of Desha, AR
February 28, 1943 - October 27, 2014
Charles William Vanemburg, 71, of Desha, Arkansas died Monday, October 27, 2014, at his residence.
Born February 28, 1943, in Batesville, Arkansas, he was the son of Neil VanEmburg and Emogene Laman VanEmburg.
He was a 1961 graduate of Batesville High School and attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. He was an engineer and a farmer. He enjoyed animals, the outdoors, hunting, fishing and camping. He was of the Christian faith.
Survivors include two sons, Douglas William Vanemburg of San Francisco, California and Thomas Scott VanEmburg of Owasso, Oklahoma; two daughters, Elizabeth Vanemburg Ashmun of Hermosa Beach, California and Wendy Jean Vanemburg of Tacoma, Washington; a stepdaughter, Pamela Thayer of Wagoner, Oklahoma; four grandchildren, Schuyler VanEmburg, Jessica VanEmburg and Chandler VanEmburg, all of Ossawo, and Hunter Ashmun of Hermosa Beach; a brother, Tom Vanemburg of Desha; a sister, Katheryn Moran, also of Desha; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and infant daughter, Misty Dawn Vanemburg; and a sister, Rebecca Young VanEmburg.
A graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 30, 2014, at Oaklawn Cemetery in Batesville under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville
Pallbearers will be Douglas Vanemburg, Scott VanEmburg, Schuyler VanEmburg, Mike Moran, Kevin Moran and Steven Moran.
Visitation is from noon until 1:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Independence County Humane Society, P.O. Box 3477, Batesville, AR 72503
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8 Condolence(s)
Alan Colvin
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
I roomed with Charles at U of Ark the Fall Semester of 1960. Went home with him at Thanksgiving and met his Aunts and brother Tommy. Hitched from Fayetteville to Batesville. Got picked up by a drunk in a 1959 Pontiac Tri Power. What a ride!! Charles was a great guy-never met a stranger. World was a better place with him in it. My sympathy goes out to entire family.
Janie Weaver Prichard
Sunday, November 2, 2014
Tom, Kathy and Vanemburg Family: I was saddened at the passing of Charles. I remember all the good times when your family lived on Broad street, just up 2 or 3 doors from our house. Such a great family. I will be praying for you and your family during this most difficult time. Janie Weaver Prichard
Ronny W Brown
Thursday, October 30, 2014
I was so saddened to learn of the passing of Charles. I have not seen Charles after graduating in 1959 and leaving Batesville in 1961. I was close friends with Charles during school because he was always included when hanging out with my good friend Tommy.
May God bless all of the family in their loss and know that they are included in our prayers
Ronny .
Rodney
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Jessica Shetron
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Tom and Kathy, we are sorry to hear of Charles's passing. I have so many fond memories of our times together. I remember the summer that Tom and Charles walked across the White River, the time that the horse ran away with Tom and me, the time we visited you in Arizonia, our many trips to the river and camping, so many good times. I haven't seen Charles in years, but I talked about him Sunday night after passing his home. I don't know that I knew Charles as an adult, but loved him and your family as a child and teenager. There is a loss for all of us that have such great memories. Love to all, Jessica and Michael
Tammy Millsap
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Really gonna miss our friend and neighbor. We've had some great stories,history lessons and lots of laugh's from Charles. Neighborhood will not be the same. Thanks for sharing this Great man with us. Eddie & Tammy Millsap
Bryan & Laura Anderson
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. May the Lord give you all peace and comfort during this time and surround you in His love.
In Christ,
Bryan, Laura & Marley Anderson
Pat Troy
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Rest in Peace Charles.