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Amber Vandrey Obituary

Amber Lauren (Hays) Vandrey, 22, passed away on August 16, 2009 in El Paso, Texas. She was born to Kimberly Ward and James Hays on January 17, 1987 in Abilene, Texas. Survived by her husband, David Vandrey; stepdaughter, Theadocia Janet Peterson; parents, Kimberly Ward, James Hays, and Gregory Speier; Mother-in-law, Barb Vandrey; brother, James Hays; sister, Kaitlyn Ward; grandparents, Charles G. Ward, Frances Randazzo, Lois Breitbarth, and Jim and Connye Hays. She was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Victor Vandrey and grandfathers, Eldor Breitbarth and William Russell "Pops". Amber graduated from Coronado High School in 2005 and was involved with Varsity Softball, Volleyball and FFA. She was a member of Texas State Traveling Softball Team, and Kappa Delta Sorority at CSU, Ft. Collins, Colorado. Pallbearers, James Hays, Ben Vandrey, Judge Scott, Julie Dial, Mike McCormick, Paul Medlin and Ruben Schaefer. Honorary Pallbearers, John Carpenter, Greg Speier, Ron Burnam and Roger Smith. Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 am, Saturday, August 22, 2009 at Westside Church of Christ. A private graveside will take place in Truman, MN at a later date. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West, 480 N. Resler, El Paso, Texas 79912. Please visit our online register book at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net. "Hook 'Em Horns"

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Published by El Paso Times from Aug. 20 to Aug. 23, 2009.

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Kimberly Ward

September 13, 2009

Thank you all for your love and prayers for our darling Sky Eyes, Sunshine Face!! We were blessed with 22 1/2 wonderful years!! And praise be to God, for the gift of any moment with Amber.
My life going forward, will never be the same...but, I can't imagine what life it would have been if not for we had!
Kim
(a.k.a. "Amber's Mom")

Linda Vaughn

September 3, 2009

Kim, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter. Amber was one of the friendliest people I had met. She always had that smile on her face. Kadiann was so sorry to hear the news. She loved playing softball with Amber, Please pass on our sympathies to the rest of her family and friends.

August 31, 2009

Jimmy & family,
May God wrap his loving arms around you and give you peace and strength at this time. Our prayers are with you...
Randy & Joey Hunter

Roger Smith

August 30, 2009

I hurt so deeply for Kim, Jim & James. My family & I pray that God will comfort you because the words of those of us who love you fall so short. Also, I so regret not being able to be there. Love, Roger

August 25, 2009

"Amber Hays" You will truly be missed. We were buddies in softball and volleyball. My prayers go out to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I gonna miss you. Jessica Kenerson (el paso, tx)

Aunt Shirley

August 24, 2009

Amber, we shall all miss knowing we will never see you in this life time but look forward to seeing you when the Lord comes calling for all of us to go home. I wish I could have been closer to you and been able to share some of the happy and funny times and seeing you play softball. I'm proud to say I'm your aunt. It felt so good to hear people share their happy memories of you. Lord God take care of Amber!

The Fariss Family

August 23, 2009

You are in our thoughts and prayers. Please accept our sympathy on the loss of your wife, daughter, granddaughter, sister, friend. May God Bless.

Alice Castle

August 22, 2009

I went to school with Amber in middle and high school. I remember how funny and caring she was. She'll be missed by many. Rest in peace, Amber.

Tina Love

August 22, 2009

I love you Amber!! Thank you for being there for me, Brad, & Regan. I wish Regan & I could've been there to say goodbye, Brad did for us. I will never forget the times we shared together, you were someone i could always count on. Thank you for taking care of Brad when I left, you saved his life. I love you!! You will always be in my thoughts & prayers, so will your family, especially David. Love you Amber!!!!!

Megan McAuley

August 21, 2009

Wow I can't believe how much I miss you already girl, you were like my sister, a best friend I could always count on. My prayers are with you and your family. I love you Amber.

August 20, 2009

We are so sorry to hear of Amber's death. We are praying for Jimmy and all of the family. Gerald and Geneva Anderson

August 20, 2009

Oh my heart and soul, oh how they weep!
Your precious little angel, God's turn to keep
Your precious little angel, not for earth, you see.
Heaven is where this angel is now meant to be.
David,Kim, Jimmy, and Kaity Bug...our hearts are filled with your pain as you experience this time of extreme sorrow. I will miss Amber's smile and her energy. She always had something to say and with that crooked little smile on her face she always had a way of taking a boring story and making it the funniest and most entertaining thing ever. We love you very much and pray that God will heal your hearts with the joyous memories of a lifetime. We love you, Jaime, Donna, Joey, Monica, and Sarah

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