James Vandever Obituary

The memory of James Vandever of Pensacola, Florida, who passed away on May 12, 2025 at the age of 93, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Frank Vandever and Grace Vandever; his son Jeffrey Lee Vandever; and his stepson Stephen R. Phillips. He is survived by: his wife Julia Flaesch Vandever; his children, Patrick Vandever, Frank Vandever, Kathryn Styron (Tex), Grace Fulgham (Paul) and Christine V. Jacobson; and his grandchildren, Audrey West (Josh), Violet Kittappa, Susie Vandever, Katie Vandever, Erik Vandever, Heather Williams, Jeffrey Vandever, Jr., Hope Vandever, Zach Vandever, Seth Vandever, Kathryn Gingras, David Jacobson and Grace Jacobson. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild.