James P. Van Camp passed away peacefully at home in Monument, Colorado on September 12th, 2023. He was born in Williamson, West Virginia to Paul and Mary Jane Van Camp. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Joseph L. Van Camp. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Erika; his son, James T. (Elisabeth) Van Camp; daughter, Susan E. (Karl) Bring; grandchildren: Arden Bring and Kathleen Bring; sister, Janellyn Whittaker; and brothers: John Van Camp and Jerold Van Camp. Jim received a BSC in Commerce from Ohio University, with honors as a Distinguished Military Student, and was Commissioned as an

Infantry Second Lieutenant in the Regular Army. Colonel Van Camp served in the U.S. Army in Germany where he met his wife, Erika, and served in Korea and Vietnam. He held numerous leadership positions and assignments with the 1st Ranger Battalion, 75th Infantry, the 11th and 82nd Airborne Divisions, 1st Cavalry Division, Special Forces, and Special Operations units throughout his career. His decorations and awards include the Legion of Merit with Oak Leaf Cluster, Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster,Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Achievement Medal, Master Parachutist and Expert Infantryman Badge. He served our community as a member of the North Colorado Springs Rotary Club, was recognized for outstanding service to the spiritual development of Catholic Youth in the Boy Scouts of America, and received honors as a Fourth Degree of the Knights of Columbus. An accomplished musician, he supported the arts in Colorado Springs and belonged to the Theater Guild in Germany. Jim was an avid outdoors-man. He climbed Pikes Peak and several other Colorado “Fourteeners” with Erika, and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

A rosary will be held at 9:30 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 22, 2023 at St. Peter Catholic Church, 55 Jefferson St., Monument, CO 80132. A committal service with military honors will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Shrine of Remembrance Mausoleum, Gate of Heaven, 1730 E. Fountain Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80910.