Gloria Katherine Wanamaker, age 84, of Jamestown, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 22, 2023.

Gloria was born May 16th, 1939 at their home in Edmunds to Ernest and Katherine (Hertel) Siebert.  She graduated from Jamestown High School in 1957.   On June 2nd, 1957 Gloria married the love of her life, Marvin Wanamaker, in Edmunds, ND. They were married by Rev. N.E. McCoy.  Shortly after their marriage, they moved to Long Beach, California where Gloria worked in a shipyard while Marvin was in the Navy. In 1958, they moved back to the family farm in Edmunds, ND where they farmed together for over 30 years.

Gloria, a homemaker for many years, raised their 2 children, Mel O’ Dee and Rodney, while helping Marvin on the farm. She spent quite a few years as the Edmunds township clerk. She was a member of the Pingree Congregational Church and a member of the Congregational Ladies Aid. She loved to garden and tend to her flowers. Her yard and her house were always immaculate. She also loved baking and making her Bohemian treat, kolaches (which her grandkids always fought over).

After moving to Jamestown in 1989, Gloria became a member of the St. Paul’s Methodist Church which she was active in for several years. During this time, she was also a receptionist at Dr. Ramsey, D.D.S. dental office.

In 2000, Marvin and Gloria started spending their winters in South Texas. They attended many Jams, dances, and fellowship gatherings, which they enjoyed to the fullest. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and “Wanamaker Wednesdays” at the Pingree Cafe.

Gloria is survived by: her husband, Marvin Wanamaker Jr., children Mel O’ Dee (David) Horejsi, Rodney Wanamaker, grandchildren, Christi (Eric) Ova, Dustin (Amber) Horejsi, Jessica Horejsi (Ryan Romans), Taylor Wanamaker, and Ethan Wanamaker, 8 great grandchildren, one nephew and one niece.

She is preceded in death by: her parents, mother-in-law Beverly Wanamaker, father-in-law Marvin Wanamaker Sr., her brother Edwin Siebert, and sister-in-law Barb Siebert.

A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, June 26, 2023 at Eddy Funeral Home with Pastor Bryce Tahran officiating. Eddy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.