Wednesday, February 24, 2021 ~ 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Svoboda Funeral Home ~ Wahoo, Nebraska
*Face Coverings Recommended
Thursday, February 25, 2021 ~ 10:00 a.m.
Svoboda Funeral Home ~ Wahoo, Nebraska
*The funeral will be live streamed on the Svoboda Funeral Home Facebook page.
* Face Coverings Recommended
Monday, March 1, 2021 ~ 11:00 a.m.
Sunrise North Cemetery ~ Wahoo, Nebraska
Wanda Lou Sanderson, 74, of Wahoo, NE, formerly of Malcolm, NE, entered into rest on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at the Saunders House in Wahoo, NE. She was born April 1, 1946 in Loup City, NE to Paul and Lorene (Hunt) Leighton. Wanda graduated from Wahoo High School. She worked as a sales associate for Fort Western in Lincoln, NE for over 27 years.
Wanda enjoyed gardening, flowers, mowing, traveling and attending her grandchildren’s 4-H events.
She is survived by son, Dan (Patty) Sanderson of Wahoo, NE; grandchildren, Aaron (Liz) Kavan, Jordan (Amber) Kavan, Ben Sanderson and Zach Sanderson; eight great-grandchildren; brother, Denny (Patty) Leighton of North Platte, NE; significant other, Willard Beckman of Malcolm, NE.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Tammi Kavan; granddaughter, Bethany Kavan; parents, Paul and Lorene Leighton; sister, Judy Leighton.
Wanda will be missed by many. Her uplifting smile and positive attitude were a blessing to many who knew her. Our most heartfelt sympathies, love and prayers go out to all of Wanda’s family.
Wanda was an amazing lady! She will be dearly missed. I’m so grateful that she was in my life and a wonderful friend .
Love Annette
I will miss Wanda, it was always great visiting with her, she remained a positive person even when her health issues were so difficult. Through the years I looked forward to times when we could get together. She was so proud of her family. I am happy I got to know her and I will miss her. Joan Felke
We have many fond memories of Wanda in high school. She was a wonderful friend and person. Our condolences to Wanda’s family.
DAN, AARON, JORDON, BEN, ZACH, GREAT GRANDCHILDREN, DENNY & WILLARD
i AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. WANDA WAS MY BEST FRIEND IN WAHOO HIGH. HER NICKNAME WAS “LADYBUG”–DID YOU KNOW THAT? I CALLED HER BEFORE CHRISTMAS AND WE HAD A VERY LONG TALK ABOUT THE “GOOD OLE DAYS” AND ALL THE FUN WE HAD. SHE FILLED ME IN ON ALL YOU GUYS-SHE LOVED YOU ALL VERY MUCH. IT WAS VERY HARD FOR US TO SAY GOODBYE. I KNOW TODAY WILL BE VERY HARD FOR YOU ALL TOO, WHEN SAYING
GOODBYE TO HER. SHE WILL ALWAYS BE WITH YOU IN YOUR HEARTS, KEEP TALKING TO HER BECAUSE SHE WILL HEAR YOU. SHE IS NOW AN ANGLE IN HEAVEN WITH HER LOVED ONES SMILING DOWN AT ALL OF YOU. MAY SHE REST IN PEACE. YOU WILL ALL BE IN MY PRAYERS. LOUI
Danny,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. I can tell you it is hard. It will get a little easier each and every day. Remember all the good times. Take care.
Dan and family, grandchildren, great grandchildren and Willard, our prayers and thoughts are with you all. Will always remember Wanda with a friendly smile and greeting. God bless her, and all of you with many great memories.
Very sorry for your loss Dan,hope you and your family get through this terrible time as well as possible,respectfully Scott & Deb Kirchmann