Amy Kristin Breitsprecher

In loving memory of AMY KRISTIN BREITSPRECHER

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beautiful and precious daughter, Amy. Amy passed away on December 31, 2023, at the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City. She unexpectedly went into cardiac arrest after her courageous battle with endocarditis, following open-heart surgery to replace her aortic valve on December 18, 2023. Amy was so strong mentally, was an amazing patient advocate for herself, and was quite a tenacious fighter all the way to the end.

The Lord blessed Jimmy and Denise Breitsprecher with their precious daughter, Amy, on November 10, 1992, in Mission Viejo, CA. Then, at just 10 months old, Amy 'Amykins' moved with her parents to Bountiful, UT. Amy lived out the next 30 years of her life in Bountiful and Salt Lake City, UT.

Even at a very young age, Amy always stuck up for the "underdog" and kids that were bullied and didn't seem to fit in. She was a strong voice for the weaker ones, and she was admired for that. Amy loved to help people however she could. She was even a great friend and encourager to others when she lived on the streets, and as she herself worked the 12 steps in the Big Book (AA) while in treatment.

Amy struggled with addiction for the past decade, but the last 5 months of her life were truly transforming! She even said, "I'm a different person this time!" It was the first time that Amy had the desire to work through all of the 12 Steps, and she did, and was a new person because of it! Amy truly was a warrior fighting for her new life! She was on her way to a new and better life, but sadly, this new life was cut short for reasons only the Lord knows.

Amy truly was an amazing human being and taught us all so much! She was a loving, caring, giving and kindhearted soul. Her compassion and concern for those in need showcased her immense heart for people. Her favorite pastimes were art, music, photography, eating steak and taking care of her 7 kitties. She loved the color purple, the colors of the rainbow, crazy daisies, mint chocolate chip ice-cream, concerts, butterflies and stuffed animals.

Amy is survived by her parents, Jimmy Breitsprecher (Marnie), Denise Haas (Tom), her sister Jamie Breitsprecher, step siblings Michelle Lawler, Jacob and Mallorie Lippincott, and many extended family members. All those Amy leaves behind will forever cling to precious memories with her. Amy is deeply missed by her family, extended family, and many friends who were touched by her life.

Please, join us to honor Amy with a celebration of her life. We will gather together to share pictures, videos, music, and some of our favorite memories and stories to remember Amy, who is already greatly missed. Please, reflect on a favorite memory of Amy, and if you're comfortable, please share it at Amy's celebration! "Amy made me laugh when..." or "Amy taught me..." Things like that, or whatever memory you want to share. Amy loved colors, especially purple and the colors of the rainbow, so Amy's family would love for everyone to dress casual and wear your favorite color in honor of Amy. She would love that!

The celebration of life in honor of Amy Breitsprecher will be held on Friday, February 2nd, 2024, at Warehouse 22 from 4-6pm. The address is 1068 W 350 S, Syracuse, UT 84075. In lieu of flowers, we know Amy would love for you to bless the Women's Retreat House where she shined and graduated from treatment.

To donate, go to womensretreathouse.com and select donate, or write a check to Women's Retreat House, mailing address: PO Box 9044, 340 W 2550 N, Pleasant View, UT 84414, and tell them it's to honor Amy Breitsprecher.

Our family extends a very heartfelt "Thank You" for the overwhelming love and support during this challenging time. Your kindness is deeply appreciated, providing solace and a comforting reminder of Amy's positive impact on those who loved and cared for her.

Amy grew to love the Serenity Prayer while working the 12 Steps in treatment..."God, grant me the SERENITY to accept the things I cannot change: COURAGE to change the things I can: And WISDOM to know the difference."

"Amy, we love you to the moon and stars and back again!"

We thank God for the precious GIFT of Amy's 31 years of life!

"The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the Name of the LORD!" Job 1:21