June 23, 2021
June 23, 2021
The following was read at a family memorial for Andre on June 6, 2021. It was written by brother-in-law, Skip Shannon:
Andre and I spent a lot of time together. Mostly outdoors driving and hiking these mountains and valleys - especially around the Kern Valley and up into the Eastern Sierras. Lots of time hunting with shotguns and bird dogs. He never learned to shoot very well, but he loved being out doing it. He was game for any kind of challenge
We both loved music and did a lot of partying too. We weren’t always the best influence on each other but managed to stay out of trouble. Andre was unique and had his own take on the situation. We disagreed on some things but remained friends for almost 50 years that I’ve been married to Renee (his sister). He was the best man at our wedding. Through it all, good and bad, I think we had a mutual love for one another.
It was tough on Andre and the family to see him lose his health over the last few years. He was blessed to have his sister, Jacquie, by his side for better or worse, going above and beyond taking care of her brother. The family owes Jacquie a lot for all she did for him.
Sorry I couldn’t make it here with you all. Even though Andre and I are not there, we’re in one spirit and Andre is at peace in heaven with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It was a blessing to hear Andre say he “Loved Jesus” before he passed. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life”, John 3:16. That promise gives me hope that I will see him again.
Hi to everyone, love and may God bless you all,
Skip.
Andre and I spent a lot of time together. Mostly outdoors driving and hiking these mountains and valleys - especially around the Kern Valley and up into the Eastern Sierras. Lots of time hunting with shotguns and bird dogs. He never learned to shoot very well, but he loved being out doing it. He was game for any kind of challenge
We both loved music and did a lot of partying too. We weren’t always the best influence on each other but managed to stay out of trouble. Andre was unique and had his own take on the situation. We disagreed on some things but remained friends for almost 50 years that I’ve been married to Renee (his sister). He was the best man at our wedding. Through it all, good and bad, I think we had a mutual love for one another.
It was tough on Andre and the family to see him lose his health over the last few years. He was blessed to have his sister, Jacquie, by his side for better or worse, going above and beyond taking care of her brother. The family owes Jacquie a lot for all she did for him.
Sorry I couldn’t make it here with you all. Even though Andre and I are not there, we’re in one spirit and Andre is at peace in heaven with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It was a blessing to hear Andre say he “Loved Jesus” before he passed. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life”, John 3:16. That promise gives me hope that I will see him again.
Hi to everyone, love and may God bless you all,
Skip.