Wanda M. Herigstad-Reinwald

Wanda M. Herigstad-Reinwald
June 8, 1927- April 6, 2015
Wanda, age 87 died April 6, 2015. Born in Seneca, MO to Wade and Pearl Simpson, she was the eldest of six children. Wanda grew up in Colton OR and attended Colton High School where she became editor of the yearbook, captain of the women's basketball team and Senior Class President. Following graduation, Wanda moved to Salem OR and worked as a clerk for the State Accident Commission (SAIF).
Wanda married Lester Herigstad of Mt. Angel OR after his Army discharge. They moved to Salem OR where their children were born: Gene; twins, Donna and Diane; and Nathan. Wanda's family was her highest priority.
From 1967 until her retirement in 1992, Wanda served as manager at the State of Oregon's Salem Rehabilitation Facility. Her dedication, skills and hard work made her responsible for the creation, development and successful operation of the SRF social living program designed to assist clients to live independently.
She married Lloyd Reinwald in 1983 and their home became the family gathering place for three generations. Wanda and Lloyd were active, long time members of Holy Cross Church; they enjoyed camping and fishing at Diamond Lake; and travels to Washington D.C, Chicago Ill and Palm Springs CA. Many memories were shared as Wanda and her younger sister, Dixie, traveled to London England and Edinburgh Scotland. Wanda was proud of her Scottish heritage.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, husbands, son, Gene and grandson, Zachery Herigstad. Wanda is survived by her sister, Dixie Arthur of Washington D.C; twin daughters Donna Selby of Salem and Diane Fountain (Gary) of Castle Rock WA; son, Nathan Herigstad of Salem; foster children, Dennis Earhart (Michigan) and Dan (Kim) Earhart of Lebanon; step-children: David Reinwald, Jeannine Reinwald (Phil Beckley) of Salem; Dennis (Vickie) Reinwald of Eugene, and Steve Reinwald (Debbie Tubbs) of Tacoma WA. She is survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Thank you to Southern Hills Assisted Living staff and residents; Rev. Patricia Hughes and friends of Holy Cross Lutheran Church; Northwest Rehabilitation Center and friends; Gentiva Hospice; and Restlawn Funeral Home. Special thanks for the loving contributions and care: Dixie Arthur, Dyana Selby, Ray White, Taft and Bobbie Mitchell, Jim Bellah and Chris Mulligan, Liz Landis, Jeanne Hollatz, David Reinwald, Heather Williams, Gary and Diane Fountain, Donna Selby and Nathan Herigstad.
A memorial service will be held on May 15, 2015, 1 pm, at Salem Alliance Church, 555 Gaines Street NE, Salem, Oregon 97301. Refreshments will be served following the service.
If you have a memory of Wanda you would like to share, please post your thoughts under the story tab at: http://wanda-reinwald.forevermissed.com/ . Should you wish to mail your comments, please send to: Donna Selby, 872 Belmont Street NE, Salem OR 97301.
Remembrances may be made in Wanda Reinwald's name to the following: American Cancer Society or to Gentiva Hospice in gratitude for their wonderful care.