Amanda D. Kessler

Grant us, when this short life is past, The glorious evening that shall last; That, by a holy death attain, Eternal glory may be gained. Amanda graduated from Eaton Rapids High School, attended Lansing Community College, and received an Associate’s Degree. She was a long-time employee of The Dispatch in Lansing. She participated in many sports in school and as an adult, including playing on a City Champion BAD Girls softball team. She was a co-founder and lively participant of family camping trips to the UP and beyond. She played a never-ending game of fetch with her dog Tangre Dawn … to be continued! Amanda’s complete biography with family information and a memory page for friends and family to share fond memories of Amanda is available at https://www.kessler517.com DAWN A warm ray of light piercing The darkness of days past – A new and ever-brightening world to behold. Eyes the blue of the sky look up to a new-found world beyond the clouds. The spirit leaves the weight of earthly bonds behind And soars to the heavens above – To be greeted by the Father at the gate. Soon to be joined by family and friends from days past. To roam with Tangre the blissful beaches in the sky and Forever wear her beautiful smile. Amanda, you will be missed now and always by your family, friends and all whose lives you have touched. You will be forever in our hearts.