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Wanda Lee Waters, 62, of Bend passed away on October 9, 2107, at home.
Wanda was born in Campbellsville, Kentucky, to Stanley and Barbara Biggs on August 26, 1955. She went to Marysville High in Marysville, California; while in school she married Craig Waters in November 1971 and then graduated in 1972.
She worked for Lamon Construction Co. in Yuba City, California for 20-plus years. She co-owned Star Bait & Tackle in Linda, California, with her husband Craig. They sold that and retired to Bend in 2005. Later in 2008 they purchased Heritage USA in Sisters, an antique and gift store. She ran that until May of 2015 when she sold that business.
In October of 2015, she was diagnosed with brain cancer.
Wanda is survived by her husband, Craig of Bend; step-mother, Katha Biggs of Redmond; mother, Barbara Nelson of Bend; brother, Donnie (Dorothy) Biggs of Yuba City, California; sister, Kim (Billy) Wise of Rough and Ready, California; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Stanley Biggs.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to St. Charles Cancer Center and Partners in Care Hospice in Bend. A private memorial will be held at a late date. Contributions may be made to Partners in Care Hospice, 2075 NE Wyatt Ct., Bend, OR 97701.
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