Amanda Alice Cushman
July 09, 1977 - October 08, 2018
Obituary
MIDDLETON-Amanda Alice Cushman, age 41, of Middleton, passed away on Monday, Oct. 8, 2018, at her home. She was born on July 9, 1977, in Beloit, the daughter of Tony and Diana Wendricks. Amanda graduated from Middleton High School, and obtained an Associates in Forestry from Southwestern Oregon Community College in Coos Bay, Ore. During her working career, she loved her job managing the Magic Mill and spent time as an environmental analyst for the Dept. of Natural Resources.
Mandi's beautiful spirit and soul was recognized by many through the years. And she found it and recognized her spirituality herself again six months ago. Unfortunately the demons of drug addiction took her from us. During the sober time, her family again enjoyed her free spirit and positive energy. Amanda enjoyed nature, music, yoga, meditation and especially spending time with her treasured children, Willow and Hunter.
Amanda is survived by her parents; her children, Willow and Hunter; her brother, Matt (Miranda) Wendricks; her nieces, Aurora and Francesca; her godparents, Julie Cole and Bill and Jackie Brusky; eighteen uncles and aunts; thirty-five cousins; her birth mother, Tracy Smith; sister, Angela (Raul) Soto; and niece, Anabel.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Ralph and Ruth Viste; her paternal grandmother, Alice Wendricks; her aunt Celia, and uncle Bernard.
Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 7435 University Ave, Middleton, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, and again from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday.
Memorials may be made to the family to help care for Amanda’s children, Hope Haven Addiction Treatment Madison, or to GoFundMe at https://www.gofundme.com/education-fund-for-two-children?utm_source=internal&utm_medium=email&utm_content=cta_button&utm_campaign=upd_n
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Ave
608-831-6761
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Visitation
Fri Oct 12, 2018 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Middleton • 7435 University Ave., Middleton, WI 53562
Visitation
Sat Oct 13, 2018 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Middleton • 7435 University Ave., Middleton, WI 53562
Service
Sat Oct 13, 2018 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Middleton • 7435 University Ave., Middleton, WI 53562
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Pattie Martin
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Birth family meeting
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Pattie Martin
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My sweet niece, Your free now. Your eternal adenture begins. We may never know what you were searching for, but your in God's hands, your wings are your own. I've loved you for 41 yrs, I got to finally wrap my arms around you 6 yrs ago. Be at peace sweetheart. I love you!
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Bill Kessler
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Thank you Mandi for so many memories. The joyful child patrolling the sidelines of your dad’s softball games. The independent teen who created her own path . The loving mom. The excited homeowner. The forthright and public last battles with addiction that inspired us all. Yours was a special life to be positively remembered to eternity. God bless.
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Barbara Nickel
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Amanda, I was fortunate to meet you 6 years ago and fell in love with immediately, I never ever got to know you but you were always family in my heart. I was so very sad to hear you were struggling and that it finally took your sweet life. My prayers go out to your family and friends. I know in my heart that your grandmother and great grandmother that you never got to meet were at the gates of heaven waiting for you. Rest In Peace my beautiful great niece someday we will meet again.
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Brittany
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You were a best friend, I loved you and got to know and love your family too. You were a beautiful, bright soul, an amazing, loving mother, the kind of good person that made a noticeable positive impact on the lives around you. You will always be in my heart, Britt
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Manu Jobst
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My deepest condolences to Amanda's family and children. I did not know her very well, but enjoyed her kind company last Thursday while she was in training, joining our shop as a new team member.
She was very excited for all her new beginnings and to meet new people. When we parted that evening, we both were laughing and looking forward to see each other soon. I am deeply saddened she left so soon! I am blessed I got to meet you, even if just for a little while. Good bye Amanda. ;-)