James A. "Jim" Van Donselaar

James A. “Jim” Van Donselaar, 73, of Sioux City passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at a local hospital.

Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at First Evangelical Free Church with Pastor Kevin Miller officiating.  Visitation with the family present will be Monday, April 15, 2019 from 4:00-7:00 P.M. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 P.M. at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel.  Online condolences may be given at www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Jim was born August 13, 1945 in Sioux City, the son of Lowell and Elaine (Lindsey) Van Donselaar.  He grew up in Sioux City and graduated from Central High School in 1963.  Jim met the love of his life, Christine Langley, in 10^th grade and the two were married on June 13, 1964.  He worked at the Floyd Valley Packing House for 18 years before it closed and then Jim worked for the Smurfit-Stone Box Factory for 17 years before retiring at the age of 62.  After retirement, Jim worked part time for Thermobond for six years. 

Jim was an avid fisherman, and enjoyed trips to Branson, Missouri to fish for trout and his many local fishing trips with his son-in-laws and grandsons.  He also enjoyed attending drag races at the Marion Racetrack, playing his farming computer game, and walking his “little buddy”, Jake.  Jim was a devoted member of First Evangelical Free Church and above all he deeply loved his wife, daughters, grandchildren, and great grandchildren and cherished his time with them. 

Survivors include his wife Christine Van Donselaar; daughters:  Wendy (Jason) Peacock of Bison, SD, and Carolyn (Marty) Hogan of Sioux City; grandchildren:  Branden (Leslie) Riewe, Ben Riewe, Brett Peacock, Kirsten Wren, Cody Wren,  and Jon Hogan (Amanda Gustafson); great grandchildren:    Hayden Hogan, Dashel Wren, Jaxson Wren, James Newsome, Traven Fletcher, and Taylie Fletcher.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers:  Ed Van Donselaar and Tom Van Donselaar.