1935
Wanda
2016
Wanda Eunice Stinson
July 9, 1935 — April 16, 2016
Aztec
Wanda Eunice Swearengin Stinson
July 9, 1935 - April 16, 2016
Wanda Eunice Stinson, a long-time resident of Aztec, New Mexico, died Saturday the 16th of April at Cedar Ridge Inn Nursing Home.
Wanda was born July 9, 1935 in Ava, Missouri to Emmitt Lon and Naomi Lou (Stillings) Swearengin. Wanda was raised in Ava and graduated from Ava High School in 1953.
Ray and Wanda met in Wichita, Kansas, while Wanda was employed by the ATandT Telephone Company and Ray was employed by Boeing Aircraft Co. They were married in Wichita on October 27, 1954.
In 1957 they moved to Albuquerque, where Wanda also worked for ATandT and PNM and Ray worked for Sandia Corp. While living in Albuquerque they had 2 children. Their daughter Diana was born March 2, 1957 and son Randy was born June 4, 1963.
In 1969 the family moved to Phoenix, Arizona. While living there Wanda earned her teaching degree at Grand Canyon University. In August of 1983 she received a Master's Degree in teaching from Northern Arizona University.
In 1974 they moved to Aztec, New Mexico. Wanda taught for Central Consolidated School District. She retired from teaching in 1994. Wanda spent a lot of time on her hobbies, quilting and crocheting. She often sold the items she made at local craft fairs.
Wanda is survived by her husband of 61 years, Ray L. Stinson; Daughter, Diana L. Boyack and husband Richard of Pocatello, Idaho; Son, Randall R. Stinson of Farmington, New Mexico; Grandchildren, Dawn M. Lacey and husband Darris, Tristan R. Boyack, and Taran R. Boyack; Great Grandchildren, Dustin J. Lacey, Dylan N. Lacey and Darrick T. Lacey; Sisters, Esther Mahan and Ruth Shortt; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents Emmitt and Naomi Swearengin, her brothers; Doris Swearengin and Glenn Swearengin.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday April 19, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 505 N. Oliver Dr. in Aztec. Bishop David Larson will conduct the ceremony.
Pallbearers are Randy Stinson, Herb Stinson, Johnny Stinson, Tim Utton, Robbie Genson and Carl Blackburn.
Honorary pallbearers are Bob Carmen, Tristan Boyack, Taran Boyack and Darris Lacey.
Arrangements are being made at Cope Memorial Chapel of Aztec, 405 S. Main Ave.; (505)334-9332.
Wanda Eunice Swearengin Stinson
July 9, 1935 - April 16, 2016
Wanda Eunice Stinson, a long-time resident of Aztec, New Mexico, died Saturday the 16th of April at Cedar Ridge Inn Nursing Home.
Wanda was born July 9, 1935 in Ava, Missouri to Emmitt Lon and Naomi Lou (Stillings) Swearengin. Wanda was raised in Ava and graduated from Ava High School in 1953.
Ray and Wanda met in Wichita, Kansas, while Wanda was employed by the ATandT Telephone Company and Ray was employed by Boeing Aircraft Co. They were married in Wichita on October 27, 1954.
In 1957 they moved to Albuquerque, where Wanda also worked for ATandT and PNM and Ray worked for Sandia Corp. While living in Albuquerque they had 2 children. Their daughter Diana was born March 2, 1957 and son Randy was born June 4, 1963.
In 1969 the family moved to Phoenix, Arizona. While living there Wanda earned her teaching degree at Grand Canyon University. In August of 1983 she received a Master's Degree in teaching from Northern Arizona University.
In 1974 they moved to Aztec, New Mexico. Wanda taught for Central Consolidated School District. She retired from teaching in 1994. Wanda spent a lot of time on her hobbies, quilting and crocheting. She often sold the items she made at local craft fairs.
Wanda is survived by her husband of 61 years, Ray L. Stinson; Daughter, Diana L. Boyack and husband Richard of Pocatello, Idaho; Son, Randall R. Stinson of Farmington, New Mexico; Grandchildren, Dawn M. Lacey and husband Darris, Tristan R. Boyack, and Taran R. Boyack; Great Grandchildren, Dustin J. Lacey, Dylan N. Lacey and Darrick T. Lacey; Sisters, Esther Mahan and Ruth Shortt; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents Emmitt and Naomi Swearengin, her brothers; Doris Swearengin and Glenn Swearengin.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday April 19, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 505 N. Oliver Dr. in Aztec. Bishop David Larson will conduct the ceremony.
Pallbearers are Randy Stinson, Herb Stinson, Johnny Stinson, Tim Utton, Robbie Genson and Carl Blackburn.
Honorary pallbearers are Bob Carmen, Tristan Boyack, Taran Boyack and Darris Lacey.
Arrangements are being made at Cope Memorial Chapel of Aztec, 405 S. Main Ave.; (505)334-9332.
Service Details
Tuesday, April 19th, 2016 10:00am, Aztec LDS Church, 505 N. Oliver , Aztec NM 87410
Interment Details
Aztec Cemetery
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