Wanda Milledge Bennett was born Dec. 18, 1919, in McMinville, Ore., and died April 9, 2008.

In 1920 the family moved to Grants Pass, Ore., where she spent her formative years. Wanda was a keen student as she graduated from Grants Pass High School early and attended the University of Oregon at 16 years of age. She belonged to the Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority.

After finishing college she worked as a legal secretary for Balderree Killoran & Nelson in Grants Pass. Later she worked for the Island County Prosecuting Attorney’s office in Coupeville, where she and her husband of 62 years retired.

Wanda married Stanley M. Bennett on Oct. 17, 1941, and they shared a life of passion for music, dancing and horses. In Grants Pass they raised three children, who were quite a handful.

Wanda was active in P.T.A. and a Boy Scout and Girl Scout leader. After retiring from ranching, logging and construction businesses, Stan and Wanda moved to Coupeville where they spent much of their time sailing and fishing in the San Juan Islands.

Wanda is survived by her sons Stephen and Michael, and her daughter Jan Alison Bennett. We will miss her wonderful sense of humor, her impeccable taste, her kindness and generosity. The family will have a private memorial service. Local arrangements were made through Whidbey Memorial with great appreciation from the family.