If you love something, love it completely, cherish it, say it, but most importantly show it. Life is finite and fragile, and just because something is there one day, it might not be the next.

Miranda Elayne Kuss was born on September 6, 1989 in Kamloops, BC and resided there until May 2012 when her dreams and aspirations took her to Fox Creek, AB. She passed away on September 20, 2017 in Valleyview, AB after a very courageous and determined battle with cancer, at the age of 28 years.

From the time she was a child, the warmth of her smile, the laughter in her eyes, her quick wit, her smile, her bold determination and her strength of character endeared her to many. Miranda’s gifts of perception, common sense, organization and perseverance enabled her to successfully meet the challenges she faced, either in her volunteer position with Victim Services or with her job as Parks and Recreation Coordinator for Fox Creek. Her sense of community spirit led her to build public garden boxes, organize art shows, instruct Can Skate classes for kids, organize community events and volunteer with the RCMP. Miranda’s warmth and sensitivity, touched many and brought smiles to all she crossed paths with, both professionally and personally.

Miranda leaves behind her soulmate and partner in crime Calvenn Lanktree, his family Bill and Dena Lanktree, Serah and Tyrell Small, and the extended family of the Haynes’s and Lanktree’s. She leaves behind her mother Rebecca Kuss, as well as her family and friends from BC and Saskatchewan.

A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday September 28, 2017 at 11:00am, at the Fox Creek Community Hall (200, 1 St.). Reception to follow.

Memorial donations may be made to Valleyview Health Centre Foundation (PO Box 358, Valleyview, AB, T0H 3N0) or the Eagle Tower Victim Services (Whitecourt and Fox Creek) (Box 537, Whitecourt, AB, T7S 1N6).