Wanda Jean Vanderpool Tobin Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Wanda Jean Vanderpool Tobin (Lawrence, Kansas), whose life came to an end on December 1, 2025 at the age of 80, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Wanda Jean Vanderpool Tobin to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Iona Olivia and Walt Vanderpool. She is survived by: her siblings, Kay Mora (KS) and Todd Schanze (OR); her stepfather Joseph LaOrange; her stepsister Darlena LaOrange (KS); her sisters, Iona and Myrtle; her daughters, Yvonne "Lynae" Martin (John) of Kansas City, MO, Michell "Missy" Egger of Raymore, MO and Billi "Jo" Riese (Michael) of Warrensburg, MO.; her grandchildren, Desi (Rodney), Dominic (Kelsey), Kyle (Hali), Dieja (Seth), Megan, Corey (Kristen), Ian (Caroline) and Madi; and her great grandchildren, Kohen, Jordan, Micah, Lorelei, Beck, Avery, Oliana and Oli.
Through her eight decades on earth, Wanda lived through 14 presidents, three British monarchs, the end of World War II, the Atomic Age, Viet Nam, Korean War, the Cold War, a presidential assassination and resignation, Desert Storm, 9/11, War on Terrorism, three impeachments and a global pandemic.
The family requests donation: Lawrence Presbyterian Manor Good Sam https://www.presbyterianmanors.org or The DAV Charitable Service Trust https://cst.dav.org.
