Wanda Lea Land

In loving memory of

Wanda Lea Land
November 15, 1935 - July 12, 2010

Ms. Wanda Lea Land, 74, of Burlington and formerly of Keokuk, died at 2:48 a.m. Monday, July 12, 2010, at Great River Medical Center -- Klein Center.

Born November 15, 1935 in Fort Madison, she was the daughter of Walter and Viola Elmore Courtney. She was raised by her mother and stepfather, Ellis Hay. In 1954 she married Clifford Gibbs. In January 1960 she married Alvie "Bill" Land in Galesburg, Illinois.

Ms. Land worked in manufacturing, including at Sheller-Globe in Keokuk and retired after 10 years at the SCC Bookstore where she was assistant manager.

Ms. Land was a member of Sunnyside Baptist Church. She collected light houses and enjoyed traveling and music.

Survivors include two sons, Rick (Debbie) Land of Fort Madison and Kenny (Teta) Land of Keokuk; two daughters, Stacie (Robert) Haynes of Mt. Union and Cathie (Jim) Cota of Phelan, California; eleven grandchildren; six great grandchildren; one brother, Kenneth (Barb) Hay of Baxter Springs, Kansas and one sister, Patty Siefken of West Burlington.

Her son, Delmar Land; grandson, Christopher Cota; parents; and stepfather preceded her in death.

There will be no visitation or service for Ms. Land. According to Ms. Land's wishes, her body has been cremated.

Memorials have been established for the Alzheimer's Association and Great River Hospice. Contributions may be mailed to or left at Lunning Chapel.

Tributes

Mike Conner and his sister Nancy Sinning wrote on Jul 19, 2010:

"I never knew Wanda, but am a neighbor of her granddaughter, Bonnie. I'm sure Wanda was a good lady and will be missed. My sympathy to her family."

Rhonda Howard - Friend wrote on Jul 13, 2010:

"I have so many of them; Wanda and I worked together at Bookstore @ SCC. She was such a loving caring person, Her, her mother, grand daughters Connie and Bonnie and her Daughter Stacie were extended family for my Daughter and I . they still are. We had so many good times; her Dale Walker and I were not only co workers, we were also friends, we cared about each other and extended that beyond our working house. My Job began at SCC 24 years ago as I was hired as a temp fpr Wanda when she was recovering form a heart attack. To be quite honest I was not a happy camper when she came back as I knew I would be without a job. But .... Wanda, Dale and Elsie figured out a way to keep me and the rest is history. God bless your family and friends Wanda. May your family find comfort in knowing you reached out to every person you knew. You always gave me motherly advice some i wanted to hear some I didn't. You offered a tell it like it is friendship and that is one of the many things I admired about you. Your strength in caring for your family. When you are talking to God, would you ask him if he can put my mansion in Heavan right next to your. That would be so awesome !!! Blessings"

Rhonda Howard - Friend, wrote on Jul 13, 2010:

"Oh Wanda, it's bittersweet. You will be so missed, Yet you are now in the presence of our heavenly father. May your family find peace in knowing, you were called home a Journey we all must take. I love you, Wanda !!"