Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association or American Cancer Society. Van Pelt, Jim, of St. Charles, Missouri, died on Friday, July 18, 2008 at the age of 71. Dearest husband of Diana Van Pelt; dear son of the late Andrew L. and Edna L. Van Pelt; devoted father of Chris (Bridget) Van Pelt, Jeffrey (Cheri) Van Pelt, Gregory (Colleen) Van Pelt; 2 Daughters, Dina (Thom) Drmac and Monica Van Pelt; beloved grandfather of 11. He is preceded in death by his sister, Deloris Scherer. Jim was employed as a Manager at McDonnell Douglas for 42 years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge.