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Wanda Droscher Obituary
Wanda Fern (Harris) Droscher
June 5, 1919 - December 14, 2012
Wanda Fern (Harris) Droscher passed away at her home on Friday, December 14, 2012 at the age of 93.
Wanda is predeceased by her mother and father, Mamie Jane and Frank George Harris, and her sister Mildred (Harris) Cameron and her daughter, Linda Irene Droscher.
Wanda is lovingly remembered by her daughter Marianne (Droscher) Barickman and son-in-law Jim Barickman, Las Vegas, NV; her son Mark Droscher, Redding, CA; four grandchildren: Noelle (Barickman) Ward, Huntington Beach, CA, Andrew Barickman, Bolingbrook, Ill., Ashlee Droscher Smith, Alexandria, VA, Colby Droscher, San Francisco, CA; and her niece and nephew Dori Cramer of Redding, CA; Michael Layman of Redding, CA and 3 great grandchildren, Luke and Olivia Ward and Cole Barickman.
Wanda was born in Bonne Terre, Missouri on June 5, 1919. Wanda moved to Northern California in 1944 and married Paul Droscher in January 1938. Wanda and Paul started Droscher Equipment in 1949 and she continued to run the company after his death and until 2011.
She was a Shasta County pioneer. Wanda was an avid traveler and had experienced many countries on five continents. When she was not seeing the world, you could find her enjoying a good mystery novel, making her famous clam chowder, or shopping for a great pair of shoes. Wanda was a member of Soroptimist International, Republican Women, Eastern Star, and Advisor for Rainbow Girls and Job's Daughters.
The family has chosen to host a celebration of her life this summer.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Shasta County Historical Society.
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Joan Brown-McKay
February 5, 2013
I lived in Old Shasta next door to the Droschers for approximately seven years. Wanda was always warm, smart and funny. She always had gallons of ice cream from McColls Dairy in her freezer. I will always have fond memories of her as my second mom. Warm regards to the family I am sure they will miss her very much.
Patty Ann
January 26, 2013
My condolences to your family...
Don Canada
January 26, 2013
In the early 40s, my family and the Harris's were good friends and I remember the many times meeting them at Puddingstone Lake in Southern California for a day of fishing. Then they moved to Northern California settling on Churn Creek and had a nice ranch there. Many years later, I too settled here and enjoyed so much visiting with "Uncle George" and "Aunt Mamie". I did not have the privilege of knowing Wanda in those later years but my workplace rented many pieces of equipment from "Droschers". My heart goes out to the family. Don Canada
January 25, 2013
Wanda was a wonderful person and an astute business woman. I will miss her. God bless the family. Ed and Cydney Carpenter
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Bob & Cathy Hutchins
January 25, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jay Hendrickson
January 25, 2013
Wanda was a strong woman to the end. I loved our talks of life in the morning picking her up bringing her to work. she will be missed.. Condolences to Mark and the family.
Lyle Layton
January 24, 2013
Sorry to hear of your loss. Wanda was quite the business woman, she will no doubt be greatly missed.
Vicki Sutter
January 24, 2013
Wanda was such a beautiful woman! She was much more than my mother-in-law, she was my friend. She was smart, kind and had a very quick wit! She could talk on every subject and would give her advice when asked for. She will be truly missed by all who loved and cared for her. Until we meet again Wanda, I will always love you!
Wayne and Edna Christian
January 23, 2013
Will misse our little talks in the morning A great lady
Laurinda McTucker
January 23, 2013
Mark,
I'm sorry for your loss. I wanted to express my gratitude also for all you and your parents did for Niles, my brother, who is also gone. May she rest in peace and greet you one day on the other side.
January 23, 2013
In honor of Wanda and the Droscher Family.
Robert Quist
January 23, 2013
Mark--
I'm sorry to hear about your mom. I know that there aren't words to lessen grief, so I'll just say that she obviously did a great job as a mother if you're the result. Peace, my friend...
Kathy Brothers
January 23, 2013
Wanda had a heart of gold and would give you the shirt of her back if needed! She is sorely missed by all that knew her.
January 23, 2013
So sorry for your loss, known the Droscher family for many years, helped me out countless times with my equipment repairs. Bill Shaw
Stan Bridges
January 23, 2013
Wanda was an amazing lady! She had a work
Ethic second to none! The community often
Benifitted from her commitment to it .Her ability
To run and manage the family business until a
Year ago, through the bad times was awesome !
She was a very smart businesswoman.Family&
Friends were always important to her!! She Will
Be rememberd and always in our hearts!! My
Sincere condolences to the family.
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