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Vau Daleth Washington

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Vau Daleth Washington was born February 21, 1975 in Hobart, IN to Julius and Kay Washington. Vau graduated from Lew Wallace High School in Gary, IN, c/o 1993. Vau was saved and sanctified March 8, 1998 at Old Landmark Church in Chicago, IL. Vau married his high school sweetheart and soulmate, Shevetta Johnson on March 20, 1998, the first day of Spring. God blessed this martial union with two beautiful children, Daleth Gimel, June 5, 1999 and Aniya SaVaughn, October 24, 2002. Vau was called to the ministry and later pastorship where he established Upon this Rock Ministries. Vau was a former employee of Streetlinks, HSBC and Comcast Cable. Vau was blessed to become an entrepreneur his last 3 years of life where he owned and operated Washington Transportation Services (WTS). Vau was diagnosed with a rare aggressive cancer on April 13, 2018 that was already stage IV and metastasized at diagnosis. Vau transitioned to be with the Lord on May 29, 2019 @ 8:15 a.m. at the age of 44 with his devoted wife and mother by his side.
Vau leaves behind his devoted and beloved wife, Shevetta (aka Baby Cakes) of 21 years of marriage and 28 ½ years together; two beautiful children of whom he was very proud of Daleth Gimel (aka Captain) and Aniya SaVaughn (aka Juice); Mother, Kay Washington of Gary, IN; Father, Julius (Charlene) Washington of Merrillville, IN; Two brothers: Ian (Sonya) McElroy of Merrillville, IN and Donte McElroy of Las Vegas, Nevada; father/mother in-law, Raymond Sr. (Barbara) Johnson of Gary, IN and 1 brother in-law Raymond Johnson Jr. of Gary, IN; and a host of family, in-laws and friends.

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  1. Prayers and condolences to the family. Vau was a wonderful person and loving father and husband. I worked with Vau at Streetlinks and have very fond memories of him. He will be missed.

  3. I had the pleasure of working with Vau at Streetlinks. He was a great man and helped me learn a lot during my early days with the company and will be missed. I’ll be praying for God’s peace and comfort during this time.

  4. I had the pleasure of working with Vau at StreetLinks. He was a wonderful person. Sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.

  5. Vau will always be remembered by his kidness and patience towards others. He was the kindest person I’ve ever met who loved and cared for everyone especially his family. Prayers for you Shevetta and your children.

  6. I am so saddened by the news of his passing. I worked with Vau at Streetlinks and he was, for sure, my saving grace. My love, thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and family. He was a wonderful man and will be truly missed.

  7. I’m so sorry to hear of Vau’s passing I worked closely with him at Streetlinks and he was funny, kind, patient and loved everyone. He was my rock during a very dark time in my life and even though we had little contact after I left, I thought of him often. My love and prayers go out to Shevetta and his family. He was a good man.

  8. We had the pleasure of working with him. He will definitely be missed, Vau Washington Pastor was a great guy. His smile and demeanor was infectious. Sad to hear and prayers for everyone.

  9. Vau was an amazing person. He taught me so much at Streetlinks and helped me grow there. However, his teachings for me, and with me, went well beyond work. I will always remember how he was with me and my family during our difficult times. He was always there for me, and I will be forever grateful. Vau will be dearly missed, and I will always remember him and the family. You all will be in our prayers.

  10. On this day may the Oord our God grant you all strength, healing and a peace of mind In Jesus name Amen ❤💚

  12. We try not to question Gods will but sometimes it seems too hard to accept. Continue to ask for strength he will answer. Whether we talk every day or not you will always have a friend an be loved by me.. I’m here… Am praying for you love…

  13. Who would have ever thought after meeting you high-school in home economics class (AKA…home ec) you would fall in love with my bestfriend, marry each other, build a beautiful union together, have two gorgeous kids and most of all… but definitely not last…allow God to save you both and preach his word to all living life. Only God…I’m sooo happy and blessed that I got a chance to be connected to you through my beautiful sisterfriend. I can still hear you saying to me in that class after me telling you my friend liked you…”oh your friend huh…well how she look?” …this makes me chuckle every time. And I remember saying…”she pretty!” You took care of my friend from day one and I admired you for that. A true gentleman! You will be missed but never forgotten! Love your friend and sister in Christ!

