Amy Beth Calhoun

Amy Beth Calhoun entered the world in a special way just as she lived her life. She was born a triplet, on February 23, 1972 in Centerville, Ohio with two wombmates at her side and the love of family surrounding her on April 23, 2024, following a courageous battle with mucosal melanoma, she died peacefully at her home in Springboro, Ohio. Her sisters and the loving family she created were by her side.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father, William and Jacqueline, triplet sister Angela, Grandparents Robert and Melva, Joseph and Lois, Aunts Rosalie, Violet, and Gloria; Uncles James, John, and Robert Jr.

She is survived by her husband of 28 years Mark Calhoun, mother-in-law Judy Wooley, sons Mitchell and William, triplet sister Abigail Fisher (Jeffrey Fisher), sister Juliet Smith, aunts Diane Cron and Carol Chance, nieces Leah, Amanda, and Hailey, nephews Nicholas, Graham, Anthony, Jacob, and Miles, numerous cousins, friends, and her beloved French Bulldogs Loki, Dobby, and Sterling.

Amy graduated from Centerville High School. During high school she was a member of the Senior Executive Secretary class where she developed skills used to pursue a career in court reporting. She earned an Associates Degree from Sinclair Community College and graduated from the Dayton School of Court Reporting as a certified court reporter. She worked in both Montgomery and Hamilton County Courts. As a court reporter she earned top state awards for the most words per minute without errors. She had a skillful, focused, confidence and she loved the sound of her heels on the tile floor as she approached her seat to begin court proceedings.

Amy was diagnosed with multiple autoimmune illnesses and became unable to continue working due to the intensity and demand of her profession. She knew she still had much to contribute but needed flexibility for her unpredictable health needs. She began volunteering with Ohio Invention League's Invention Convention program, working alongside her sister, and inspiring Ohio's K-12 students to apply STEAM skills to problem solving through the invention process. Amy assisted in expanding Invention Convention throughout Ohio, specifically in the Cincinnati region. She was honored as Invention Convention's Volunteer of the year. Amy worked with the 2018 National Invention Convention event team to execute the 3-day event at The Henry Ford Museums in Michigan.

Amy’s impact reached thousands of students, families, and educators throughout the nation until she retired from the program in 2023. She formed lasting bonds with some students who still refer to her as "Mama Amy". Amy had a quiet, kind way about her but was fiercely protective of her family and friends. She was active throughout her life and was referred to as, "little but mighty Amy". Growing up she could out run any of the boys in the neighborhood. Later she could out dance anyone on the dance floor. She loved to dance! She was a loyal, authentic, fun-loving friend. Life long friends stayed connected and new friends followed. People just liked Amy. Her doctors referred to her in their notes as a "pleasant woman" and no truer words were written.

She faced the challenges of her diseases with courage, strength, and grace. She worried more about how her medical problems affected those she loved than any pain or discomfort she experienced.

Her greatest joy in life was being a mother to Mitch and Will. Her heart ached knowing the life they lived together would not last as long as she hoped. She made every moment with them count in any way she possibly could, showering them with her love and attention.

When diagnosed with breast cancer and then mucosal melanoma in 2019, Amy made a conscious choice to live her life to the fullest. She went to sporting events, concerts, and trivia nights. She took girl’s trips to Dominican Republic and NYC. She spent multiple spring breaks with her boys and friends on the beach in Florida. She celebrated milestone birthdays in Tybee Island and most recently traveled to Las Vegas with her husband to celebrate his birthday. Amy was always up for friend or family gatherings and supported her sister Abby in every way. Always a champion for those she loved and always the much needed balance in the room. Amy lived with cancer for 4 years and 5 months, with most people looking on in disbelief as she pushed through treatments and surgeries, seemingly with ease. Amy was always the best dressed, healthiest looking sick person anyone had ever seen. Then, in early March Amy suddenly became very ill, retaining fluid in her abdomen. During an appointment with her oncologist at the James she learned the devastating news that her cancer had spread beyond anything further surgeries or other treatments could address. Amy had to reconcile the reality that her death was approaching. She said to Mark, "I've put up one hell of a fight but I'm afraid I'm out of swords." Amy persevered in her final days to complete the things she needed to do and be with the people she loved. She was a force. She loved Star Wars and Baby Yoda...the force was truly strong in her.

Amy was also a "Trekie" and was so excited to have her photo taken with Captain Kirk this past December. She would say to all "Live long and prosper!" Amy has been beamed up to eternal life and now surrounds us with her light and the many wonderful memories we shared with her. She is forever in our hearts.

A memorial service will be Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 12:00 pm at Anderson Funeral Home (40 North Main Street, Springboro, Ohio 45066) with a memorial gathering from 11:00 am until time of service at the funeral home. A life celebration will take place following the memorial service for family and friends.

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