James Virgil Van Buren Obituary
The family of James Virgil Van Buren (Madera, California) announces his passing on August 20, 2026. James, born on October 11, 1939 in Scott City, Kansas, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Virgil Van Buren to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Virgil Buren and Lois Van Buren; his wife Barbara; his sister Wanda Jensen; and his daughter-in-law Sharyne Van Buren.
He is survived by: his children, Jim Van Buren, Kerry Arnold (Joseph) and Kristin Chavira (Richard); his brother Duane Van Buren; his grandchildren, Michael Arnold (Kimberly), Steven Chavira (Monica), Jennifer Wharton (Jeff), Bryan Chavira (Deborah), Katherine Villegas (Victor) and Amy Nehring (Jordan); and his great grandchildren, Graciela, Richard, Eliseo Chavira, Penelope, Ezekiel Chavira, Aydan, Lyla, Zachariah, Ezra Nehring, Madilyn Rose, Theodore Alton Villegas, Emily Grace and Ryan James Wharton.
