Vanda L. Deaton, 67, of Lafayette, IN, died at 8:52 PM Sunday December 16, 2012 at Indiana University Health ER. She was born March 7, 1945, in Lafayette, IN, to the late Ernest and Katherine Grider Boardman. Vanda was a graduate from Boswell High School in Benton County class of 1963.On August 28,1968 she married Gerald Dean Deaton he passed away on July 9,1993. She had several businesses over the years that she owned and operated. She enjoyed horses,training them and showing them for over 20 years. A member of the Boswell Ambulance Board and Business Mens Association in Boswell . Surviving are Son- Ralph D. Underwood- Lafayette Daughter- Deana Paker – Romney Son- Jeffery Deaton- Lafayette Sister- Sandra Green- Logansport Sister- Elnora Gress- husband Thomas- Hoopston,IL Grand Children are- Bobby & Daniel Parker, Shay ,Michael & Tristin Deaton. Visitation will be 1pm-3pm Wednesday December 19, 2012 at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel Funeral Service 3pm Wednesday at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel Pastor Owen Mason officiating. Burial will be at Rest Haven Memorial Park. Preceded in death by Parents and one brother Those wishing may contribute to the American Cancer Society.