James Ernest Van Patten Obituary
We bid farewell to James Ernest Van Patten of Princeton, New Jersey, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on June 1, 2025 at the age of 85. James Ernest Van touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Ernest Van Patten to pay them a last tribute.
Though James Ernest Van may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those James Ernest Van touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
He was predeceased by: his wife Gillian Sterling. He is survived by: his sons, David and Michael; his daughter-in-law Laurette; his grandchildren, Jacquie and Tate; his daughter-in-law Christina; his grandchildren-in-law, Ismael and Elisa; his stepson Daniel Williams; and also, Michelle Steffens and William Beavin.
