Obituary of Wanda Grace Prescott

PRESCOTT - Saturday, March 19th, 2005, Wanda Grace Prescott, late of Regina. Predeceased by her son Bill in 1987, and her husband Murray in 2003. Wanda is survived by her son Clay of London, Ontario, sister "Billie (Garth) Boesch of Rathdrum, Idaho. Wanda was born in Scott Sask., but spent most of her early years in Wilkie where her father owned the Gladys Hotel. Wandas education was obtained in Wilkie, Athol Murray College of Notre Dame in Wilcox and Luther College in Regina. Following High School she attended Robertson Secretarial School in Saskatoon where she was employed by the Hudson Bay Co. Wanda married Murray in 1945 at CFB Petawawa, Ontario and lived in Saskatoon, Calgary and Swift Current before they settled in Regina in 1951. Wanda was very active in Lakeview United Church where she taught Sunday school, served on the Board of Stewards and the Unit activities of the U.C.W. Wanda was Regent of James Henderson Chapter IODE and served on Municipal. She was also a President of Engineering Wives of Regina. An active volunteer for the Red Cross, Wanda served on the Executive and was Area Convener for the United Way canvass for many years. While living in Swift Current, Wanda was President of Nu Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi. An avid curler Wanda was a member of the Wascana and Callie Curling Clubs. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Saskatchewan Red Cross or a charity of choice. Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. in Lakeview United Church, 3200 McCallum Avenue, with Rev. E. Hollis officiating. Interment in Riverside Memorial Park. Condolences may be made to the family at reception@speersfuneralchapel.com