Wanda June Dima Obituary (2015 - 2015)

Wanda June Dima, 65, of Baker City died June 9, 2015. There will be a private graveside service for Wanda at Mt. Hope Cemetery on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at 11:00 A.M.. Pastor Jesse Whitford of the Baker City Christian Church will officiate. A reception will follow at Wanda's home. Wanda lived her entire life in Baker City and lived it to the fullest. Unselfish to a fault, she would have never wanted her obituary to be a sad, morose statement that caused those who knew her sadness. She would have wanted it to be a celebration of her life and a cause for all who loved her to reminisce about the good times we had with her. Wanda was a strong willed woman and refreshingly honest. Someone you could go to and get a true opinion on things and know that sugar coating was out the window. She was steadfast in her beliefs but also willing to hear the other side of the story. She carried on a life long war with dirt and dust keeping an impeccable home as those of us who visited her know. She enjoyed spending time in her flower garden and making her home and yard into a source of pride. Many summer evenings was spent with family under her apple tree chatting the hours away with belly laughs and libations. An impeccable cook, she was also delighted in a night out and loved any restaurant that could make a perfect martini (Grey Goose, straight up and don't forget the olives)! Wanda very much enjoyed being outside and taking advantage of what living in Baker City had to offer. Camping in the mountains and boating at Phillips Lake and Brownlee Reservoir always brought her joy. Traveling and getting into mischief with her sister Charmaine was always a source of enjoyment. Her QVC addiction was legendary putting her on a first name bases with the UPS man and constantly buying thoughtful gifts for family and friends. She touched the hearts of many people in her life through her work at Dr. Heizer's office and managed his many rental properties. Losing mom was a devastating event and our sorrows are many. That being said, we choose to celebrate her and the remarkable life she lived. Don't cry because she is gone, smile because she was here. She was preceded in death by her mother, Shirley Smith. Survivors include her father, Kenneth Smith; Sister, Charmaine Boesch; Children, Sandy and Brian Fosnaugh; Niece, Amy Brownell and a Grandson, Jett Hulen. Memorial contributions may be made to Heart-N-Home Hospice in care of Gray's West & Company Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, OR 97814.