Amanda-Berkovich-Obituary

Amanda Berkovich

Kansas City, Missouri

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BERKOVICH Amanda Berkovich, 43, of Grandview, Mo., passed away after a battle with cancer on Monday, November 24, 2008. Visitation will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, November 29, at Muehlebach Funeral Home, 6800 Troost Ave., Kansas City, Mo., with the funeral service beginning at 1:30 p.m. Interment will be at Forest Hill Cemetery. Amanda was born October 30, 1965, to John Kelly and Barbara Jean Giamalvo Blum in Kansas City, Mo. She worked for the IRS for 21 years. She is survived by her parents; daughter Theresa Michelle Berkovich; aunts and uncles Ken and Carol Thorp Blum, Rick and Betty Giamalvo Hill, Chuck and Barbara Wisely Giamalvo, Bob and Chris Palluck Giamalvo; and 17 cousins. Arrangements are by the Muehlebach Funeral Home, at 6800 Troost, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 444-2060, available at www.muehlebachchapel.com.

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My deepest condolences to Amanda's family and friends. I met and worked with her at IRS, and she was a true joy to know. The world has lost a wonderful lady, and heaven has gained a glorious soul. May you find comfort in your fond memories of her.

Theresa, I'm truly sorry for your loss. I worked at the Kansas City Service Center with Amanda for several years. I always bought 10 or 15 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies from her. Then you got to big and I had to find another supplier for my cookie craving. Then I moved out the the Bannister and Hillcrest office and would call her occasionally. Her name dropped off of the list at the IRS and I did not know why. I found out today that she had passed away. It's been a tearful day for me I almost...

Theresa, I was deeply saddened to learn of your mother's struggles of the past few months and of her death on Monday. May fond memories of shared moments with your mother live on and provide comfort always. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

I want to express my sympathies to Amanda's friends and family. I worked with Amanda for the last 4 years. She was instrumental in developing me in my job and provided assistance on innumerable occasions when I became a work leader and again when I was a new manager. We talked and laughed often when she was working late. I remember a conversation we had about how she could only get the Amaretto she liked twice a year. I thought about that a couple of weeks ago when I was on vacation in...

To John, Barbara and Teresa and to the rest of Amanda's family.

I said a prayer for you today.
I hope you didn't mind.
I asked the Lord to comfort you
and put your tears behind.

I prayed for peace and mercy, too,
to help you through each day,
And for His loving guidance
as He leads you on your way.

You need not walk this path alone
so I prayed He'd hold your hand,
and offer you some guidance
in a way you'll understand.

I asked Him for...

Amanda was a bright light in my life. She was intelligent, caring, and brave. I knew her at the IRS from 1995, and she and I worked together closely for several years. Theresa, your mom loved you more than anything on earth. And to Amanda's mom, she said that she knew that Theresa wasn't nearly as 'adventurous' as a teen as she was for you. Love to you all.

Amanda, At least I know ypu are at peace and not in pain.. I will miss your laugh and your intelligence. I will and have prayed for you and I hope you will return the favor. My family is in that cemetery and all were at the same funeral home so I will now visit you also. My prayers go to your family.

Amanda,
There is this big void in my heart with your passing but I was the lucky on for having you in my life. I will treasure those moments. I Love and I miss you.

Amanda, you will be missed.