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Post by voiceofthevolcano on Feb 22, 2008 9:08:36 GMT -8
I would like to express my sadness over the passing of Andy Anderson this week. I would like everyone to have the opportunity to reflect on the true measure of a man (human being), and the importance of putting others ahead of ourselves. Andy was 94 years young, young is the state of mind that he carried right up till the end. As PBA member number 10, he had the credentials to be a respected competitor, but more importantly he found gratification in helping others to achieve their goals. I have pasted a link to an article ran in today's Mail Tribune. It shows a picture of Andy at Medford Lanes and although, it really doesn't portray the beauty of the man, it does give some background. www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080222/SPORTS/802220340
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Post by Admin on Feb 22, 2008 9:10:58 GMT -8
Thank you Randy. You must have been posting at the same time I did but you said it very well
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Post by Sarah Malikowski on Feb 22, 2008 15:15:36 GMT -8
To the family and friends of Andy my thoughts and prayers are with you. As a tried and true, born and bred Medfordite, I have MANY fond memories of Mr. Anderson. He, along with several others had a large impact on my bowling endeavors. I think growing up, Medford Lanes was the biggest staple in my life and with it came many wonderful people, that we have loved and lost. As I sit here and think of the many people I miss it seems they all came into my life through bowling, so to Andy, John Jenefsky, Cheryl Eilenberger, Loyal Higginbotham, Roy Rider, thingy Siemers, Dona Potruff and any others I may not have mentioned, THANK YOU, so much for all you have given me.
Sarah Malikowski
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Post by exprez on Feb 22, 2008 17:08:47 GMT -8
There will never be another one like him. He was an absolutely amazing person.
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Post by bionicbowler on Feb 22, 2008 21:25:49 GMT -8
Andy was a true friend. From the first time we met he treated me with respect and as an equal. It was not because I was special he did that with everyone he met. My favorite memories of Andy was how he would always say aaaaaaaaaaa while he was thinking of what he was going to say to you next. And I wonder how I am still able to bowl after shaking hands with him and what he did to my fingers with that vice grip of his. The best part I never learned whenever he put his hand out for anyone to shake I and everyone else always forgot and shook his hand. The pain was indescribable. Before he was finished with you you were on your knees. Goodbye my friend have a nice journey to your next tournament in heaven. Bob Korth
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Post by Admin on Feb 22, 2008 22:51:42 GMT -8
Ah yes, the vise grip handshake. I remember it well
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Post by mspoppaj on Feb 23, 2008 7:52:34 GMT -8
This is from Jerome Lee regarding Andy----The last few weeks while Andy was alive, I was fortunate enough to have several conversations with him, and he wanted me to let it be known when he was gone that Wally Graff was the real "King" of bowling in Southern Oregon, as he put up the cash and took Andy under his wing and got him started in the bowling business. Per Andy, without Wally Graff Medford Bowling Lanes would have never been possible!!! I knew Andy for 40 + years and he always seemed more considerate of others then himself. Without out Andy Medford would have not been the Capitol of Oregon bowling. We are thankful we had him so long, and hope he is enjoying bowling with the other greats Earl Anthony and thingy Weber. He will be missed by all. Jerome Lee
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Post by hollywood on Feb 25, 2008 20:18:37 GMT -8
God bless you Andy, on the way down to the Andy Anderson tournament, me and curtiss Dornath were talking and i mentioned to him about andy passing on and how he looked so famillar in the picture in the paper, but i couldnt put my finger on it. Then it hit me, he was the guy making those trips up and down I-5 to the pro shops and every thursday he stopped at Firebird lanes in salem for his valley stop. I used to help him unload boxes from his van and help with the dolley down the stairs to make it easier on him. and yes, his handsake was a grip to remember, along with his smile and his love for the game.....Rest in peace...Hylton
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