Amanda was born January 1, 1930 during a New Years Eve snowstorm in Speers, Saskatchewan. Amanda arrived safely into this world by the loving hands of her Grandmother, as the Doctor was lost in the storm.
Amanda spent the last 40 years living in Kenora after stops in Saskatoon, Armstrong, and Winnipeg. Amanda will be deeply missed by all her family and friends, especially Ernie her husband of 68 years.
Amanda unable to have her own children she and Ernie lovingly opened their hearts and home adopting three children. Amanda is also survived by her sons Gregory (Neva), Derrick (Barb), and daughter Jane (Robert).
Amanda spent countless hours doing puzzles and playing Rummoli, Cribbage, Sorry, and Scrabble with her grandchildren Heather (Dylan), Cory, Tina (Christopher), Christopher (Mabel), Brandon, Jenny (Jerry), Richard, Nicholas (Anne) and Giada (Jay). Amanda was also blessed with four beautiful great grand children Emma, Peyton, Landon and Hazel. Amanda had a special place in her heart for her nieces and nephews with whom she loved as her own.
Her love for music started at a very young age. She played piano for her church choir and taught piano to budding musicians. Christmas never went by without carols and hymns being sung with Amanda playing the piano and harmonizing with her beautiful alto voice. She was sure to make your favourite treat when she knew when you were coming for a visit. Her whipped shortbread and peanut butter square were a favourite of many. Amanda was not a big risk taker but at 65 she pierced her ears and took up golf. Amanda’s love for numbers led her to careers at the Imperial Bank of Canada, H & R Block, Standard Reality, Husky and Russell A. Woods Surveying.
Amanda is predeceased by her loving grandson and guardian angel Jeffery, her parents (Helen, Peter and Cornelius), sister (Irmgard), two brother-in-laws (Rueben and Bill), sister-in-law (Irene), nephews (Harley and Steve) and great niece (Tamara).
Amanda may you rest in peace in the loving arms of your Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ!
Our family would like to thank all the caring staff at Pinecrest who assisted our mom live her final years with dignity and grace.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Pinecrest Home or Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation.
In accordance with Amanda’s wishes there will be a private graveside service and internment in the fall.
Online condolences may be made at www.brownfuneralhomekenora.com
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