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James Edward 'Coach' Van Haverbeke

1930 - 2016

Graveside services for James Edward ‘Coach’ Van Haverbeke Sr. will be 4:00 pm Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at Resthaven Cemetery under the direction of Farmer Funeral Home.

Mr. Van Haverbeke died June 10, 2016 at Whispering Oaks Lodge in Lumberton.

A native of Nowata OK, James was a longtime resident of this area. ‘Coach’ proudly served his country in the US Army. Mr. Van Haverbeke coached and taught school until retiring from Evadale ISD.

He is preceded in death by his parents Alphonse L. and Agnes Coyle Van Haverbeke and his first wife and mother of his children, Babs Van Haverbeke.

Survivors include his wife Dixie Bean Van Haverbeke of Silsbee; sons Chip Van Haverbeke of Port Neches and Andy Van Haverbeke of Montgomery; sisters Joan Ussery of Willis and Patsy Kozub of Conroe; seven grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations may be made to the Coach Jim Van Haverbeke Memorial Scholarship Fund, Evadale ISD, c/o Brandy Black, PO Box 497, Evadale TX 77615.

There are currently 14 condolences.

Brenda Parks Tuesday June 14, 2016 at 12:47 PM
So sorry for your loss Dixie. I know he'd been sick for a long time. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Penny (Jones) Kieschnick Sunday June 12, 2016 at 11:27 PM
Dixie, Chip and Andy, I am so sorry for your loss. Coach Van was such a precious part of my life, even after he retired, I loved seeing him at Walmart. Love and prayers for you all.

margaret sims Sunday June 12, 2016 at 10:12 PM
I am so sorry for your loss. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Please accept my sincere condolences.

Joy DeLaune Turner Sunday June 12, 2016 at 6:10 PM
My sister(Mary DeLaune Melton) and I were so sorry to hear this. We remember Jimmy from our years at London High School He was special and will always be remembered. The family is in our prays.

Pam Glenn Sunday June 12, 2016 at 1:19 PM
Dixie,Chip and Andy, I am so sorry to hear this. Coach Van was such a part of my school years. He was so special and will never be forgotten. Y'all are in my prayers.

Bud Cowart Sunday June 12, 2016 at 11:37 AM
Sad to hear of Coach Van's passing. I looked forward to our visits and laughs at Walmart.

Shirley Stephens Sunday June 12, 2016 at 8:37 AM
Dixie, I am so sorry for your loss!! Mom thought the world of Jim!!

Bennie Meador benfmeador6131@yahoo.com Sunday June 12, 2016 at 6:40 AM
Jim and I both went to London School, road the sams bus and graduated together in 1949. I remember him as always a gentleman and very enjoyable to be around. My condolences and prayers to the family all which i knew. "ben"

Cathy and Wendell Nichols Sunday June 12, 2016 at 12:51 AM
We are so sorry for the loss of this wonderful man. There are so many memories of Coach Van at Evadale ISD. Dixie, you and all the family are in our prayers.

Judy Leta Vanhaverbeke vanhaverbeke2012@att.net Saturday June 11, 2016 at 11:47 PM
Sending love from the Louisiana Vanhaverbeke's...Joe and Ruth's crew. Miss and love you.

Gina Tatom Saturday June 11, 2016 at 11:37 PM
I loved Coach Van.

Dr.Kolcun mkol000@aol.com Saturday June 11, 2016 at 10:14 PM
Sorry for your loss

Gerald & Janice Morrell Saturday June 11, 2016 at 6:10 PM
James was a very good Man. Very pleasurable to be around. My heart goes out to Chip & Family and Andy & Family, I know You Two will miss Him temendiously! Prayers out to You and Your Family.

Mike Tomas Saturday June 11, 2016 at 3:36 PM
Dixie, I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Jim was always one of my favorite people to work with, I could never keep up with him though. We are praying for God to wrap his arms of comfort around you and the family during this time.

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