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Jim Dunbar, 74, died at Union Hospital on Saturday, January 3, 2015. Jim was born in Terre Haute, IN on December 3, 1940 to Gertrude Schott Dunbar and James H. Dunbar. He graduated from Gerstmeyer High School in 1959 and from Indiana State University with a degree in life science.
Jim worked at the old Standard Grocery Store on Lafayette Ave to put himself through school. He also worked for Dr. David Johnson while at ISU. Jim served for six years with the Indiana Army National Guard, 38th Supply and Transport Battalion.
Jim worked a few years at ISU in housing and food service; he helped open the new Lincoln Quad complex in 1969 and accepted the positions of Complex Manager and Food Service Manager. Jim went on to work at and retire from Johns Dental Laboratories.
Jim married June Morrison in New Market, IN on June 30, 1973. She survives as does their son Clay M. Dunbar (Sarah) and one granddaughter Ava Michelle Dunbar of Terre Haute. Other survivors include his brothers of Terre Haute Bill (Marty) Dunbar and Tom (Bev) Dunbar. He is also survived by one brother-in-law Gail Morrison (Judi) of Plainfield, IN. Other survivors include nieces Carrie Stedman, Cristie Hoggatt, Julie Dunbar; nephews Jeff and Jay Dunbar and Craig and Lucas Morrison and many cousins and great nieces and nephews as well as many close friends. Jim was preceded in death by his parents and his mother-in-law Betty Morrison of New Market.
Jim was a member of the Tuesday morning Exchange Club of Terre Haute years ago. After the group disbanded a small group continued to meet for breakfast for over 25 years. Jim also enjoyed his Wednesday morning breakfast club with local friends. Through the years Jim served on various committees and boards. He served on the Wabash Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross Board for several years, even serving as Board Chairman. He worked with vocational education committees with the Vigo County School Corporation and served as a community member on the committee responsible for the location of three schools built in Vigo County in the 1980s – Farrington Grove, Sugar Grove and Davis Park. Jim was active in the Indiana State Dental Laboratory Association for many years.
Jim became interested in learning to carve wooden bowls by hand; no power tools. He took classes from Blaine Berry and enjoyed the friendship of numerous woodworkers. Jim’s favorite pastime through the years was cooking large quantities of food for big groups of people. He truly enjoyed cooking over open fires and coals with his iron pots. He used to cook wild game at the Wilderness Shop on the first day of deer season. For a while his wild game recipes were featured in the Tribune Star. Jim also volunteered his time and skills at the Pioneer Village at Fowler Park. Jim was happiest spending time at the family farm. While walking there he often said that the woods is God’s church. He accepted Christ into his life in 2002.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wabash Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross at 700 South 3rd Street, Terre Haute 47807; the Wabash Valley Community Foundation at 2901 Ohio Blvd., Suite 153 Terre Haute 47805, or to a charity of your choice.
Visitation will be Thursday January 8, 2015 from 4:00 until 8:00 pm in DeBaun Funeral Homes, Springhill Chapel, 85 E. Springhill Dr. with funeral services on Friday January 9, 2015 at 10:30 am in the funeral home with Reverend Steve Moore officiating. Burial will be in Highland Lawn Cemetery.
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