Amanda A. Robinson of Magnolia, Washington passed away peacefully on December 13, 2021 after suffering a significant stroke in mid-November.
Amanda, (formerly known as Amanda A. Yost and Amanda A. Powell) was born to Ruby Sudman and Ralph Yost on June 19, 1944 in Seattle, Washington. Amanda continued to feel a close connection to the great state of Nebraska where her family originally came from, but always considered Seattle to be her home. Amanda absolutely loved her career as an administrative assistant in the banking industry, as a legal clerk in Long Beach, Washington and, finally, as a well-respected receptionist for former City of Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels. Subsequent to her stint for Mayor Nickels, Amanda served as a customer service specialist in the Seattle Fire Department, Customer Service Bureau and Seattle Animal Shelter. Amanda made many friends over the course of her career and in her post-career volunteer work at the Ballard Senior Center. Amanda was a fierce supporter of animal welfare, having adopted a number of shelter cats and having become “Aunt Amanda” to several of her dearest friends’ dogs. Amanda was a kind soul who will be missed by those who had the pleasure of knowing her and loving her dearly over the years. A private memorial service will be held this spring on Vashon Island, which is where Amanda wanted her ashes to be spread. Remembrances in Amanda’s honor can be made to the Seattle Animal Shelter’s Help the Animals Fund.