Obituary of Amanda Fischer

October 25, 1916 – May 15, 2015 It is with sadness, the family of Amanda Elizabeth (Nikkel) Fischer announce her passing at the age of 98 years. She grew up in the Laird area, married Arnold Fischer and they farmed north east of Laird, where they raised their children. They sold the farm in 1973, and built a home in Waldheim, where they both worked for several years before retiring. She was very involved in her church, both in Laird and Waldheim. Following Arnold’s passing she remained in Waldheim, moving to Pineview Manor in Rosthern when she was 95, residing there until March of this year, when her health failed and she went to the Nursing Home. She is survived by sons Elmer, Gary (Shirley) and Edward (Susan), daughters Ruby (Ross) and Edna, 8 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild, and their families. A Memorial Service will be held at the Waldheim Mennonite Brethren Church, Waldheim, SK, at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2015. Arrangements are in care of Funk’s Funeral Home, Rosthern, SK, (306-232-5245, http://www.funksfuneralhome.ca).