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Wanda Stricker
STRICKER (nee KITCHEN), Wanda Yvonne June 9, 1958 - January 16, 2018 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MAMA BEAR It is with extremely heavy hearts and great sadness to announce the passing of a truly amazing woman, mother, sister, grandmother, cousin, aunt, daughter and friend. Wanda courageously fought a brief battle with cancer for 8 months. During this time, she maintained hope, always carried a positive attitude and was determined to fight. We continue to thrive on her strength and will continue to carry that throughout our lives. Wanda was born in Newmarket, ON to the parents of Bruce Kitchen and Lula Byers. She was the eldest of four children, siblings Brian, Doug and sister Carol. Wanda grew up in Callander, On and often reminisced about how wonderful her childhood was, the friends she had made and the experiences of growing up, which would often lead to funny stories - which brought out her beautiful, yet infectious laughter and that alone could make a person smile for days. She attended West Ferris public school and definitely made an everlasting impression on everyone she met. As friends remember her for her positive and loving nature, Wanda maintained contact with several classmates over the years and enjoyed getting together to enjoy talks about the good old days, sharing some laughs and enjoying time with her friends. Wanda had a love for traveling. She was always excited about planning her next vacation, or even just taking a simple road trip. Her love for new experiences was amazing. Whether it would be across the world, or across the country - She had an incredible zest for life and all it could offer her. She kept a journal of all of her traveling experiences. Wanda worked in the insurance industry for over 25 years & and had an incredible work ethic. Every co-worker she had, has nothing but beautiful words to say about her. She worked very hard to give the best life she could to her two daughters, Nicole and Melanie. Whether it was words of wisdom or a kick in the pants, she always put her family first. Wanda became a grandmother for the first time in 2003 to a beautiful girl, Abby and again in 2010, welcomed a grandson, Jaysen. Nana became her new name and she was over the moon in love with her grand babies. Wanda was pre deceased by her dear Sister, Carol and sister in law, Joanne. She will be dearly missed by her parents, Bruce Kitchen (Claudette) and Lula Grey (Wallace) Brothers Doug Kitchen (Debbie) and Brian Kitchen (Mitch). Also her two daughters, Nicole (Jaysen) and Melanie (Abby) "IF LOVE COULD KEEP YOU ALIVE - YOU WOULD LIVE FOREVER" Miss you more than words could ever express, Mom. We love and miss you so so much.
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