Amanda Jane Jagoditsh (Walts)

Amanda Jane Jagoditsh (Walts), 57, of Granite Canyon, Wyoming, passed away on December 13th, 2024, after a valiant battle against cancer.

Amanda was born August 26th, 1967, at Lyster Army Hospital, in Fort Rucker, Alabama. She lived and visited many places throughout her life including Alabama, Illinois, Tennessee, Nebraska, Arkansas, Missouri, Georgia, Oklahoma, and even a small town in Germany. She settled in Wyoming after she met and married Dan Jagoditsh. They wed on December 31st, 2014, at New Testament Church in Cheyenne. She was dedicated to Dan, showing up to say “I do” even though it was five degrees below zero that day!

Amanda’s first big job in her work history was as a devoted mom to two wonderful children. Once the kids got older, she joined the workforce and excelled in roles that involved working with people. Few could compete with her ability to connect with others and find unique solutions for anyone seeking her assistance. Whether it was finding the perfect insurance policy or building a new website for a small business, Amanda approached every task as an opportunity to connect to someone with warmth and kindness.

Amanda was strong-willed both professionally and personally. Her mom described her as stubborn as a child, and that stubbornness grew to become a strength in life. Her determination served her well to succeed professionally and empowered her to fight with steadfast courage against a terminal diagnosis for four years. She persevered mightily as she continued to overcome each round of chemo, each radiation treatment, and many other obstacles thrown her way.

She’s survived by her husband Dan Jagoditsh, son Josh Baker, daughter Laura Reed, stepdaughters Demi Jagoditsh, and Peyton Smith, grandson Austin Reed, granddaughter Grey Smith, father Jack Walts, mother Susan Shelton, Grandmother Jane Walts, half siblings Ellie Puckett, Matt Ziegler, and Sheila Bush and step siblings Michelle Biggart, Mark Petersen, and Tami Oakes. She is also survived by a host of loving relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 12:00 pm Saturday, January 18th, 2025, at Cheyenne Elks Lodge #660, located at 100 East 17th Street, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001.

Amanda loved trees and was regularly trying to plant various species at her home in Granite Canyon, Wyoming. In lieu of flowers or donations, we ask that you plant a tree in her honor.