John Jay Vander Stel, Jr., age 64, passed into heaven peacefully on February 16, 2022, after a brave battle with Leukemia. John was one of four children born to Rev. John and Mildred Vander Stel of Grand Rapids. He graduated from Wyoming Park High School and went on to join the military. John served his country in the U.S. Army working in Intelligence for over 14 years and was stationed in Hawaii, Germany, New Jersey and Texas with his wife, Jane, of many years. In 1983, their precious daughter, Amanda, was born. John had such a positive attitude, and all who knew him would say that he never complained. He was a night owl and had a genuine love for electronics and all things computer. He spent a lot of time online and truly enjoyed researching, learning new things, and visiting with friends.

     John will be lovingly remembered by his three sisters, Shirley (Charles) Wasoski, Dr. Lynda Mae (Kurt), Phyllis (Scott) DeVos; nieces and nephews, Jennifer Kamps, Matthew (Danielle) Wasoski, Tyler DeVos, Baylee DeVos; great nieces and nephews, Shawn, Lucy, Cole and Quentin Kamps, Jaxton Wasoski; and many special friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. John and Mildred Vander Stel; daughter, Amanda Vander Stel; and great nephew, Connor Kamps.

     Per John's wishes, the family will gather to celebrate his life with a small graveside memorial at Pine Hill Cemetery at a later date this coming summer. 

     The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Faith Hospice at Trillium Woods for the wonderful and loving care they showed John and to all who supported him and them during his battle.