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Title: Andy White
Post by: Magicman on April 04, 2017, 06:21:54 PM
It is with a very heavy heart that I share with you my Forestry Forum Friends that our Dear Friend Andy White had a massive heart attack this morning and died. 

Andy had the biggest heart for giving as I have ever known.  I could fill pages with instances where he gave so much of himself to others.  The sawing for dablack (Austin Black) and wwsjr (Willie Steele) are two instances of his Love and Giving Spirit.

Pat and I offer our sincerest condolences to Nancy and to his sister Martha, and to the rest of his family.  The big guy with the gruff voice will be missed.
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: gspren on April 04, 2017, 06:35:11 PM
  Sad news, sorry to hear.
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on April 04, 2017, 06:37:53 PM
I am devastated to hear this. Just talked to Magicman. A lot of people are heart broken just as I am.
They just don't get any better than Andy....you may tie him but no better.
Julie and I sat and talked to Andy and his wife at the Pig Roast 2 years ago.
You could not help but love them....truly Gods angels on earth.

We will all miss you brother....RIP Andy. You were a mans man. 
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: sawwood on April 04, 2017, 06:38:28 PM
Our condolences to Nancy and the rest of his family.

Sawwood
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: Jeff on April 04, 2017, 06:41:17 PM
This is a great loss for all of us. Andy was such a big part of the Forestry Forum. He was one of our members that embodied the true spirit of what we are here. So sad to hear this. Andy had become a friend to so many of us and will be dearly missed.
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: Bruno of NH on April 04, 2017, 06:54:24 PM
I'm very sad to hear this .
So sorry for the family.
I liked reading his post in the woodworking part of the FF as I also like to use hand planes like he did .
Bruno
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on April 04, 2017, 07:05:05 PM
I know I've already posted once but this is a tough one.
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: dgdrls on April 04, 2017, 07:19:37 PM
So very sorry, Condolences and prayers to Andy's family.

D
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: Ljohnsaw on April 04, 2017, 07:28:43 PM
  :-\ So sorry to hear this.  My condolences to his family.
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: samandothers on April 04, 2017, 07:31:01 PM
So hard to believe he is gone.  What a great person. Never met him but felt I knew him from posts and the context of those.  So sorry/ sad.
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: coxy on April 04, 2017, 07:34:03 PM
sorry to hear  my condolences to his wife and family  :( :(
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: scouter Joe on April 04, 2017, 07:46:36 PM
I met Andy and Nancy at the pig roast and was truly impressed with his generous and friendly nature . It is with heavy heart that I write this . My condolences to Nancy .  scouter Joe
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: Bill Gaiche on April 04, 2017, 08:41:23 PM
Met Andy at Austin Blacks sawing project. I really took a liking to Andy and Nancy. He was was a hard worker and carried his share of the load. Met up on other outings as well. I didn't realize that Andy had so many talented skills until I began reading his post with detailed instructions and photos. All the wood working, then the rebuild of there Mustang. His hands and heart were so inspiring to a lot of people. I will miss seeing Andy at our next meeting which could be to help another person thru a hard time or eating some good food for another occasion. Will miss that big kind fella for sure. RIP my friend.  bg
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: Andries on April 04, 2017, 08:54:21 PM
Oh what a shame.
Andy and family were also at Jeff's place in Wisconsin, and I was super impressed with his humour, knowledge and easy ability to connect with people.
His post on building a workbench was outstanding; it detailed both successes and failures (and how to compensate for them). Posts like that made you feel like you know somebody. His heart was there.

