Wanda F. Eslinger

September 6, 1950 - May 26, 2019

Wanda Ferne Eslinger, 68, of Malaga, WA, passed away in Wenatchee, WA, on May 26, 2019, after a two-year struggle with cancer. She was born in Wenatchee on September 6, 1950, to George and Grace Eslinger. She lived in Entiat, Elk, and Ardenvoir, WA, before moving to Malaga in 1963. Wanda graduated from Wenatchee High School (1968) and worked in fruit orchards for nearly 30 years. Although never married, she loved children. Along with her mother, Wanda provided a home for dozens of foster children over the years, including some with special needs who stayed until they reached adulthood. She loved reading, photography, knitting, especially for family members, and traveling to visit family. For the last 25 years she worked in daycare, taking care of infants. She bought her first computer in 2002, taught herself to use it, and later became an avid Facebook user. Wanda was a devout Christian, and attended the Wenatchee Church of the Nazarene for nearly 40 years. Wanda is survived by brother Paul (Sharon) Eslinger of Richland, WA, and sister Sheri (Danny) Howton of Spokane, WA. She was preceded in death by parents George and Grace Eslinger and brother Ralph Eslinger. Wanda’s life will be celebrated on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 2:00 PM at the Wenatchee Church of the Nazarene on 1011 S. Miller St., Wenatchee, WA with Pastor Mike Malmin. No internment service is planned but internment will be at the Entiat Cemetery