  14. Sincere prayers and condolences to family, friends and loved ones on the loss of your beloved… Prayers for strength and peace during this difficult time.

  15. I am so saddened by this. Vau was a wonderful, caring human being and one of my favorite co-workers at Streetlinks. It was so inspired watching his ministry on Facebook the past several years. My heart goes out to his family. I pray for peace and comfort for you all and the blessing of your memories of Vau.

  16. To Kay and family, so sorry to hear of your loss, I pray prayers of comfort for you all, feel hugs and be surrounded with love.

  17. Vau will truely be missed. I meet him while working for LCP Transportation, I was a dispatcher there. We connected from that point on in 2015. Vau was a true friend always gave great advise when need we could talk about anything and laugh for hours. Vau loved his family always spoke highly of them. This is so hard to take in but as we know God had a special calling for him. Lord I will miss him calling in or texting me about trips or just checking in to see hows everything going. Vau was like a brother to me. My prayers go out to his wife , children and family may God wrap his arms around you all through this time of hardship in Jesus name we pray Amen.

  18. I am so sorry to hear of the death of Vau. The passing away of a loved one is always with much sorrow. May we have faith and confidence in the Bible’s promise of a time when pain, sickness and death are a thing of the past (Revelation 21:3, 4). My condolences are with the family at this difficult time.

  19. Our most heartfelt condolences to Shevetta and Vau’s entire family. May God continue to hold and keep you in peace with all understanding.
    Love
    Simeon and Maria c/o 1992

  20. My thoughts and prayers go out to Vau’s family and friends. I am one of many that had the pleasure of working with him at StreetLinks. He was always so funny, kind, and helpful.

  21. Condolences from the Moore family! Love you Ian, and I pray God gives you strength. Vau was a great man Shevetta and if you or Aniya need anything you can always call me. I pray for strength and Grace during your time of grievance.

  22. Condolences from the Moore family! Love you Ian, and I pray God gives you strength. Vau was a great man Shevetta and if you or Aniya need anything you can always call me. I pray for strength and Grace during your time of grievance.

  23. My deepest sympathies to the Washington family. I know that your family is experiencing the loss of a dear loved one, so I can’t imagine what you must be going through. Rest assured that Almighty God, Jehovah is a loving God, and is certainly interested in how you’re feeling. In His Word, the Bible, he promises to raise up our dear loved ones through the beautiful hope of a resurrection. (Acts 24:15) May “the God of comfort” give you the strength to get through the days ahead. (2 Corinthians 1:3, 4)

  24. I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of Vau. He was my neighbor growing up, and I watched him transition from a boy to a man. My heart goes out to his family, especially his beautiful wife and kids. May God continue to bless you all.

  25. Praying much for You and Your Family during this difficult time.

  26. My condolences to the family Dale was and still a great friend at the El Dubb You will be very much miss fly high hun

  27. My heart goes out to your family and I pray that the peace of God will overshadow you. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.💓

  28. Shevetta,
    Vau was such an amazing person. I can remember when we were in high school and the live he had for you then only multiplied over when I saw you all a few years ago. May God continue to bring peace and comfort during this difficult time. Your family is in prayers.

  29. Well I graduated with Vau but I knew Shevetta thru my brother. I’m lost for words. I will definitely be holding this family up in prayer. Fly high Vau. You will be truly missed however you made a great eternal resting place as your choice. I’ll see you again someday. R.I.H.

  30. My thoughts and prayers go out to Vau’s family. Praying that God will comfort your heart, uplift your spirit, and carry you through this time of sadness to a place of peace. Trust in him at all times… pour out your heart Before him. Psalm 62;8

  31. Thank God for the life & legacy of Pastor Vau. Praying for the entire family. We love you. Lady Myrna Brown – God’s House of Refuge

  33. May God comfort you and your family. I can remember the early stages of the VauVetta relationship from high school. To see such kind people develop true love was amazing. He will truly be missed. You and your family are in my prayers.

