Cassandra Elinor Amesley Obituary (1950 - 2020)

Cassandra Elinor Amesley, 70, of Roseville, MN, passed away Sunday November 22nd, 2020, due to COVID-19. An assistant professor of Speech Communications at Drake University in Des Moines, IA, Cassandra used her considerable skills to speak out on issues of social justice. When not in her advocacy role, Cassandra loved writing, cooking, gardening, books, and her beloved pets. Most of all, she was a loving and loyal friend. Cassandra was preceded in death by her parents, Elinor Akers and Aaron (Buck) Buchwach. Survived by her sister, Bonnie Swanson; and brothers, Brett, Brian, and Bruce Buchwach; and numerous nieces and nephews. Zoom funeral service 11:00 AM, TUESDAY, November 24th. Donations may be made to Beth Jacob Congregation https://bethjacob.nirsham.com/form/donate) or Planned Parenthood (https://www.plannedparenthood.org/). For zoom service link, please send an email to zoom1@hodroffepstein.com