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Wanda Sebring Obituary

Wanda Sebring went into the presence of her Lord and Savior on May 21, 2010. On November 8, 1936, Wanda was born to Ervie and Carrie Rowlson near Addison, Michigan, Lenawee County. She grew up on a farm and graduated from Addison High School in 1954. Ready to pursue her dream as a nurse, she worked as a nurse?s aide at the former community hospital that was located in the village in her last two years of high school. After graduation she attended St. Vincent?s School of Nursing in Toledo, Ohio. While there she met Russell James Sebring and they were married on March 24, 1956. After the birth of their first two sons, Wanda and Russ moved to Manatee County Florida in March 1961. In 1967 she graduated from Manatee Junior College and obtained her Registered Nurses license from the state of Florida. Her nursing career involved medical/surgical nursing, Intensive Care, and Recovery Room at Manatee Memorial Hospital. During the latter years she worked in the offices of a surgeon and several general practioners. Her life revolved around growing in her Christian faith, traveling with her husband and her family and never ending attraction to nursing. She is survived by her husband, Russell James Sebring of 54 years, four sons and a daughter: Russell (Judy), Joel, Robert, Scott (Vickie) and Hope (Kevin) Kerkof. Grandchildren: Russell, Danielle Canup, Paul, Angela, Nastausha, Cortney, Joel, Austin and Olivia Sebring and Rachelle and Zach Kerkof. Sister, Helen Peterson of Las Cruces, NM and a brother, Dale Rowlson of Lake Havasu AZ; numerous nieces and nephews. Deceased are her parents and three brothers, Cleo, Kenneth and Donald Rowlson. Celebration of Life Services will be at Happy Gospel Center, 1915 53rd Ave.E., Bradenton, Florida at 10 AM, Wednesday, May 26, 2010. Interment will be at Skyway Memorial Gardens, US 19, Palmetto, Florida, following services. Wanda has requested that in Lieu of Flowers donations to the Light Under The Bridge, 224 SW 153rd Street, # 146, Burien, WA 98166, www.lightunderthebridge.com. It is a deductible ministry that daughter Hope and Kevin Kerkof started that has helped to get drug and alcoholics into Christian Rehab. Numerous lives have been restored. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 26th Street Chapel, 5624 26th St.W., Bradenton, FL 34207 is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences to www.brownandsonsfuneral.com.

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Published by Bradenton Herald on May 23, 2010.

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Bobby Sebring

October 12, 2010

Mom (Wanda) was the catalyst why I gave my heart to My Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She taught me to always persevere in the face of adversity. She led me into many spiritual truths that we shared throughout our lives. Mom was an inspiration to me to go higher in every area of my life and not rest on my laurels. I love her with an everlasting and eternal love. God bless her forever!

Mom's last visit to Seattle in 2009. What a fantastic time we had together.

Hope Kerkof

May 29, 2010

Wanda Sebring was not only my Mom, but also my spiritual mentor and best & closest friend. Her daily doses of wisdom and laughter into my life, my husband's, and my children's life will be missed every day. She has become the voice in our heads. She has left a permanent trail of footprints of memories & influence upon our hearts that we will treasure always. I know one day I will be with her again, but right now I'm just lost without her. To Mom-I love you always and forever & can't wait to see you again!

Bobbi Lynn Cory

May 25, 2010

My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family of Wanda Sebring. Though I never met her she sounded like a wonderful woman why truly loved the Lord. She is now with her Savior and is in no pain. She waits now until the rest of her family joins her again and is never to be parted. May the Sebring family find comfort and peace during this time of their lives.

Julie Goll

May 24, 2010

Our thoughts remain with Russ and his family. May you know God's love now surrounds and welcomes his good and faithful servant, Wanda! -- David and Julie (Griffith) Goll

May 24, 2010

Our deepest love to Russ and the family on their great loss. Wanda remains in our hearts as a most special lady. Lee and Glenda Reynolds

Kristal Redmon

May 24, 2010

Dear family,
We understand the depths of your loss and take comfort in the knowledge that the separation is temporary. Wanda was an exceptional woman and will be sorely missed by all that knew her.

mardie morton-ladouceur

May 23, 2010

My heart goes out to the family, it is hard to loose a loved one, even when we know they are in a better place, they are still missed, all my love and prayers go out to you.

Judy Gaunt

May 23, 2010

My heartfelt sympathy to all the family. I know that Wanda is in the arms of God now smiling down on all of you.

kevin kerkof

May 23, 2010

To all who love Wanda...some encouragement to share with all of you. 1st Thessalonians 4: 13-18... Please pull out a Bible and take the time to read these words from the apostle Paul. He encouraged us believers to encourage each other with this truth in such a time as this. To Wanda- "Chief", I love you, and I will love you forever! You were the perfect Mother in law, especially for a "meathead son in law" like me. Thank you for your love, prayers, acceptance and laughter (we had so much of that together- I thank you for it) and basically- thank you for everything! I will see you again my wonderful friend. But today...It hurts real bad, and I really miss you "Chief!" My love and condolences to all who knew and love Wanda June Sebring. She was one of a kind and we were all blessed to have her in our lives.

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