01/02/2026
In loving memory of Amy Hand, and in honor of a life truly well lived.
Born in 1922 and living until 2025, Amy experienced more than a century of history, change, and resilience. Her lifetime spanned eras that shaped the world as we know it today—events and moments most of us only read about in history books.
She lived through the Great Depression (1929–1939), when families learned the meaning of sacrifice and perseverance, and World War II (1939–1945), a time that redefined courage, duty, and hope. The world she entered as a young woman looked vastly different from the one she leaves behind.
In 1922, life moved at a different pace:
The average home cost about $6,300
A New York City apartment rented for around $60 per month
Bread cost 12 cents, eggs were 47 cents a dozen, and milk was 33 cents for half a gallon
Gasoline sold for about 33 cents a gallon
A brand-new Ford automobile cost roughly $525
The average worker earned $200–$400 per year, while a professional such as an accountant might earn $2,000 annually
Amy witnessed extraordinary change—from horse-drawn streets to modern technology, from handwritten letters to instant communication. Her life was a living timeline of endurance, adaptation, and grace.
May we honor her memory by remembering not just the years she lived, but the remarkable world she navigated and the quiet strength it took to do so.
