In Memoriam. Daniel Alan VanderWerf Stanaland

Daniel, Seattle ferry, February 2020

In Memoriam. Daniel Alan VanderWerf Stanaland. July 1, 1982 - January 29, 2023

     Daniel made his transition from his home in Seattle after complications related to a variety of health issues. Arrangements for burial have been made with The Meadow Natural Burial Ground, Ferndale, WA.

Photo from Meadows website

     Many wonderful memories remain especially related to Daniel’s lifelong explorations in cyberspace and his adventurous engagements with computers. Following graduation from James Madison University in 2005 with a degree in computer science, Daniel was employed as a computer engineer with positions in Rockville, MD, Winchester, VA, and Seattle, WA. On a recent resume, he self-described as: “Generalist IT Engineer adept in a wide variety of subfields, including test engineering, networking, technical writing, troubleshooting, and programming. Career expertise includes tiger team specialization, large-scale system integration, and IV&V.”  

     In addition to his professional career, Daniel generously offered family and friends cutting-edge advice related to computer issues. He usually provided immediate solutions to teeth-gnashing problems for the less tech-savvy; and in the rare occasions that needed further trouble-shooting, he became a jedi on a mission. He’s going to be sorely missed.

Daniel and Mom in Seattle, February 2020