September 11, 1942 - October 29, 2024
Lorna Anne Amendt passed away suddenly at her home in Red Deer on October 29, 2024, at the age of 55 years.
Lorna was born on September 11, 1969, in Hanna, Alberta, the youngest child and only daughter of Frank and Ann Amendt. When she was very young her family moved to Grande Prairie, where she received most of her schooling. She spent her last two years of high school in Delia following her parents’ move to a farm in the Handhills. Lorna spent time at the University of Alberta and Olds College, before moving to Red Deer to study nursing. She proudly served the people of Drumheller as a Registered Nurse for many years.
Lorna enjoyed traveling, flowers, crafting, cooking, dogs, decorating for Christmas, and spending time with her extended family. She especially enjoyed being an aunt. She fought a brave battle with ovarian cancer thirteen years ago, a battle that she won, but which took a lasting toll on her health. She later provided support and comfort to numerous others who were battling cancer.
In 2023, Lorna sold the farm in the Handhills and moved with her faithful canine companion Sophie to Red Deer. She enjoyed a year there settling into her new home and enjoying the companionship of her longtime friend Jennifer Morris.
Lorna is survived by her father Frank (Lorraine) Amendt; her brothers Don (Rena), Glenn (Gail), and Darcy (Susan); nieces Sarah (Kim), Phoebe (Aaron) and Amy (Kayle); nephews Steve (Sarah), Matt (Emma), Adam (Kaitlyn), Gavin, Jackson and Samuel; as well as numerous great nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. She was predeceased by her mother Ann Amendt, infant brother Scott, and great nephew Levi.
A Family Memorial Service will be held on Saturday November 23 at 1:00 PM at the Breton Community Centre, 4715 – 50th Avenue, Breton, Alberta.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday November 24 at 12 Noon at the Jurassic Inn Salon A, 1103 AB-9, Drumheller, Alberta.
Donations in Lorna’s memory can be made to Ovarian Cancer Canada (ovariancanada.org).
