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James Vlaskamp Obituary
Muncie - James Aaron Vlaskamp, 53, of Muncie, Indiana, stepped into his eternal home unexpectedly at the Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital on Saturday November 14, 2020.
He was born on July 22, 1967 in Muncie the son of Sonja (Miller) Vlaskamp- Young and Thomas Aaron Vlaskamp. James graduated from Muncie Central High School in 1985 and later married the love of his life Erin (Massie) Vlaskamp on July 30, 1994 in Muncie and she survives. Mr. Vlaskamp had been a material handler for Progress Rail for the last 9 years. He was a member of the Full Gospel Temple Church and his fishing club, the Catfish Pirates.
Besides his wife of 26 years, Erin, he cherished his children, three daughters, Erin Rachelle Orcutt (Nathan Fields) and Nikita Marie Blackwell and Aryana Jean Vlaskamp; two sons, Jordan Ryan Vlaskamp and Gabriel James Vlaskamp. He was a hero to his four beautiful grandchildren, Jayce Orcutt, Isaiah Fields, Trinity and Brentley Smith.
He is also survived by his mother Sonja Young; four brothers, Brandy Lee Vlaskamp (Brandy D), Eric Vlaskamp, Thomas Vlaskamp III (Courtney) and Jon Vlaskamp; step mother, Lois Vlaskamp; two sisters, Angie Wilson (Shawn Stephens), April Skinner (Tony); father and mother -in-law, Larry and Karen Massie.
He loved his numerous brothers and sisters-in-laws with all his heart, his several nieces and nephews and many friends.
He is preceded in death by his father Thomas Vlaskamp and step father, Karl Young.
Funeral services will be held at the Full Gospel Temple Church 212 W. 7th St. Muncie, IN 47302 on Thursday November 19, 2020, at 3:00 P.M. with Pastors Denny and John Helton and Rev. Krista Phillips officiating. Cremation is to follow. Parson Mortuary Cremation Center is entrusted with the arrangements.
Friends may call at the Full Gospel Temple Church on Thursday November 19, 2020 from 1:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M.
Memorial contributions may be made to Full Gospel Temple Kids Church Fund.
Online condolences may be made to the family in care of www.parsonmortuary.com
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Mark Bowen
November 19, 2020
I was friends with Aaron in high school and always liked being around him. Although we never did anything outside of school I wish we would have. He was always nice and never mean to anyone and got along with everybody and was just fun to be around. I would run into his sister Angie at different places after graduating and she would always let me know how he was doing. It seemed he was always doing well. He turned out to be a good man and a great father, I wish I couldve known him better than I did but still glad to know him.
Peggy Rhum
November 19, 2020
My heart is broke for what you and the family are going through. Losing a spouse is the worst pain a person can bear other than a child. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Stay strong Aaron would want you too. He will always be with you.
JAMES R BROWN
November 18, 2020
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Glenn Davis
November 18, 2020
James is a great man and father as he spoke about them all. James was a friend of my and enjoyed our conversation day to day. He will be missed by all.
Ruth Howell
November 17, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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