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LANE, Wanema Ann[1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
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Name LANE, Wanema Ann [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] Birth 6 September 1936 Meridian, ID
[1, 2, 3, 4] Gender Female Death 27 January 2008 Leavenworth, Chelan County, Washington, United States of America
[4] Notes - Wanema died at her home in Leavenworth on January 27, 2008, from cancer. Wanema was born September 6, 1936, to Earl and Elma Lane in Boise, ID. The family moved to Omak, WA when Wanema was young. She graduated from Omak High School June 1, 1954. Wanema married Robert Burke on March 2, 1956, and had two children. The family moved to Wenatchee in early 1960. Wanema was a travel agent for almost 30 years and traveled to many places. Wanema married Thomas Beemer March 11, 1989, and moved to Leavenworth. She was retired and enjoyed traveling with her daughter and spending time with her grandchildren. Wanema lived in Leavenworth until her death. Wanema is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Mark Kestner; her son and daughter-in-law, Rob and Chris Burke; her step-daughter, Holly Beemer; her step-son, Steve Beemer; five grandchildren, Jennifer Kestner Dieringer, Becca Kestner, Christopher Burke, Jessica Burke and Katelyn Burke; her sister, Mary Canan; her brother, John Lane; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son; and her two husbands. There will be a Celebration of Wanema’s Life at her home in Leavenworth on February 9, 2008, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Arrangements are by Jones and Jones ~ Betts Funeral Home.
Person ID I422179505024 Ancestry dot com tree Last Modified 22 Oct 2025
Family BEEMER, Thomas Arthur, b. 2 October 1921, Yerington, Lyon County, Nevada, United States of America
d. 13 January 1999, Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington, United States of America
(Age 77 years) Marriage 28 Feb 1989 Chelan, Washington, USA
[3, 5] Family ID F5071 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 22 Oct 2025
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