Wanda L. Blackburn

Wanda was born in Sand Springs, Oklahoma on October 25th, 1924 to Jessie and Virgil Minson. Growing up during the Great Depression and moving often to follow work, they lived in Telluride and Silverton, Colorado as well as several other places in Arkansas, Idaho and California. She left home at 16 to live with and older sister in California. Two years later, in Sacramento, working as a telephone operator, she met a handsome young soldier Calvin A Blackburn whom she was to marry on March 8th, 1943. Cal passed away on March 16th, 1997. They has three children: Don Blackburn, Prescott, Az. Susan Lalli, Tucson. Cinthia Lutes, New Mexico. Grandchildren Don Blackburn, Carlsbad, California. Christine Van Roy, Las Vegas. Carrie Lutes, New Mexico. Great Grandchildren: Nickolas, Carson, Jenna, Samantha, Alexis. Wanda has two remaining brothers Elsworth Groves of Bull Head City, AZ and Ernest Groves of Templeton, California. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Shirley and Patricia, and brothers Nolen and Norman. Special loving thanks go out to Jane Blackburn, Stephanie Blackburn, Lance and Brandon Donaldson and many others who knew and loved this lovely woman. Wanda loved her family and was treasured by all who ever knew her. She was a dedicated wife and mother who cooked everyday and maintained her home and property immaculately. Wanda was a dancer with the Daughter's of the Nile Olana Temple #131 Tucson, Az for several years while Cal was active in the Sabar Shrine Temple. Wanda lived several years in Prescott and so loved the mountain air and pines. Heartfelt thanks go out to Dr Frank Nagy, the nurses and staff of Prescott Family Hospice, New Horizons Care Home and Willow Wind for the loving care they provided over the past few years. Mom is now home with her family and friends in God's arms. Nothing could ever replace this wonderful little lady with so much poise and quiet influence on every life she touched. Thank you mom...

Service:
A private cremation to take place at the Bradshaw Crematory in Prescott Valley.