Wanda Maxine Nation

September 25, 1924 – November 11, 2011

Grinnell and formerly of Oskaloosa and Pella

Wanda passed away at Windsor Manor Assisted Living in Grinnell, she was 87 years, 1 month and 16 days of age. As was her wish, her body has been cremated. Private family graveside services will be held at Forest Cemetery.

Wanda Maxine Nation, daughter of Martin and Lillie May Waters White, was born September 25, 1924 in Eddyville, Iowa. She was a 1941 graduate of Eddyville High School. Wanda married Lawrence J. Nation June 12, 1943 in Lancaster, Missouri. They made their home in Oskaloosa and Wanda worked at Continental Overall Factory for several years. In 1964, Wanda and Lawrence moved to Pella and Wanda was employed by Pella Regional Hospital in the dietary department. Later, she was employed by the Pella school system; there she served as a custodian and a crossing guard. Wanda and Lawrence returned to Oskaloosa in 1975. Wanda was a member of T.O.P.S. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting, craftwork and spending time with her grandchildren.

Wanda’s family includes her sons and daughter-in-law: Jim Nation of Corydon, Iowa and Larry and Cindy Nation of Killduff, Iowa; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Wanda was preceded in death by her husband on December 28, 1998; a son, Bill Nation; a brother, Marty White; and an infant sister.

Memorials may be made to Windsor Manor Assisted Living, 229 Pearl ST Grinnell, Iowa 50112.