Wanda Adams
Sep 20, 1931 - Jul 28, 2021
Wanda Virginia Adams Eaton, age 89, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, July 28, 2021, at Rosewood on Broadway Nursing Home, in Fargo, ND.
Born at the family home, in Bonaparte, IA, September 20, 1931, to the late, James and Mary Troutman, Wanda was the sixth of seven children.
Wanda always had a zest for life and a gift to gab. She graduated from Farmington Public School, in 1949, with the nickname, "Windy Wanda." Popular with her classmates, she was a cheerleader and played saxophone, in the school band.
Following in her family's entrepreneurial footsteps, Wanda owned and operated, many successful businesses, including: a record store, bait and tackle shop and popular tavern, fondly called, "The End."
Wanda drew great joy from helping others. She was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church, holding her membership in Marco Island, FL. She was an active member of the Eagles, Elks, American Legion Auxiliary and the Moose Lodge. An avid bowling enthusiast, she loved league bowling, with the Burlington Woman's Bowling Association. And in later years, a Wii bowling star, at Bickford Cottage, in Burlington, IA., and Bean Bag Champ, at Good Samaritan Assisted Living, Fargo, ND.
Wanda loved her family and her friends. She delighted in celebrating special days and details in the lives of many, always sending a card, phone call, flowers, and most importantly, a "Thank You". She loved fashion, especially shoes and purses. And made the best homemade ice cream and fudge, which must be served with a huge bowl of buttered popcorn. Most of all, Wanda loved to dance. Her optimistic smile; infectious.
She lit up the room, and now gracefully lights up the sky.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Bill Eaton, who was by her side when she passed; a sister, Mary Davis, Saint. Michael, MN.; three daughters: Dixie (Ed) Wilkerson, Danville, IA., Debra (Tom) Smithson, Fargo, ND., and Dawn (Scott) Donaldson Warrenton, VA.; nine grandchildren: Kasey Rider, Zachary Rider, Tara Wilkerson Thuleen, Tori Wilkerson Frazier, Hannah Smithson Taylor, Rebekah Smithson Nelson, Sarah Smithson, Adam Donaldson and Tate Donaldson; and eleven great-grandchildren, whom she adored.
Preceding her in death, were also three brothers: Edgar, Elmer and Joe Troutman; two sisters: Pauline Steeples and Esther Lamborn; her first husband, Edmond "Sonny" Rider; and husband, Norman Adams.
Source: Korsmo Funeral Service
Sep 20, 1931 - Jul 28, 2021
Wanda Virginia Adams Eaton, age 89, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, July 28, 2021, at Rosewood on Broadway Nursing Home, in Fargo, ND.
Born at the family home, in Bonaparte, IA, September 20, 1931, to the late, James and Mary Troutman, Wanda was the sixth of seven children.
Wanda always had a zest for life and a gift to gab. She graduated from Farmington Public School, in 1949, with the nickname, "Windy Wanda." Popular with her classmates, she was a cheerleader and played saxophone, in the school band.
Following in her family's entrepreneurial footsteps, Wanda owned and operated, many successful businesses, including: a record store, bait and tackle shop and popular tavern, fondly called, "The End."
Wanda drew great joy from helping others. She was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church, holding her membership in Marco Island, FL. She was an active member of the Eagles, Elks, American Legion Auxiliary and the Moose Lodge. An avid bowling enthusiast, she loved league bowling, with the Burlington Woman's Bowling Association. And in later years, a Wii bowling star, at Bickford Cottage, in Burlington, IA., and Bean Bag Champ, at Good Samaritan Assisted Living, Fargo, ND.
Wanda loved her family and her friends. She delighted in celebrating special days and details in the lives of many, always sending a card, phone call, flowers, and most importantly, a "Thank You". She loved fashion, especially shoes and purses. And made the best homemade ice cream and fudge, which must be served with a huge bowl of buttered popcorn. Most of all, Wanda loved to dance. Her optimistic smile; infectious.
She lit up the room, and now gracefully lights up the sky.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Bill Eaton, who was by her side when she passed; a sister, Mary Davis, Saint. Michael, MN.; three daughters: Dixie (Ed) Wilkerson, Danville, IA., Debra (Tom) Smithson, Fargo, ND., and Dawn (Scott) Donaldson Warrenton, VA.; nine grandchildren: Kasey Rider, Zachary Rider, Tara Wilkerson Thuleen, Tori Wilkerson Frazier, Hannah Smithson Taylor, Rebekah Smithson Nelson, Sarah Smithson, Adam Donaldson and Tate Donaldson; and eleven great-grandchildren, whom she adored.
Preceding her in death, were also three brothers: Edgar, Elmer and Joe Troutman; two sisters: Pauline Steeples and Esther Lamborn; her first husband, Edmond "Sonny" Rider; and husband, Norman Adams.
