Visitation will be on Saturday, November 10, 2018 from 10:00 am – 11:00 am at St Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 914 West Blvd, Columbia, MO. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 am at the church with Pastor David Frerichs officiating. Private graveside services will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Columbia, MO. Celebration of Life will be at Country Club of Missouri, 1300 Woodrail Ave, Columbia, on Sunday, November 11, 2018 from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm.
Wanda was born on April 5, 1932 near Bricelyn, MN the daughter of Erikh and Marian Tysver who preceded her in death. She was married on June 17, 1951 in Bricelyn, MN to Byron Stover who preceded her in death on February 29, 2004. They moved to Columbia, MO in 1958 where they owned and operated Stover Carpet & Drapery for over 60 years. Wanda enjoyed being involved in the community where she was a member of Jaycees, Kings Daughters and Church Circle. She also enjoyed cooking, boating with her family, reading and gardening. She had a great devotion to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her family always came first; she made all family functions and holidays very special. Her family was her pride and joy.
Survivors include: two sons, Thomas Stover (Ruthie) and Scott Stover (Deb) both of Columbia, MO; one daughter, Susan Gund (Michael) of St. Louis, MO; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two step grandchildren; four step great-grandchildren and many loving nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Milford Tysver and Elmer Tysver and two sisters, Marguerite and Serena.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rainbow House or Missouri Cancer Associates or Hospice Compassus or St Andrew’s Lutheran Church, c/o Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 West, Columbia, MO 65202.
