James Van Houten Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Van Houten of Clarence, Missouri, who passed away on September 1, 2020 at the age of 102. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ralph Noah and Opal Van Houten (McKay) of Virginia; his wife Florence Turner; and his sister Ruth Simpson. He is survived by: his children, Neal Van Houten (Maxine) of Clarence, MO, Joy Payne (Lynn) of Iowa, Karen Copenhaver of Independence, MO and Kathy Rufener (Wendell) of Clarence, MO; and his grandchildren, Mark Copenhaver, Kelli Pinet (Damon), Chelsey Grassley (Zach), Heather Ballance (Scott), Wendi Chalmers (Phil), Haley Beall (Wesley), David Van Houten (Kate), Dawn Van Houten, Daniel Van Houten (Mary Lynn), Cara Barefield (Phillip), Ashley, Jordan, Derek, Nicole, Beckett, Cam, Madison, Lainie, Gavin, Riley, Wendell, Gretchen, Tobey, Luke, Nicholas, Neal, Anthony, Amber, Sam, Lilly, Parker, Bryson, Derrick, Christina, Payton, Quentin, Shelby, Liam, Rachael, Lucas, Zoey, Sophie, Josie, Mckenlee and Eli.
Memorials may be made to the Union Church, Gideon's, Shiloh Christian Children's Ranch, the Central Christian College of the Bible, or the Union Cemetery.
