Jon Dara VanScyoc

Jon Dara VanScyoc, age 78, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025 in Fishers, IN, surrounded by his loving family. 

Jon was born on November 21, 1946 in Crawfordsville, IN and raised in Seymour, IN. He graduated in 1968 from Wabash College in Crawfordsville, IN where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa fraternity. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree at Indiana University Medical School in 1972 and served in the US Army as a Captain from 1973 to 1975. He established his medical practice as a family physician in Noblesville in 1976 and retired in 2016. He was cherished by hundreds of patients and families. 

Jon was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who shared 55 wonderful years with his beloved wife, Emalee (Brackemyre) VanScyoc. He is survived by Emalee and his two children, Wendy VanScyoc married to Philip Daravingas and Erik VanScyoc married to Erin (Jeter) VanScyoc; his grandchildren, Gavin VanScyoc and Alison VanScyoc; his siblings, Kris (VanScyoc) Deputy married to Dan Deputy, and Kent VanScyoc married to Jeannie (Cipolla) VanScyoc. He is preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Marylin VanScyoc and his sister, Karin (VanScyoc) Greemann-Antle.

Jon had an exceptional intuition for diagnosing and treating his patients. He was named a Top Doctor in Indianapolis Monthly. When he was not tirelessly devoting his time to his patients, he enjoyed traveling across the US and Europe, boating, cooking gourmet food, dancing, playing bridge, and playing golf. He had a boundless interest in history and reading. He always had a quiet, caring demeanor and a quick, dry humor that would light up the room. One of his biggest passions was music, from classical to classic rock.

 Of all the things I love in life, music is the best.

 The bass line, strong and steady, comforts me and gives me rest.

 The humble harmony flows in close support.

 It’s helpful by design.

 The chorus is a familiar strain.

 It’s familiar, and it’s fine.

 The conductor puts it all together,

 And makes it come alive.

 Oh, the melody is so sweet and loved.

 You Are My Music

 -Jon Dara VanScyoc c. 2020

A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the First United Methodist Church, 2051 Monument Street, Noblesville, IN 46060. Visitation will be held prior to the service starting at 9:30 AM. His burial at Oak Lawn Cemetery, 9700 Allisonville Road in Indianapolis will take place on February 6 with family members and a Military Honor Guard. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions to Rock Steady Boxing that supports patients with Parkinson’s Disease RockSteadyBoxing.org/support-us , Wabash College Wabash.edu/giving or a charity of choice are suggested.

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