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Obituary of John DeWaele
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John Edmond De Waele
01/29/47 – 7/16/24
John Edmond De Waele (77) of Grapeview, WA passed away
peacefully surrounded by his family at home on July 16, 2024.
John, fondly known as Big John, was born to Thomas and
Adeline De Waele in Seattle, WA. He worked for the Highline
School District maintenance department where he retired 25
years later as a carpenter foreman. Post retirement he worked
for Hertz Car Rental.
John leaves behind his wife of 56 wonderful years, Sharon, their
son Joe and wife Allison, daughter Patty and husband Matt. He
also leaves behind six grandchildern, Johnny, Jessica, Rachel, Wes,
Trevor, Jake, and Jarrett and many nieces and nephews.
John was raised in the Georgetown Seattle area and went to
Cleveland High School. He and Sharon then made their home
in Auburn, WA for 40 plus years. They purchased their dream
home and retired at Emerald Lake in Grapeview, WA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Louis and
sister-in-law Shirley.
John was a loving husband and father. He led an amazing life
and enjoyed coaching soccer, camping, hunting, fishing and
spending time with family. He told amazing stories and he will
be greatly missed by all who knew him.
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July
Celebration of Life
11:00 am
Saturday, July 20, 2024
Shelton Presbyterian Church
1430 E Shelton Springs Rd,
Shelton, Washington, United States
Reception to follow at John and Sharon's home.
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John DeWaele
1947 - 2024
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