Andy, you'll be missed!
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: thecfarm on April 04, 2017, 08:56:20 PM
That is sad to hear. I only knew him through his posts.
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: pineywoods on April 04, 2017, 09:04:18 PM
Never met Andy, but have said for a long time, "I need to visit this man" . Like Mr Tom and Bro Noble, he will live on through his posts on the forum. Condolences to Nancy and Martha.  RIP Andy..
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: WV Sawmiller on April 04, 2017, 09:15:56 PM
   Like so many others have posted I never met him but he seems like a long time friend and I miss him. My thoughts are with his wife and family. I trust there is a woodshop in heaven.
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: Sixacresand on April 04, 2017, 09:25:46 PM
So sorry to hear about Andy.  Praying for Nancy, family and friends.  My Nancy just read Nancy Miricle's touching tribute about Andy on Facebook..
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: yukon cornelius on April 04, 2017, 09:26:26 PM
I am so sad to here this. Andy had touched our lives personally. I had the great pleasure of visiting with him on a couple occasions. He was a great man with a heart of pure gold. He will be missed
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: Sixacresand on April 04, 2017, 09:27:07 PM
  We met Andy and Nancy at the PR three years ago.  They won a WM LT40 replica during the drawing for prizes.  Then gave it to us to give our grandsons.  Great people!  You meet the best people at Forum and sawmill events!
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: WDH on April 04, 2017, 09:29:33 PM
Such a fine spirit and a man of fine character.  I am honored to have met him and had the opportunity to sit and discuss all manner of subjects with him.  RIP my friend. 
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: Bark Beetle on April 04, 2017, 09:44:58 PM
So sad to hear. He was a great man and his giving heart will live on through all who were touched by it whether directly or through the forum. We'll miss him
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: Dan_Shade on April 04, 2017, 10:28:01 PM
I'm so sad to hear this, Nancy please accept my condolences.
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: sawguy21 on April 04, 2017, 10:53:51 PM
I am so sad to read this, Andy came across as a DanG good hand. My sincere condolences to Nancy and the family. :'(
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: barbender on April 04, 2017, 11:16:49 PM
I am very sorry to hear this, my condolences to those who knew him. I never got to meet Andy, and it seems I'm poorer for it.
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: Texas Ranger on April 04, 2017, 11:30:03 PM
 Rest in peace, Andy, you were a friend I never met.  Condolences to the family.
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: Deese on April 04, 2017, 11:41:30 PM
Based upon the positive comments from the good men on here, it sounds like Mr White was a darn good man. My condolences and prayers for his family.
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: sandhills on April 05, 2017, 12:07:28 AM
So sorry to hear this, I like many others never had the privilege to meet him in person but always enjoyed his posts, my sympathies to Nancy their family.
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: red on April 05, 2017, 06:45:12 AM
Thoughts and Prayers
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: goose63 on April 05, 2017, 07:16:22 AM
Prayers to the family I wish would of had the privilege to of meet the man
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: 21incher on April 05, 2017, 07:25:46 AM
Sorry to hear this. I never had the opportunity to meet the man, but feel like I knew him from all the posts on the forum. My condolences and prayers go out to his family.
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: Chuck White on April 05, 2017, 07:26:36 AM
Always so sad to hear such news, my condolences to the family!

Andy will be sorely missed!
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: petefrom bearswamp on April 05, 2017, 08:46:46 AM
3 of our favorite folks who Linda and I met 2 yrs ago at the PR were Andy, Nancy and Andy's sister whose name I cant recall
Heartfelt condolences to the family
What a terrible loss.
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: dablack on April 05, 2017, 09:13:47 AM
RIP Andy.....no words my friend....no words.
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: timberking on April 05, 2017, 09:17:49 AM
RIP prayers for the family.
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: John S on April 05, 2017, 10:00:03 AM
My condolences to his family!
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: Roxie on April 05, 2017, 10:33:14 AM
He will be remembered for his selfless generosity.  My sincere sympathy to his family and friends.
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: SwampDonkey on April 05, 2017, 12:48:35 PM
Very sad indeed. I never got to know him, but sounds like he was a great guy to many who knew him.
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: plowboyswr on April 05, 2017, 01:17:35 PM
Prayers for the family.
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: chet on April 05, 2017, 02:29:49 PM
I had the fortune and privilege of meeting, and conversing with Andy. He fully embodied the spirit of this group. He will be sorely missed.  Condolences to his family.
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: Hilltop366 on April 05, 2017, 02:36:42 PM
Sorry to hear this, I have read and enjoyed many of his woodworking post.
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: Savannahdan on April 05, 2017, 06:28:43 PM
I did not know Andy but realize from the comments by others that I missed someone real special.  We'll include him and his family in our prayers.
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: Delawhere Jack on April 05, 2017, 07:37:46 PM
My condolences to Nancy and the rest of his family. You will be missed here Andy, may you rest in peace.
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: 78NHTFY on April 05, 2017, 09:13:46 PM
Sorry to hear...may he rest in peace.  All the best in heaven, Rob.
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: PC-Urban-Sawyer on April 05, 2017, 09:50:45 PM
My deepest condolences to Nancy and Martha and all other family members. May the Lord give them the strength they need to handle this great loss. My prayers for them. May Andy's soul rest in peace.