  34. Condolences from The Hudson Family. I got my first opportunity to talk with Vau about 2 years ago. We had a conversation at his mother-in-law’s house. I was immediately struck by his by his intelligence and his sense of family. I wish that I had gotten a chance to meet him early. To Shevetta, Daleth and Aniya, our prayers go out to you.

  35. Sending my blessing and condolences to the family of Vau Washington! C/O 1993

  36. May God bless you with supernatural peace and comfort. Pastor Vau discovered his purpose, accepted his calling and lived for God. For that, I am proud and inspired by my brother and classmate. Thank you for your legacy of ministry, marriage, father- and brotherhood. God bless your family.

  37. May God bless you with supernatural peace and comfort. Pastor Vau discovered his purpose, accepted his calling and lived for God. For that, I am proud and inspired by my brother and classmate. Thank you for your legacy of ministry, marriage, father- and brotherhood. God bless your family. C/O 1993

  38. My condolences to you and your family. May the comfort of the Lord be with the family at this time.

  39. First and foremost sending condolence to the family. I had the pleasure of knowing Van thru out his school yrs; He and my son,Corey were good friends,also I knew and work with your mom,aunts and cousins for 23 yrs.very sadden by this but god needed him.

  40. Shevetta, I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you and your family. God is able and a comforter. Look to the hills from whence cometh your help, all of your help cometh from the Lord. Vau will be greatly missed. Hold on to the fond memories that you all shared.

  41. “Feed the flock of God which is among you . . . And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.”
    1st Peter 5:2, 5:4 KJV

    I look forward to rejoicing with Vau when he receives his crown from our dear Lord Jesus Christ.

  42. I worked with Vau at Streetlinks and am very saddened by this news. He was just a sweet man and the love of the Lord flowed thru his veins.

    To be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord.
    I will keep the entire family lifted up in prayer for peace and strength.

  43. Rest in Heaven Nephew…your body is gone but you are never forgotten… I can finally…today thank our God for the gift of time we were able to share.Blessings to Family and loved ones.

  44. My condolences to the Family of Pastor Vau Daleth Washington. Our Daughter Mia played Basketball with Aniya at Tindley. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time of bereavement.

  45. Ms. Washington, Ian, and the entire family of Vau. I was so saddened to hear of the transition of your love one from this life of labor to Reward. You have our sincere sympathy, and we are keeping you in our prayers.

  46. Vau was big in stature but gentle in spirit. He was so easy to talk to. I recommended a play to his and his family and I was surprised when he said they went. He was a very loving man who adored his wife and children. I was blessed to meet him. We will meet again in heaven. I am praying for strength for your entire family!! Until next time…

  47. My condolences to the Washington family…. I met Vau during the 80s when he got his first job at Dairy Queen on Grant Street in Gary, In. He was such a comedian…. And he’s gonna be truly missed…. Nothing but great memories….

  48. Hello Shevetta and family. This is very sad news. I’m very sorry to hear it. I learned of his illness through Ichthys and kept him in my prayers. I have also been on the lookout for updates since I first heard of it.

    I hoped that the Lord would be pleased to preserve his life and heal him, but we all know that He is much wiser than we are, and He knows what is best for us, and loves us enough to give it to us.

    He is resting from his labors now, and if we fight as we should, and hang on to our faith until the end, we will see him again when our Lord returns with all the saints.

    I will pray for you all.

  49. Hello:

    I am so sorry to hear of Vau’s passing. I was praying for Vau and following his journey on Ichthys.com

    My husband and I are praying the Lord’s peace, hope, and comfort over you and your children.

    But just think of stepping on shore-
    And finding it Heaven!
    Of touching a hand-
    And finding it God’s!
    Of breathing new air-
    And finding it celestial!
    Of waking up in glory-
    And finding it home!

  50. I learned of Vau at ichthys.com and now from this site.

    Vau’s life is encouragement for each of us to live our lives for Jesus our dear Lord and Savior, that we may rejoice together with Vau in the great celebration soon to come.

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