James Lawrence Van Camp, age 75 of Harrison Township, passed away Friday evening at McLaren Macomb, Mount Clemens.
The eldest of four children, he was born February 6, 1941 to Paul and Mary (Marsack) Van Camp in Mount Clemens, Michigan. On May 26, 1962 James married the love of his life Alma Odavaite at St. Peter Catholic Church, Mount Clemens.
Mr. Van Camp attended St. Louis Catholic High School and Michigan Tech University. He started his company, Sine Products, in the basement of his home in 1967. James expanded his business and by the 1990's he had over 300 employees.
Early on James showed a love for giving back to his community. For a number of years in the 70's he held volunteer positions with the local little league and green hornet football. He enjoyed coaching teams, fundraising, and even contributed to the building of several baseball fields.?Since his retirement in 1994 he enjoyed traveling the world with his wife, winters in Naples, gardening his small "farm" in the back yard, time with his family and friends, supporting numerous educational institutions, and truly embracing life to its fullest.
James Van Camp has worn may different hats in his 75 years. He was a loving husband, devoted father, adoring grandfather, entrepreneur, inventor, world traveler, master electrician, philanthropist, and last but not least a fiercely loyal friend.
Survived by his wife, Alma; children, Michael James Van Camp, Michelle Marie Van Camp and Melissa Marie Van Camp; grandchildren, Raea Harris, Ella Harris, Jackson Van Camp and Aleksander Van Camp; step-father, Arthur Rupersburg; nephew, John (Norice) Van Camp; niece Sondra Van Camp (Rich Hardy); and great-nephew, John Paul Van Camp. James was predeceased by his father, Paul Van Camp and mother, Mary Rupersburg.?Visiting hours are 2 - 9 p.m., Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Will and Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, 233 Northbound Gratiot, Mount Clemens.?Funeral mass 9:30 a.m. (in state 9:00) Thursday at St. Peter Catholic Church, 95 Market Street, Mount Clemens. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Township.?Share memories at willandschwarzkoff.com