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Wanda Louise Lamphere

Born: 11/27/1939
Died: 12/27/2020
Age: 81
Community: Durand, MI

Wanda L. Lamphere, age 81 of Durand, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. The family will announce a memorial service at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, Durand Chapel.

Wanda Louise Heier was born November 27, 1939 in St. Joseph, MI a daughter of Floyd and Louise (Shersmith) Heier. In 1957 she graduated Benton Harbor High school. She earned her Bachelors Degree in Education in 1961 at Central Michigan University, a Masters Degree in Special Education in 1966 at Eastern Michigan University and a Masters Degree in Counseling in 1992 at Siena Heights College. On January 30, 1960 she married Lloyd Lamphere in St. Joseph, MI. Wanda was a member of the First Baptist Church of Durand where she served on the Missionary Committee, a primary department Superintendent, an Awana Leader, Olympian Leader, and Children's Church Coordinator. She was a member of the Shiawassee Education Association, Michigan Education Association and the National Education Association. A member of the Michigan Counseling Association and Genesee Area Counseling Association. She was also a member of the Shia Alley Clown Klub where she was Top Banana and teacher. She volunteered as a 4-H sewing and cooking leader for 20 years, hospice for 27 years, Respite of Shiawassee County for 7 years and the Durand Depot for many years. She enjoyed sewing, traveling and gaining knowledge of the places she visited, she loved lighthouses, traveling to all of them in Michigan. Wanda would take her grandchildren to every children's museum in the state. She often donated to O.C.P. She was a great mother to her 3 sons and put up with her husband for many years.

Prior to her retirement in 2000, she was a teacher in various areas for almost 40 years.

Wanda is survived by her husband, Lloyd Lamphere; sons, Lloyd (Angie) Lamphere Jr., Larry (Nancy) Lamphere and Mark (Melissa) Lamphere; grandchildren, Jonathan, Matthew, Megan, Drake and Peyton; and her sister, Linda (Jim) Kubash. She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Louise Heier; and brother, John Heier.

Memorial Contributions in Wanda's name are suggested to the First Baptist Church of Durand. Online condolences may be sent at www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com
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501 N. Saginaw St.
Durand, MI 48429

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Date:   12/28/2020
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