Dj Vandas

Dorothy Jane Vandas, better known as "DJ", passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025, just shy of her 100th birthday. She lived a life marked by dedication, service, and warmth-both to her family and to the many communities she touched. DJ was the seventh child of Lillian and Ray Alger. She graduated from Geneseo High School, New York, in 1943 and continued her education at the Rochester School of Commerce. She went on to work for many years as a secretary for Northrop Grumman, where she was known for her diligence and kindness. DJ once said she considered herself privileged to have been married to both Joe Horton and Charles "Chuck" Vandas-two men she cherished deeply. Throughout her life, DJ was an active and devoted member of her church. She volunteered for numerous church events and contributed to the spiritual and social life of the congregation. During her retirement, DJ dedicated herself wholeheartedly to volunteer work in the Sun City West community. In 1995, she was honored as 'Volunteer of the Year' by the local Alzheimer's support group. She was also proud to be the rst female president of the Sun City West Community Fund. Her leadership extended to many other roles, including a term as president of the Sun City West Prides and service on numerous committees, always with a spirit of generosity and purpose. Beyond her public service, DJ was a woman of many joys. She loved spending time with her family, bowling in local leagues and tournaments, and knitting her beloved-and widely gifted-dishcloths. DJ brought laughter, support, and friendship to every room she entered, and she often said she hoped to be remembered simply as "a good friend." She is predeceased by her husband, Dr. Charles W. Vandas, and is survived by members of the Alger, McGill, Vandas, Horton, and Morizono families, all of whom carry her memory with love and gratitude. A Celebration of Life will be held at the El Dorado of Sun City, 10330 W. Thunderbird, Sun City, AZ 85351, on Monday, June 16th, 2025, at 10:00am. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of DJ Vandas, please visit our floral store.