Her very last email was thanking God for a good report from the Doctor on July 7.
I am so thankful that my Uncle and her were able to come to Florida to see me March 2009, although the Daytona Experience IMAX theatre made her very dizzy and ill, it we had a great time together. Now she's gone and again, like my Dad's death, (post: 4/23/2010), I feel helpless so far away.
Among the family she was famous for remembering everyone's birthday with a card and sewing every newborn a quilt. I got to see her in October when I was in Kansas City to run a half marathon. She felt so bad for me as she viewed my legs swollen with hives, an allergic reaction from getting the flu shot. I remember thinking nothing, nothing could be as bad as what she was bravely facing with her illness.
I was able to call my Uncle and get a good signal from the boat's anchorage! It was good to talk it over with him. They had been married over 50 years. These are the roots I grew up with, this is the foundation that I strive to hold my footing upon. Hard acts to follow, but marvelous examples to strive for. Good bye my sweet Aunt Wanda, you are my hero.
Note: I would later find out 300 people attended her funeral, a true testament to her life touching so many.
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Aunt Wanda was also known for her great hospitality. Sunday dinner (noon meal) meant no empty chairs and a table full of roast beef, mashed potatoes, green beans (home canned if you were lucky), corn from the freezer (put up from fresh that summer - always), homemade zweiback or rolls, and ice cream (Uncle Dannie shares the Funk proclivity for ice cream and seldom was a meal without it). I'd almost always meet someone new there, Aunt Wanda made everyone feel at home. I'll miss you so, Aunt Wanda.
Dear Edee, just reading this tonight for the first time. I'm so sorry about your dear Aunt! what a great woman!
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