Obituary of Amanda Budreau

Amanda Lynn (Bowers) Budreau, 46, of Dowling, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital, following a brief and courageous battle with cancer. She was born on September 11, 1965 in Charleston, South Carolina to Elwood and Danette (Lind) Bowers. Amanda graduated from Battle Creek Central High School and was employed for many years with Felpausch Grocery, and Family Dollar. She also worked with her family at Brookside Greenhouse and most recently as an administrative assistant at Prairie Farms. On July 21, 1984 she married Randy Budreau at a ceremony in Battle Creek. Amanda enjoyed spending time gardening and being outdoors with her family and friends. On many occasions her yard would be filled with tents and campers as friends would gather with her and her husband, who were owners and operators of "Camp Wannabeer!" Above her love for nature could only be found in her family. Time spent with grandchildren was very precious to her. She is preceded in death by her father Elwood Bowers. Amanda is survived by her husband Randy Budreau of Dowling, her mother Danette Birch of Battle Creek, two sons Andrew (Emily) Budreau of Hastings and Randy Budreau of Battle Creek, a daughter Candice Budreau of Battle Creek, eight grandchildren, three brothers; Martin (Joanie) Bowers of Battle Creek, Gerald "Jerry" (Diane) Bowers of LaPorte, Indiana and James Bowers of Kalamazoo, four sisters; Elaine (Christopher) Poost Wyalusing, Pennsylvania, Sonya McGinnis of Battle Creek, Barbara (Stan) Russell of Battle Creek and Susannah (Frank) Cope of Battle Creek, two brothers in law, Rick (Shellie) Budreau of Battle Creek and Bob (Barb) Budreau of Bellevue, and several nieces and nephews. A celebration of Amanda's life will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at The Potter's House Church 226 Capital Ave. NE in Battle Creek. Memorial contributions may be made in Amanda's memory to Battle Creek Relay for Life C/O American Cancer Society 1400 W. Milham, Portage, Michigan 49024.