James Robert Haverland formerly of Deepwater, Missouri, age 82 years passed away Monday, July 18, 2016 at Bayside Manor, Pensacola, Florida. There will be a celebration of his life held on Wednesday, July 27, at 2:00pm at Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Valley Center Church, Deepwater and can be left in are of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com

J.R./Jim was born Dec.24th 1933 to Albert and Elva Haverland in Deepwater MO. Jim joined the Navy out of high school and there he met his wife Evon Azar whom he was married to for 52 years before she preceded him in death.

After returning home from the Navy he worked at Williams Rock Mining Co. before moving to Kansas City and working for Central Power Diesel Co. where he retired.

Jim was Chief of Claycomo Volunteer Fire Department for years until moving back to Deepwater where he joined the Deepwater Volunteer Fire Department. Jim was also a member of the IOOF, the Lions club, and a member of the Valley Center Church in Deepwater. He volunteered wherever he was needed and he helped everyone and anyone who needed help. He was loved by everyone who knew him and he will be greatly missed.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and brother George.

He is survived by his wife Bea Knight Haverland. His two daughters Kathy Brush and husband Paul, Elva Windsor and husband Vern.

He has two grandsons Eddie Main, Aaron Windsor and wife Stacey. One granddaughter Cheryl Windsor Maroon and partner Jenara. One great granddaughter Breanna Main.

Jim has four step sons Louis Nagle, Morris Dean, Hap Dean and Rodney Manney and three step daughters Georgeann Bailey, Debie Parker, and Cheryl Parrett.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, Missouri.