James E. Vander Wal

James E. Vander Wal, age 91, of Allendale, passed away and went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, February 23, 2018. He was preceded in death by his son, Roger; his brothers, Ed and Bill Vander Wal; and his sister, Margaret Vander Wal. He will be dearly missed by his wife of 66 years, Hilda; children, Gary (Deb) Vander Wal, Kenneth (Deanna) Vander Wal, Randall (Sherri) Vander Wal, Dennis (Laura) Vander Wal, Douglas (Rosemary) Vander Wal, Calvin (Lilia) Vander Wal, Kurtis (Jill) Vander Wal; 23 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Martin Vander Muelen; sister-in-law, Mildred Eisen. James proudly served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. He retired from Packaging Corporation of America after 38 years. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 11 a.m at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Allendale) 6651 Scott St., with Rev. Bruce Persenaire officiating. Inurnment will be held at Allendale Township Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family on Friday, March 2, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home and also on Saturday from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Allendale Christian Schools. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com.

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March 01, 2018

Cal & Family, My condolences to you for your loss. I pray the God of all comfort would comfort you and your family.

- Delfred McLennan

February 28, 2018

Please accept my deepest condolences for your family's loss.

- Dwayne Jackson

February 28, 2018

Kurt, My condolences and prayers to your family.

- April Craig

February 28, 2018

Cal, I am so sorry for your loss! May your memories of your Dad sustain you and give you strength during this difficult time. I am thinking of you and your family. - Frederica

- Frederica Banker

February 28, 2018

Cal, My sincere condolences to you and to your family.

- Kevin Hernandez

February 28, 2018

My condolences to you and your family on the passing of your father. It is never easy to lose a parent, no matter your age. I pray for your peace and comfort as you continue your life journey without your father's earthly presence

- Karen Campbell

February 28, 2018

Kurt and Family- My sincere condolences to you all. May you reflect upon fond memories to bring you some comfort during this difficult time.

- Tina

February 27, 2018

Cal, my deepest condolences to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Susan

- Susan Walch

February 27, 2018

My sincerest condolences to you and your family, Cal. God bless you all.

- Etoi Wilson

February 27, 2018

Cal, My condolences. You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts. God Bless.