We are sad to announce that on July 18, 2023 we had to say goodbye to Joanne Vander Yacht (Lynden, Washington), born in Everson, Washington. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joanne Vander Yacht to show support.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Clarence Koetje and Alice Koetje (Haveman); and her siblings, Ron Koetje (Evelyn), Neil Koetje (Leona), Alvin Koetje (Joan), Howard Koetje (Dalene), Beverly Sterk (Martin), Norma Stenevich and John Koetje.

She is survived by : her husband Gaylon; her siblings-in-law, Jerry Stenevich and Judy Brownrigg (Robert); her children, Kathy Richardson (John), Steve VanderYacht (Lanelle) and Krista Miller (Charles); her grandchildren, Sidney Richardson, Levi VanderYacht (Taylor), Ty VanderYacht (Kyla), Gretta Richardson, Dylan VanderYacht (Kiya), Trey Miller and Jaxon Miller; and her great grandchildren, Tatem VanderYacht, Quincy VanderYacht and Cash VanderYacht.

Memorial donations may be made to Whatcom Hospice Foundation or "Be The One" Partners for Schools.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gillies Funeral Home