Herb
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: nmericle53 on April 05, 2017, 11:35:34 PM
Thanks to all of you for the kind words. Andy was an amazing man who could do anything and do it to perfection. He is my heart and soul and it's going to be tough not having him by my side. We did everything together and he built some of the most beautiful pieces of art. Pray for our family as we go through the next few days, weeks and years without our rock. Andy loved this forum and he made some wonderful lifelong friends on here, but the problem his life was not long enough. Thanks again.
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: LeeB on April 06, 2017, 01:55:59 AM
I'm sorry to hear of the loss to his family and to ours here on the forum. My heartfelt condolences to all.
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: dukndog on April 06, 2017, 07:35:15 AM
May the Blessing of Heaven rest upon him and may his family and friends be blessed by his memories.
A truly great and giving person.
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: Magicman on April 06, 2017, 09:20:15 AM
Andy's Obituary:  (The link has been discontinued)
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: Percy on April 06, 2017, 10:13:04 AM
So sorry for your/everyones loss MM. Condolences to the family.
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: newoodguy78 on April 06, 2017, 11:11:48 AM
Heartfelt condolences sent. I always enjoyed looking at the woodworking projects he had going. No doubt the things he created will stand the test of time. The man certainly had a gift for teaching and sharing his talents.
To all involved do your best to remember the good times. God bless.
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: GAB on April 06, 2017, 11:37:19 AM
I met Andy at the 2015 PR and got the impression of an individual that was more comfortable in overalls siting on a stump,
than in a 3 piece suit sitting on a leather chair behind a desk.  He was easy to speak with and also easy going.
His loss is in no way measurable.
Rest in Peace ANDY.
Gerald
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: coxy on April 06, 2017, 04:41:27 PM
Quote from: Magicman on April 06, 2017, 09:20:15 AM
Andy's Obituary:  LINK (http://kogt.com/obituaries/floyd-andrew-andy-white-jr/)
thank you MM
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: Martha White Nelson on April 06, 2017, 07:38:19 PM
I am heartbroken because I lost my brother, yet joyful that Andy was so well thought of here on the forum.  Your kind words are deeply appreciated, and I will always hold them in my heart as I will Andy.  Over the years, he built things for me and always added his little brand to the items.  These things are precious to me because they have his name burnt into the wood, and now, seared forever on my heart.
Andy was my first friend, and the best gift mama and daddy ever gave to me.  What an adventure I've had going through life with him!
Rest in Peace, Dear Brother
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: nmericle53 on April 07, 2017, 12:42:13 AM
I totally agree with Martha. My heart is so full reading all these posts. I wish I could personally hug each and everyone of you. Each word in your posts will be etched in my heart forever. Andy you were perfect in every way. I love you so much. Life will never be the same without you by my side.
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: petefrom bearswamp on April 07, 2017, 07:39:09 AM
thanks to MM for the link.
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: Jim_Rogers on April 07, 2017, 08:22:48 AM
So sorry for your loss.
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: Ox on April 07, 2017, 10:10:02 AM
 :(
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: nmericle53 on April 14, 2017, 12:16:30 AM
A huge thank you to Bruno who stepped up for our family in our time of need. The spaulted maple box arrived Tuesday. It was nicely packaged so it would not get damaged. It is beautiful! I will never forget all the kind people on this forum. You are a class act. Last but not least a special thank you to Yukon C. for offering to do the same for our family. We truly appreciate your generosity.      Nancy, Martha and Andy's brother, Tommy.             
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: Bruno of NH on April 14, 2017, 07:36:17 AM
You are very welcome.
I will miss Mr Andy's post in the woodworking part a lot :( :(
Mr Yukon is a great person as well he reached out to me this winter when i was sick and feeling down .
That's what makes this place so special to me.
Bruno/Jim
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: Ga Mtn Man on April 24, 2017, 08:17:42 PM
As with most members here, I never had the privilege of meeting Andy but I could tell from reading his posts that he was a cut-above.  I can only offer my condolences to his family and friends.
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: Darrel on June 17, 2017, 12:34:23 AM
I don't know how I missed this but my heart is sad.  I have no words.
Title: Re: Andy White
Post by: logs2lumber on October 05, 2017, 12:47:22 PM
This is very sad to read about Mr Andy. It was such a great pleasure to meet him and work along side of him at Mr Steels house.