. He not only spent time socializing all the animals, but he was always repairing or assembling something. When he would finish his project, he would ask for a new project list for his next visit. He was a valuable member of our rescue community. My thoughts and prayers to his entire family. Heaven certainly gained a bright star.
Brad and Sandy Angle
July 24, 2023
We will miss Jim so much. He was well-liked on the pickleball courts and showed leadership running a weekly event. We enjoyed discussing the Royals and Jayhawks. Jim was an all-around great guy. Our deepest sympathies to his family.
Dan and Sherrie Meyer
July 23, 2023
Dan and Sherrie Meyer send our Prayers to his family. We played Pickleball together for the last few years.
We all loved Jim, just a great gentleman and always had a smile. He brought joy to all those around him.
We will truly miss him on and off the court.
Dan and Sherrie
Sue & John Cronin
July 23, 2023
Thoughts and prayers to the family.
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