Amy Anderson

1983 - 2017

It is with sadness that the family of Amy Ruth Anderson (nee Gough), announce her unexpected passing in Edmonton on Monday, February 6, 2017 at the age of 33 years.

Relatives and friends were invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, February 9, 2017 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. and also at the church prior to the funeral service on Friday, February 10, 2017 between 9:30 A.M. and 10:40 A.M.

The Funeral Service was held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Taber Stake Centre, 4709 - 50 Avenue, Taber on Friday, February 10, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. Burial followed at the Taber Memorial Garden.

Amy was the beloved wife of Ryan Anderson of Wetaskiwin and was a devoted and loving mother to their four children Lily (10), Wade (8), Reid (5) and Dylan (4). Amy was born and raised in Taber, a cherished daughter of Rod and Karen Gough, a dear sister to Jill (Chris) Livingstone, Vicki (Clint) Porter, Brad (Sarah) Gough, Melissa Gough, Matthew (Erin) Gough and was a wonderful aunt to her eight nieces and six nephews. She will be fondly remembered by her grandmas June Gough and Barbara Wilmot; Ryan’s parents Ed and Cathy Anderson and his sister Jen (Jason) Prevost. Amy is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many dear friends.

Amy was a pleasure to be around, bringing infectious laughter, happiness and fun to whomever she was with. She enjoyed funny stories and jokes and always had a witty comeback ready. Amy seemed to know all the words to songs and could pull a movie quote out at the perfect time. Her nephews admired her as an expert at playing Super Mario.

Amy was strong-willed, always doing things in her own way but anyone who knew her, also knew of her tender loving heart. She was fiercely loyal and devoted to her family as a wife, mother, daughter, sister and aunt. Others describe Amy as genuine and authentic in every circumstance.

She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served faithfully in various positions in the church, letting her actions manifest her testimony of the gospel. She helped others in quiet ways such as shoveling the driveway of her widowed neighbor whenever it snowed and befriending and caring for the missionaries. Amy knew how to make people feel important and loved.

Being with family and friends was her top priority and she made every effort to be with loved ones as much as possible. She knew what was most important and dedicated her life to those things.

If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, Amy’s family request that you do a small act of kindness in her honour.