John "Johnny" Kenneth VanderWal's obituary , Passed away on February 15, 2025 in Shelton, Washington

John "Johnny" Kenneth VanderWal

May 29, 1934 - February 15, 2025 (90 years old)

Shelton, Washington

John "Johnny" Kenneth VanderWal's obituary , Passed away on February 15, 2025 in Shelton, Washington

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Forest Funeral Home and Cemetery

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John "Johnny" Kenneth VanderWal

May 29, 1934 - February 15, 2025 (90 years old)

Shelton, Washington

John Kenneth VanderWal Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John Kenneth VanderWal of Shelton, Washington, who passed away on February 15, 2025, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though John may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

He is survived by: his wife Carol Schmidtke; and his children, Kari, Sharon and David. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great children.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Forest Funeral Home and Cemetery



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