James K. Dufour
Co-Owner
James has been a licensed funeral director and embalmer for almost 30 years. He has served the communities of Lebanon, Tigard, Keizer, Salem, Eugene, and his hometown of Albany. He attended schools in Albany and Corvallis. James has been married to his wife Kristal, for 30 years. They attend Neighborhood Church in Albany , and have two grown daughters. James is the middle of three boys. He enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time with his grandsons. James is a member of Takena Kiwanis Club (past president), Greater Albany Rotary Club (board member), and Albany TLT Advisory Committee. He is a past member of New Business Generation club of Albany (past President), past board member for Habitat for Humanity, and served on the CARA Advisory Board for several years. James is a 2016 Leadership Albany graduate.
James is also the drummer and a vocalist with the Southern Crossing Band.
Kristal R. Dufour
Co-Owner
Kristal is a licensed funeral director and licensed life insurance agent. She graduated from West Albany High School and Linfield College. Kristal has been married to her husband James for 30 years. They attend Neighborhood Church in Albany, and have two grown daughters. Kristal is Chair of the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce, past board member for Friends of the Family Ministries, past President of Mid-Willamette Family YMCA and board member of Mennonite Village Foundation. Kristal is a 2015 Leadership Albany graduate. She enjoys scrapbooking, reading, working in the yard and spending time with her grandsons and family.
Kelly Dufour
Apprentice/Pre-Need Counselor
Kelly is a licensed life insurance agent and apprentice funeral director. He grew up in this valley, attending Albany and Corvallis area schools. Kelly and his wife, Tricia, have been married for over 25 years and have four kids and two grandchildren.
Prior to joining the staff at AAsum-Dufour, Kelly served as a pastor for nearly 30 years. Most recently, he was the lead pastor at Neighborhood Church in Albany where he served for 12 years. Kelly volunteers in our community as a member of the Greater Albany Rotary Club, Royal Family Kids Camp staff (camp for area foster kids) and chaplain with Albany Police Department
Kelly enjoys camping, teaching, reading, being with the family and making music. Kelly is also the keyboardist and vocalist with the local band, Southern Crossing.
Dawn Dunn
Administrative Assistant
Dawn is our Administrative Assistant and the friendly voice you hear first when calling our office.
Dawn was born and raised in Florida. She and her husband Nate attend Neighborhood Church. They have two grown sons.
She loves the outdoors and enjoys fishing, camping, and kayaking.