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1920
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2010
Wanda Yudicsak Obituary
1920 - 2010
Wanda Yudicsak was born July 16, 1920 in San Marcial, New Mexico to Thomas Noel Parker and Anna Dell (Hayes) Parker. The family moved to Redding in 1924, where Wanda was to live the rest of her life.
She married Glen Yudicsak in 1945 and they had one child, Lee Jean. Gus passed away in 1978.
Wanda is survived by her daughter Lee Anderson and son-in-law Bob.
Wanda attended local schools and graduated from Shasta High in 1939. She was a Teacher's Aid for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Unit of Mistletoe School. Wanda enjoyed seeing the light in the eyes of her former students when they would meet years later. Wanda continued to practice American Sign Language all her life. She remembered fondly of playing in Market Street and the cemetery when she was a young girl and Redding was a small town of 3,000 people.
Wanda met very few strangers and enjoyed an active life to the very end. She and Gus belonged to the Eskimo Ski Club and the Redding Golf Course. She spent many happy days playing golf. She loved spending summers in Crescent City (away from the Redding heat) and enjoyed her annual trip (30+ years) to Kona, Hawaii with her daughter Lee. She like to hike the Sundial Bridge after it was completed. And she was known to enjoy a martini (or two) before dinner at Jack's Steakhouse or Doc Cleary's Hilltop Restaurant.
Wanda died peacefully at Shasta Regional Medical Center with her loving daughter and son-in-law at her side on November 9, 2010 with her tiara on. She will be remembered as vibrant, bright eyed, kind and friendly.
Family and friends are invited to share an adult beverage and hors d'oeuvres in celebration of
Wanda's life at the Redding Elk's Club, Thursday, December 9 from 4: to 6:30 pm.
Please sign the guestbook at http://obituaries.redding.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Wanda Yudicsak
Cheryl Pettus
November 22, 2010
Lee,
I had the pleasure of working with your mother in the Berglund Unit at Mistletoe School. She was always so sweet, kind and respectful to the students. She was a constant reminder that the children were first and foremost children, who just happened to have a hearing loss. Her bright smile and caring disposition were truly appreciated. I feel blessed having known her. My sympathies are with you!
Tammy Boone
November 17, 2010
Lee, so sorry to see you've lost your lovely mother. I so enjoyed working with her at the Berglund Unit at Mistletoe School. She was such a lovely woman inside and out.
Cherie Munoz
November 17, 2010
Dear Lee, I am so deeply sorry for the loss of you mom. She will be sorely be missed. My name is Cherie "Hilton" and just want you to know that I have a picture of her and me reunion was this June 2010 and she was so happy when she see me for after all these year! I was in her student class way back in 1966. She was remarkable teacher. will miss her deeply.. all my love and prayer for you.. I will come and see you soon.. Love Cherie
melody staneart
November 16, 2010
IM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OF UR MOM. SHE WILL MISS ALL DEAF STUDENT FROM MISTLETOE SCHOOL. ILL MISS HER TOO SHE IS MY FAVORIT TEACHER AID . I LEARN FORM HER ALOT . SHE IS WONDERFUL WOMAN . GOD BLESSING YOU.
Christine Licker
November 16, 2010
Lee, Your mother was such a loving, caring woman. I worked with her at the Berglund Unit at Mistletoe School. She was a shining light in the classroom. A true lady. May you find comfort in knowing that many people remember her with great respect and fondness.
Christine Wurschmidt Licker
November 16, 2010
We sorry for the loss of your mother. She will be missed. She was the best teacher aid I had at Mistletoe School. She always had energy with smiling eyes. I say in prayer.
Karen Freitas
Anita DeClute
November 16, 2010
LEE , IM SO SORRY FOR UR MOM. I WAS HER DEAF STUDENT FROM MISTLETOE SCHOOL. I ALWAYS WILL MISS HER AND SHE IS MY FAVORIT TEACHER AIDS. I LOVE HER AND SHE WONDERFUL WOMAN. GOD BLESSING.
Becky Flowers
November 16, 2010
Lee, I am sorry for your mom. I was her deaf student from Mistletoe school. We will miss her.
Sherryl Linebarger-Cobb
November 16, 2010
Lee, so sorry for the loss of your Mother.
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