James Carson Van Dusen Sr.

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.