Mrs. Amy Kathryn Aubry Walker

To Mrs. Amy Kathryn Walker, the entire world was a stage. An expressive, optimistic, and uninhibited individual, she was a performer in the theater of life. To everyone around her, she seemed to be eternally happy, and she willingly shared that joy with anyone whose life she touched. For Amy, bringing out the best in any situation was as easy as offering a smile, a witty remark or the twinkle of an eye. And with just those simple gestures, she could evoke the most pleasant of emotions. Amy really mastered the art of living and had great fun in doing so.

      Amy was born on November 6, 1934 at Saginaw General Hospital in Saginaw,Michigan,U. S. A. Her parents were Charles and Eleanor Aubry. Amy was raised in Saginaw,Michigan. Even as a child, Amy had the ability to lift the spirits of all those around her. She was raised to be warm, caring and friendly. She couldn’t help but capture everyone’s attention. She was definitely a little bit of a show off, but in doing so, she succeeded in entertaining her entire family.

      Always a good playmate, Amy was easygoing and fun loving. She managed to lighten the mood wherever she was, even during family squabbles. She seemed to have a knack for bringing compromise and erasing tense situations around the house. Due to a generous dose of common sense, Amy managed to find a satisfying solution to basic problems. Amy was raised with two. She had one older brother,Richard, and one older sister,Carolyn.

      All of Amy's playful good humour carried over into her childhood. She was possessed with an outgoing personality, a lively imagination and a mellowed enthusiasm for life that allowed her to be constantly on the go. As a result, Amy experienced a rather active childhood, and this suited her very well. She took part in baseball.

      Ask anyone who knew her from school and they would tell you that Amy was a class “cut-up.” She didn’t do it to be unkind or to garner all the attention. Rather, Amy simply enjoyed others’ laughter and the sounds of her friends and acquaintances having a good time. It could be said that for Amy, grades may not have been the most important thing to her, but she really did enjoy her school experience. Since experience was Amy's best teacher. She enjoyed hands-on learning and applying the “practical” approach to knowledge, rather than getting caught up in “theory.” Amy graduated from Saginaw High School in 1952. She enjoyed some courses more than others, having favourite classes and teachers. Her favourite class in high school was music.

      Amy never actually encountered a stranger in her dealings with people. She was drawn to individuals and crowds, using her gregarious, adaptable and outgoing personality to captivate her audience. This quality allowed Amy to continually develop new relationships, ever widening her circle of friends. Amy delighted in her role among all her acquaintances, because she viewed them all as potential spectators for her performance. Whether it was a story, a joke, a song or just plain fooling around, Amy was always right at home putting on a show among her friends. Amy utilized her interest in others as a great way to connect with them. While growing up, some of her best friends were Janet Caverly,Leore Gale, David Blake, Dick Moreau, Jack Merlich and Gunther Mayer. Amy loved sharing life and having her home filled with people she knew.

      The gift of being emotionally expressive and outwardly affectionate made Amy very easy to approach. On October 26, 1957 Amy exchanged wedding vows with Robert Walker at Warren Avenue Presbyterian Church of Saginaw,Michigan. She tried hard not to impose on her spouse. She was always sensitive to other people’s feelings, and that was especially true in marriage.

      Perhaps the reason Amy related so well to children was the fact that she never really completely grew up herself. The ability to be just a “kid at heart” helped her in raising her own children. Amy was blessed with three, two daughters,Jane and Kathy, and one son, Richard. They were also blessed with three grandchildren, Russell,Jordan and Jenna. Amy had the ability to focus her attention on the present moment. If she was spending time with the kids, that’s where all of her attention was directed. Amy's compassionate side prevented her from being a strict disciplinarian, and she could turn just about any situation into a playful, learning experience. She could spend hours entertaining them with fun and creative play. In fact, Amy had a knack for turning some of those nasty old chores into games.

      Amy was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Sir William Stephenson Branch 637.

      Amy felt excited and challenged by sports. Even if she wasn’t the best, Amy loved to participate and thoroughly enjoyed the competition and the pleasure of being around other people. Amy relished the opportunities where she could make an impact, and she would often push herself to play above her abilities. A quick thinker who understood the basics, Amy never seemed to get caught off guard, even when confronted with unexpected conflict. Recreational sports included darts and bowling. Amy was also something of a sports fan and enjoyed watching her favourite events whenever she got the opportunity. Tops on her list were hockey, baseball and darts.

      Living life in the fast lane suited Amy just fine. It is no surprise that she loved to travel and to visit new and different places. She was naturally curious about other parts of the world and loved the real life adventure that came from visiting them. She was impulsive and willing to try anything once. Favourite vacations included trips to Las Vegas,Mexico,Florida and to Cameron Lake.

      Amy was a lover of animals and cherished her pets, enjoying them almost as much as she enjoyed being around other people. One of Amy's favourites was Tiny,a poodle,Amber,a poodle and Baxter, a bischon/Lhasa. They were best friends for Tiny,16 years,Amber,16 years, and Baxter is still living.

      Amy passed away on October 19, 2009 at Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas,Nevada. Amy succumbed to an aneurysm of the aorta. She is survived by husband Robert, her children Jane,Kathy and Richard and their families, her grandchildren Russell,Jordan and Jenna, as well as many close friends. Services were held at Oshawa Funeral Home Chapel. Amy was laid to rest in Mount Lawn Cemetery in Whitby,Ontario.

      Amy brought joy to all of those around her. She never had a mean bone in her body. She loved to have a good time and was an eternal optimist, always looking on the bright side of things. She loved to share her energy, wit, and her zest for all of her activities with her friends and family. Mrs. Amy Kathryn Walker lived life to its fullest and made everyone around her happier just for knowing her. She will be remembered with a smile.