Alan Joseph Vander Waal
December 27, 1989 - June 25, 2016
Obituary
LODI-Alan Joseph Vander Waal, age 26, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2016. He was born on December 27, 1989, the son of Mark and Mary (Johnson) Vander Waal. Alan's daughter Zoey was the number one passion in his life. His glowing personality would light everyone's spirits when he entered a room and always left people smiling. Alan was self-employed as a construction contractor but dreamed of owning his own home building company. He enjoyed fishing, golf, boating and Ford trucks. Alan was very artistic and loved drawing. He also had a great love for animals spending free time at shelters. Alan is survived by his daughter, Zoey Vander Waal; parents, Mark and Mary Vander Waal; sister, Ashley Vander Waal; maternal grandparents, Don and Danny Johnson; paternal grandparents, Inga Fisher and Bruce (Laura) Vander Waal; uncles, Albert (Betty) Johnson, Frank Vander Waal, Ken (Terri) Vander Waal, Mike (Nancy) Vander Waal, Jerry (Brenda) Vander Waal, and his aunt, Donna (Jim) Baumann and many cousins. A Private Family Committal Service will be held at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Lodi at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to the Columbia County Humane Society at www.cchswi.org in his name.
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Derik Walter
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Remembering all the walls we went on last year. We found them huge mushrooms and when you kicked it it exploded all over you. So from then on everything we went on the I've age trail walks we would look for them. I love you brother you will always be on my mind. Save me a spot nextv to you man. Your always a hour to be around there was never a dull moment. Between you trying to sing lol to just hanging out watching movies it was all fun. R. I. P. Bro
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Sue Genske
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I always enjoyed seeing Alan when he'd stop-by and visit us at Mary's office. Such a nice young man. He also gave this world a wonderful daughter who brings so much happiness to her Grandparents. You left this world too soon Alan. You will be missed by many, but by your parents and daughter most of all. Rest in peace young man.
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Trish
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This made me very sad to hear of his passing. Although I haven't seen him in recent years I have many fond memories of playing together as kids at the parks in the grove or at school. He was a kind person and that's how I will always remember him. My heart goes out to his friends and family.
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Albert
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May your body rest, my friend. When we all look at the sun rise may we always see your smiling face. When we see the sun set may we think of you watching over us as we sleep. May the gates of heaven open wide accepting another angel gone to soon. As i think back on our times we spent together seeing you smile was so exhilarating. May your daughter always have you as her guardian angel.
Im thankful for the times we had tho they may have been short but very meaningful. May you rest and guard over your daughter zoey. May your memories be shown to her and remind her her daddy was a strong man a smart man yet a kind hearted man. Ill miss you my friend. You will be truly missed.
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Kimberly Griffin
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Allan we will never forget you-I wont ever forget you flipping the scooter in Blackhawk and in Harmony Grove of Matt,and Allan Danio chasing you around the pool table covering you with chalk.You had that smile that brought smiles and you had that craziness that always made us laugh.I wished we could have helped you..... Be Zoeys gaurdian angel now,R.I.Paradise our friend! The Griffins will miss you....
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Laure kuckkahn
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Dec.27 1989 born 432pm to Laure Vanderwaal I Love you always and forever