Source: Korsmo Funeral Service
Wanda Adams
Sep 20, 1931 - Jul 28, 2021
Wanda Virginia Adams Eaton, age 89, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, July 28, 2021, at Rosewood on Broadway Nursing Home, in Fargo, ND.
Born at the family home, in Bonaparte, IA, September 20, 1931, to the late, James and Mary Troutman, Wanda was the sixth of seven children.
Wanda always had a zest for life and a gift to gab. She graduated from Farmington Public School, in 1949, with the nickname, "Windy Wanda." Popular with her classmates, she was a cheerleader and played saxophone, in the school band.
Following in her family's entrepreneurial footsteps, Wanda owned and operated, many successful businesses, including: a record store, bait and tackle shop and popular tavern, fondly called, "The End."
Wanda drew great joy from helping others. She was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church, holding her membership in Marco Island, FL. She was an active member of the Eagles, Elks, American Legion Auxiliary and the Moose Lodge. An avid bowling enthusiast, she loved league bowling, with the Burlington Woman's Bowling Association. And in later years, a Wii bowling star, at Bickford Cottage, in Burlington, IA., and Bean Bag Champ, at Good Samaritan Assisted Living, Fargo, ND.
Wanda loved her family and her friends. She delighted in celebrating special days and details in the lives of many, always sending a card, phone call, flowers, and most importantly, a "Thank You". She loved fashion, especially shoes and purses. And made the best homemade ice cream and fudge, which must be served with a huge bowl of buttered popcorn. Most of all, Wanda loved to dance. Her optimistic smile; infectious.
She lit up the room, and now gracefully lights up the sky.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Bill Eaton, who was by her side when she passed; a sister, Mary Davis, Saint. Michael, MN.; three daughters: Dixie (Ed) Wilkerson, Danville, IA., Debra (Tom) Smithson, Fargo, ND., and Dawn (Scott) Donaldson Warrenton, VA.; nine grandchildren: Kasey Rider, Zachary Rider, Tara Wilkerson Thuleen, Tori Wilkerson Frazier, Hannah Smithson Taylor, Rebekah Smithson Nelson, Sarah Smithson, Adam Donaldson and Tate Donaldson; and eleven great-grandchildren, whom she adored.
Preceding her in death, were also three brothers: Edgar, Elmer and Joe Troutman; two sisters: Pauline Steeples and Esther Lamborn; her first husband, Edmond "Sonny" Rider; and husband, Norman Adams.
Source: Korsmo Funeral Service
Sep 20, 1931 - Jul 28, 2021
Wanda Virginia Adams Eaton, age 89, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, July 28, 2021, at Rosewood on Broadway Nursing Home, in Fargo, ND.
Born at the family home, in Bonaparte, IA, September 20, 1931, to the late, James and Mary Troutman, Wanda was the sixth of seven children.
Wanda always had a zest for life and a gift to gab. She graduated from Farmington Public School, in 1949, with the nickname, "Windy Wanda." Popular with her classmates, she was a cheerleader and played saxophone, in the school band.
Following in her family's entrepreneurial footsteps, Wanda owned and operated, many successful businesses, including: a record store, bait and tackle shop and popular tavern, fondly called, "The End."
Wanda drew great joy from helping others. She was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church, holding her membership in Marco Island, FL. She was an active member of the Eagles, Elks, American Legion Auxiliary and the Moose Lodge. An avid bowling enthusiast, she loved league bowling, with the Burlington Woman's Bowling Association. And in later years, a Wii bowling star, at Bickford Cottage, in Burlington, IA., and Bean Bag Champ, at Good Samaritan Assisted Living, Fargo, ND.
Wanda loved her family and her friends. She delighted in celebrating special days and details in the lives of many, always sending a card, phone call, flowers, and most importantly, a "Thank You". She loved fashion, especially shoes and purses. And made the best homemade ice cream and fudge, which must be served with a huge bowl of buttered popcorn. Most of all, Wanda loved to dance. Her optimistic smile; infectious.
She lit up the room, and now gracefully lights up the sky.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Bill Eaton, who was by her side when she passed; a sister, Mary Davis, Saint. Michael, MN.; three daughters: Dixie (Ed) Wilkerson, Danville, IA., Debra (Tom) Smithson, Fargo, ND., and Dawn (Scott) Donaldson Warrenton, VA.; nine grandchildren: Kasey Rider, Zachary Rider, Tara Wilkerson Thuleen, Tori Wilkerson Frazier, Hannah Smithson Taylor, Rebekah Smithson Nelson, Sarah Smithson, Adam Donaldson and Tate Donaldson; and eleven great-grandchildren, whom she adored.
Preceding her in death, were also three brothers: Edgar, Elmer and Joe Troutman; two sisters: Pauline Steeples and Esther Lamborn; her first husband, Edmond "Sonny" Rider; and husband, Norman Adams.
Source: Korsmo Funeral Service
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