In loving memory of Christine Vanderwall, born on February 16, 1954, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. She is survived by her loving husband and best friend of 52 years, Doug Vanderwall; beloved children Jessica (Brian) Grudzinski, Trent (Kim) Vanderwall, and Mandi (Brian) Johnson; precious grandchildren Jemel Johnson, Josh (Mindi) Grudzinski, Kaleigh (Brandon) Gillespie, Aziah Johnson, Abi Vanderwall, Braylon Johnson, Charley Vanderwall, and Eli Vanderwall; adoring great-grandchildren Patience Gillespie, Gannon Grudzinski, and Eden Grudzinski.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, and brother, mothers-and fathers-in-law, sister-in-law, and precious great-grandson, Grayson James Gillespie.
Chris worked at Taft Elementary School as a recess/lunchroom monitor, Daane’s/Family Fare in the bakery, and as a daycare provider for her grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening, casinos, pull tabs, scratch tickets, traveling to the UP with Doug, and visiting with her friends at the American Legion. But most of all, Chris loved spending time with her family.
A celebration of life gathering will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, you can make donations in memory of Christine Vanderwall to the Ronald McDonald House, Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion - Corewell Health Foundation, or Spectrum Hospice. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.cookcaresgrandville.com.