Wanda Lou Smith

Wanda Lou (Bergrud) Smith, 86 of Winona, formerly of Mabel, died Monday, September 18, 2017 at St. Anne Extended Health Care in Winona. Wanda was born to Albert and Lennie Bergrud on June 24, 1931. She met Eldon Smith and married him on October 2, 1948. The had one daughter, Sharon. They farmed in the Canton area until moving to Mabel in 1961. There Wanda cooked at the Mabel nursing home for 30 years. She loved to golf and had two holes in one. Wanda was an avid Green Bay Packer fan. She loved to cook and bake for her family. There were always pails of cookies. In 2010, they moved to Winona to be closer to their family.
Wanda is survived by her daughter, Sharon (Craig) Lanswerk; granddaughters, Angela (Tony) Hoeser, Tammy (Derek) Bosteter; great-grandchildren, Darienne (Andrew) Frickson, McKenzie (Adam) Frickson, Kayla Bosteter; great-great-grandchildren, Paisley and Jolena Frickson; sister, Mavis Arneson and many relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eldon; her parents; sisters, Tinka, Hazel, Gwyneth, Orpha; brother, Archie.
Wanda's family would like to thank St. Anne's for their wonderful care. The staff was caring, supportive, kind and loving. She loved you all. Also a big thank you to the St. Croix Hospice for their care and support. Thank you, she had wonderful care from all of you. Love you all and God Bless.
A visitation will be held from 11 AM to 1 PM with a funeral service starting at 1 PM on Friday, September 22 at Hoff Celebration of Life Center, Goodview. Burial will be at Mabel Lutheran Cemetery in Mabel, MN.