Aundrea Lansdown-Powers, age 50, of 24 Severance Rd in Andover NH, passed away in her home surrounded by family on Wednesday July 13th, at 10:20am after a long fight with cancer. Aundrea was born in Mineral Wells, TX to Nelson Clay and LeIla (Schwertfeger) Lansdown. She grew up in Grand Junction, CO, then moved to NH as a young adult, where she built her family. Aundrea was married to William David Powers on June 21st, 2003. Throughout her professional career, Aundrea had a heart to serve others. She started as an LNA working with the elderly, and then taught herself sign language in order to be an interpreter for Concord Hospital. She went on to be a Crisis Intervention Counselor, and then transitioned to owning and operating a Licensed Home Daycare and Preschool. Her hobbies included gardening, working with clay, sewing, being outdoors, hiking, spending time at the ocean and in the last few years she found her true passion in goldsmithing beautiful works of handcrafted jewelry. Aundrea is survived by her parents Nelson Clay and LeIla Lansdown; her beloved husband David Powers; three daughters Amber MacQuarrie, Mariah Lansdown, and Naomi Naritsuka; siblings Evalie Lockard and Nathan Lansdown; lifelong friend and sister Renee Goodwin; son-in-law Jake MacQuarrie; grandchildren Ethan and Olivia MacQuarrie; and lots of nieces, nephews, and caring friends.
The memorial service will be held at Andover Congregational Church on Saturday July 30th at 3:00pm. As an expression of sympathy, any memorial contributions may be sent to David's House, P.O. Box 660 Lebanon NH 03766, or online at www.davids-house.org\donate.
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. (Mt. 11:28-30)