Donald James "Jim" Vandermark

Donald James “Jim” Vandermark, 70, of Akron, Indiana passed 7:34 pm, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015 at his residence after a battle with cancer. He was born on Jan. 30, 1945 in Pensacola, Florida to Orville and Helen (Grossnickle) Vandermark. He was married on Jan. 20, 1990 in Akron at the Akron Church of God to Pamela S. Day she survives. He owned Vandermark Heating and Plumbing of North Manchester and was head of the Park Department in North Manchester for a few years. He graduated in 1963 from Manchester High School. He then attended Manchester College and later graduated from Ball State University. He played basketball, baseball, and football in High School and football at Manchester College. Jim served his country in the U.S. Navy Seabees serving from July 30, 1969 to Jan. 18, 1972 with two tours in Vietnam. He was a member of the North Manchester American Legion. He played softball in adult leagues for many years playing third base. Jim loved to watch his sons, stepsons, and grandchildren at sporting events. He liked to watch IU, Notre Dame, Cubs, and the Colts play as well as his beloved Yankees. He enjoyed sitting at the “round table” at the coffee shop discussing many topics. Survivors and place of residence: Wife – Pam Vandermark – Akron, Ind. Sons – Jared and wife Kimberly Vandermark – Shreveport, Louisiana David and wife Donna Vandermark – Blue Springs, Missouri David and wife Angela Madeford – Akron, Ind. Scott and wife Tiffany Cooksey – Akron, Ind. Kevin and wife Carrie Cooksey – Silver Lake, Ind. Daughter – Leann and husband John Carr – Hardeeville, SC Grandchildren – Vince Vandermark and Lorelai Vandermark Devin, Thane, Bryce Madeford, Ian and Ella Cooksey, and Alyx, Blake, and Lillian Cooksey Sisters - Nancy and husband Neil Tate – N. Manchester, Ind. Judy and husband Jerry Judjahn – Glendale, Arizona Several Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces, and Great Nephews Preceded in Death By: Parents - Orville and Helen Vandermark Time and Date of Services: 10:30 am, Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015 with military rites performed after the funeral service at the funeral home Place of Services: Hartzler Funeral Home 305 West Rochester Street Akron, Indiana Minister: Pastor JP Freeman and Rev. Dr. Tara Bidwell Hornbacker Place of Burial: Akron Cemetery, Akron, Indiana Visitation Hours: 4 pm to 8 pm, Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015 at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, Indiana Memorial Contributions to: Wounded Warrior Fund or the Akron Church of God

Donald James "Jim" Vandermark

January 30, 1945 - December 26, 2015