Wanda F. Holmes, age 84, lifelong resident of Budd Lake, NJ died Wednesday, November 27, 2013 in Hackettstown, NJ. Wanda was born October 3, 1929 in Netcong, NJ. She is the daughter of the late Willis and the late Mabel (Houck) Richards. She was predeceased by her husband, Ernest Holmes in1990. Wanda is also predeceased by 7 brothers and sisters; Horace, Willis, Olive, Richard, Betty, Pat and Gloria.
Wanda was retired from Kessler Rehabilitation Center, Chester NJ where she worked as a Supervisor for many years. Was of methodist faith and a past member of the Church of the Glen In Netcong, NJ, was a long time member of American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post #164 of Hackettstown, NJ , the Budd Lake Ladies Auxiliary and the Welkind bowling league. She enjoyed crocheting, scrapbooking, camping, shopping and cooking. Wanda loved her family, Mickey Mouse and her devoted dog, Daisy Mae.
She is survived by; 2 daughters; Jean Gonder and husband Dale, Shirley Baguiao and husband Frank, 1 sister; Jean Still, 1 brother; Glenn Richards, 6 grandchildren; Lenard and wife Kari, Christopher and wife Larissa, Jenna and husband Charles, Laura and husband Brian, Jeffery and Adam; 4 great grandchildren, Katelyn, Jacob, Julianne & Lucas. Many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The funeral will be held 11:00 am on Monday, December 2 at Cochran Funeral Home, Inc., 905 High Street, Hackettstown, N.J. with Chaplin Mario Spadaro officiating. Burial will be in Stanhope Union Cemetery, Stanhope, NJ.
Calling hours will be Sunday, December 1 from 2:00 - 4:00pm & 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Cochran Funeral Home, Inc., 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Karen Ann Quilan Hospice Foundation, 99 Sparta Avenue, Newton, NJ 07860
Condolences:
Patti MacLean
#8
December 1st, 2013 1:33 pm
Shirley & family, I am so sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. With Sincere Sympathy, Patti
Debbie Burd
#7
November 30th, 2013 3:31 pm
Shirley Jean and Family Your Mom was an Angel without Wings her smile will never be forgotten. It was a pleasure to have cared for your Mom over these past few months, she was a Wonderful Lady who will be greatly missed. God Bless You Both as well as your families. With Deepest Sympathy,Debbie Burd
Olga Bush,
#6
November 30th, 2013 11:50 am
Dear Shirley, Skip, Lenny, Kari, and the rest of your lovely family,
I am sad and happy at the very same time during this time of such large loss. Your Mom will always be fondly remembered by me as a great Mother, a great friend, a loyal fan, and as a role model for my life. Simply stated, I want to be just like her. She exuded love, warmth, compassion, and wisdom. She was happy, active, and spread joy everywhere til the very end.
I spent many fun times with Wanda and had many serious conversations with her. She advised me often in family matters, and I valued her opinions. She truly cared, and the feeling was mutual. Lastly, it was her humor, her love of life, and the grace with which she lived and died that impressed me the most.
I am sorry that I cannot be there this weekend, but I will honor Wanda and wear my tie dye Wiley shirt and my short shorts ( over my long pants) to work as my way of saying goodbye.
I'll be thinking of you and the beautiful way you all cared for and loved our special Wanda throughout her illness...and her entire life. She is now resting in eternal peace.
Kathleen Ball
#5
November 29th, 2013 11:33 pm
Dear Jean and Family,so sorry about the loss of your Mom. I remember her in my younger years and that she always had a smile for everyone. I am sure your great memories of her will live on and sustain your family through this difficult time. God Bless. Lov, Kathleen Ball
Christopher Potts
#4
November 28th, 2013 9:32 am
She was the best grandma anyone could have I am gonna miss her so much love you nana you are with pop now.
Udo Stolarczuk
#3
November 27th, 2013 9:05 pm
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Blessings to all of you.
Reve Compton
#2
November 27th, 2013 8:03 pm
My condolences go out to everyone in the family. Aunt Wanda was such a special lady. Always laughing, smiling and cracking jokes. She will be sadly missed and remembered always.
Pat & Jim Erdmann
#1
November 27th, 2013 5:17 pm
Shirley & Family - May you find comfort in knowing that Mom is now in eternal peace and rejoined with her husband. It was a great pleasure and honor in knowing Mom and glad that we had the opportunity. No doubt that she will be greatly missed but never forgotten.
Sincerely, Pat & Jim Erdmann
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