Wanda Maxine Wambsgans Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

WANDA M. WAMBSGANS Wanda M. Wambsgans, 94, of Ephrata, Washington, passed away at home on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. She was born on June 15, 1923 in McMinnville, Oregon to Harry and Kathryn Wambsgans. For a time as a child, she lived in Locher Castle in Burns, Oregon. Her father had purchased the castle in the 30’s. Wanda bought a house on her own which was unheard of in the late 40’s early 50’s. She bought land and with friends and family built an A-frame cabin on the Entiat River in the early 1960’s. She loved fast cars with big engines and owned several throughout her life. She had a bit of a lead foot. Wanda traveled to Jerusalem and the Middle East, Bermuda, Puerto Rico, the states and Canada. Wanda retired in the early 70’s and devoted her life to church duties and always cared for her nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, mother, sister, and brother-in-law. She was devout in her belief in God, never wavering. In the 60’s she built onto her home so that her sister’s husband and family could live with her until they found a more permanent situation. She never married, but was able to accomplish everything she put her mind to and did not let her gender stand in the way. Wanda is survived by four nieces and nephews; 13 great nieces and nephews, and eight great-great nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations in Wanda’s name may be sent to the Ephrata Food Bank, PO Box 804, Ephrata, WA 98823. A graveside service will be held Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017 at the Ephrata Cemetery at 1 p.m. Please express your thoughts and memories for the family at www.nicolesfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the care of Nicoles Funeral Home of Ephrata, Wash.

Tributes

Wanda Maxine Wambsgans

June 15, 1923 - November 14, 2017