Wanda Cornell Obituary

To the family...



My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family of Wanda Cornell! She truly is a great loss to many of

us whose life she touched in her very quiet and dignified way.



I'm not sure when I met Wanda but it was many years ago through tennis, our mutual love for the sport. Wanda was a very accomplished and seasoned player and had many outstanding shots up her sleeve drawing them out when she needed them. I will always remember her short cross court shot when I knew it was coming and still I couldn't do anything about it. Or, her powerful down the line shot when I least expected it and that darn lob that never ceased to fail her. Let's just say, she always had us on our toes! Being Wandas partner was a treat! She was always fair, honest, and shied away from controversy.



Off the court, Wanda was a very private person! Those of us that got to know her knew she had a large and wonderful family. She was especially proud of her son Stephen and his many accomplishments. She was sometimes in awe of his skills and knowledge of the computer world as well as his wonderful and caring ways toward her.



I had the pleasure to see Wanda two days before she passed away. I went to see her at her home, and althought it was very difficult for me to see her in such pain, I feel fortunate and honored to have had the pleasure to spend some time with her. Several of her children where there and I knew that she was well taken care of during her last days on earth.



She truly was a treasure!



Wanda, I miss you terrbly and think about you often!

I was very fortunate to have met Wanda many years ago. We played tennis together, both singles and doubles. Whenever I played doubles on the same court as Wanda, I always hoped that we would be partners. Our games were compatible. When she became ill, she never complained and whenever we would see her she always was upbeat. I miss her very much and think about her often. If there is a court up in heaven, I know she is out there playing. Whenever her name is mentioned she is referred to as a "great lady". She truly was. Our prayers go out to her family. We are sorry for their loss.



Jennifer and Manfred Haja

Wanda was one of my best friends. Her loss is a great one for me. I had the pleasure of meeting her many, many years ago, and we became good friends on and off the tennis court.



I will remember our trip to Florida, and the many laughs we had. I really had to persuade her to take time off from work, but finally she agreed, and I am happy to say that she had a fun time.



Thanksgiving was a special time for her and I shed a few tears on Thanksgiving day as I remembered her, while watching the Detroit Football game.



Every year, including last year and was in pain, before she had been diagnosed with cancer, she drove to Detroit. She usually took her grandaughter with her to visit her sister. She loved to go to the Lions game, but hadn't for a few years (I think). She loved it when the Bears played the Lions on Thanksgiving. She was an avid Bears Fan and also a Bulls fan.



Wanda we will miss you



Barbara

I had the privilege of dealing with Wanda in three different activities for many years, and all were enjoyable thanks to Wanda. The first activity was tennis, which Wanda loved and played superbly. I played in a mixed doubles group with Wanda for a couple of years, and the times she was my partner were always fun. She was always very positive - no matter how things were going, a shrewd player, and very forgiving of her partner's mistakes. Because of her love of tennis, she became a member of the Winnetka Tennis Association Board, and was the long-time Membership Chairman. I was also on the WTA Board for the many years Wanda was a member. Thus, I can attest that Wanda was a suberb Board member. She was always present at Board meetings, on time, reliable, and participated in all WTA events for which women were eligible. When Wanda promised to do something, she always delivered. While a Board member, Wanda did all of the WTA mailings, and only charged the WTA for supplies and postage - never her preparation time! My third activity with Wanda was as a customer of A-OK Business Services. Every April Wanda (with some help from daughter Stephanie) typed up my North Suburban Tennis Federation schedules for six leagues. The schedules were a pressure job because they had to be completed in a short time and be mistake-free. I spent a lot od time at A-OK proof reading. Wanda was always pleasant to work with, making all corrections quickly, and was always forgiving when the mistakes turned out to be mine! Wanda also did some mailings for my wife Mary Lou - a professional artitst. Mary Lou also enjoyed working with Wanda and found her A-OK service to be excellent.

I will miss Wanda and know that the whole WTA Board will be eternally grateful for her many contributions to Winnetka tennis.

Dear Steve

We are so sorry to of the loss of your mother. You are in out thoughts and prayers.

Love,

Larry & Patty Mix (Joey's Angels)

It was a pleasure working with Wanda on the Winnetka Tennis Association Board and spending time with her on the tennis court and surrounding social events.

What wonderful memories we have of sharing good times with Wanda. We'll miss you and keep you in our prayers. You were truely a friend.

Our sympathy to all her family.

I played tennis with your Mom and I can tell you she will be missed. Not only did she love her tennis, all of us who had the pleasure of sharing the court with her loved her. She was a dear. I send my deepest sympathy and are keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Please accept my deepest sympathy on Wanda's death. I played tennis with her at Winnetka and she was a marvelous lady. I know she will be greatly missed by her family and all her friends.

Judy Blunck

Wanda never had an unkind word to say about anyone. We could always count on her for a level-headed, kind response. I had the pleasure of playing tennis with her and served on the WTA Board with her as well. She will be missed by many.



Elaine

My grandmother,a great woman,mother,and friend.She was loved by many,and she we be missed.

Especially the drive to michagan every year.