Wanda Hanson

Wanda Hanson, age 89, of Columbus, died Thursday, June 23, 2022, at Meridian Gardens in Columbus.

Funeral services are 10:00 am Monday, June 27, 2022 at the First United Methodist Church in Columbus.  Visitation is Monday morning from 9-10 am, also at the First United Methodist Church.  Graveside services are 3:30 pm Monday at the Red Cloud Cemetery.

Wanda Lee (Ham) Hanson was born August 18, 1932, in Clay Center, Nebraska to Rueben and Viola (Stanton) Ham. She graduated from Clay Center High School and attended the University of Nebraska, receiving her B.S. in Home Economics. Wanda married Marvin A. Hanson on January 24, 1954 in Clay Center, Nebraska.

Wanda taught Home Economics at Schuyler Central High School. She also worked at the Wasenius Paint Store in Schuyler,  Sherwin Williams in Columbus, and Schweser's Clothing Store.

Wanda was a 4-H Leader, FHA Advisor and volunteered for the Columbus Hospital Auxiliary.
She loved living on the farm and had a great passion for horses, gardening, cooking, and sewing. Wanda loved the holidays and cooking for family celebrations.

Wanda is survived by:
Son: Mark (Michelle) Hanson of Columbus
Daughter: Holly (Terry) Schultz of Columbus
Son: Chris (Juana) Hanson of Columbus
Brother-in-law: Verlin Hanson of Jacksonville, FL
Sister-in-law: Ardyce Rose of Lincoln
Sister-in-law: Sharlet Ham of Clay Center
Grandchildren:
Matt (Paige) Hanson
Danielle (Matt) Gunlock
Travis (Megan) Schultz
Suzy (Ernie) Short
Angelyna Hanson
Jayden Hanson
Tracy Gardener
Karissa Sims
Ryan Sims
Granddaughter-in-law: Melissa Christensen
15 Great grandchildren
1 Great-great grandchild

Proceeded in death by:
Parents: Rueben and Viola Ham
Husband: Marvin Hanson
Brother: Richard "Bud" Ham
Grandson: Troy Schultz
Aunt Eunice Fritz