ANDREW ISAAC SPUZAK

Condolences & Memories (6 entries)

• I remember visiting you & your family in Gimili when we were kids. My brothers played with you & I played with your sister. Thank you for good times we had. - Posted by: Anna (Cousin) on: Feb 05, 2013

• I am Andy’s sister. I am here for Andy, to celebrate his life. He had a hard life, but he had many joys, too. He has two wonderful children who he absolutely adores. The thing about Andy was that he judged himself harshly, and everyone with gentleness. The past few years he looked at himself in the mirror and he saw himself as “broken.” He looked at each of us and he could tell if we loved him unconditionally. The message from our eyes and heart told him, “I love you and accept you just as you are. I see you as a beautiful and whole person.” Love is simple. I speak from my heart now and say, “Andy, I love you because you are my brother. I love you and accept you just the way you are. You are a beautiful being, filled with love and light.” Indeed, Andy was filled with love and wonder for life, he loved nature and the outdoors. He had a bird bath in his back yard and told me—and everyone I’m sure—how the robins would cue up on the garage roof, waiting their turn in the bird bath. And if one bird would take too long, the ones in cue up on the roof became impatient, leaning over the edge in anticipation of when their turn would occur. He learned about the birds because Mom had given him a book of birds. He spent many happy hours studying his beloved book of birds. If he was anything like me, one reason for his fondness of that book from Mom would be just so he could feel close to her, who left the planet in the year 2000. Andy was generous. He would help anyone in need and never asked for anything back. He loved being surrounded by friends and family. I loved that he could let himself feel the full range of emotions. He could laugh and he could cry. We laughed and cried together sometimes. He knew it was okay to let himself feel what others felt. Sharing feelings allows for healing of emotional wounds. Like Andy would say, “And that’s a beautiful thing!” We are all one, we are all connected. We are all human, each with our challenges. Andy always knew what place we were coming from because he was a beautiful, sensitive soul filled with love for all of us. Andy, I bless you to your path. There is no harshness where you are now. Only love. Pure love. "Wildwood Flower" was a song made famous by the Carter Family. Andy played this many times on his guitar. He learned it from Uncle Don and Uncle Dewey. Rest in Peace, Andy! I love you! - Posted by: Esther (Sister) on: Mar 09, 2012

• I met Andy at Quality Design Cabinets in the mid 90s and since we both lived in Selkirk we would car pool together as we traveled back and forth from work we did a ton of chatting, and we became good friends over the years, I will miss you greatly Andy and I'm sorry buddy but just found out as I WAS GOING TO INVITE HIM TO MY 50TH BIRTHDAY. Feb 5, so I will miss you greatly ....Robert Unik - Posted by: robert unik (friend) on: Feb 18, 2012

• I met Andy in 2003. When I first left home, Andy welcomed me into his home while I found my footing. Andy was one of those people who was able to see a person - and love them, without judgment. He was a deeply loving person, who loved God and did his best to live a life that he could be proud of. I believe he was successful in this endeavor. I am blessed for his presence in my life, and will never forget him.. my sincerest condolences to his family, and especially his children. - Posted by: Bree Sabbath (Friend) on: Feb 11, 2012

• Andy, you were a great friend to Bree and I. You helped me through a time in my life which a little direction or meaning. You took in a 22 year old and showed how easy it was to find meaning in all parts of life. You shared with me all the knowledge of your trade and we shared great times completing many projects together. I'll never forget the lesson I learned from you while living, working and sharing with you. When I met Bree I remember how excited you were that I was so happy. When we told you we were getting married I remember your tear filled face as you congratulated us in our love. Andy, you've touch my life in such a great way that it shows in the work I do every day. I'll never forget all wonders of life you opened my eye to and will carry them with me with every step I take. You helped transform a boy into a man and gave me the skills to live a fruitful life. You were and are a great, great friend and the father I never had. God bless you Andy. Justin Belmore - Posted by: Justin Belmore (Friend) on: Feb 11, 2012

• I am so sorry to hear about Andy's passing. I'm also very sorry for not being in touch sooner. My heart goes out to his entire family, especially all of his brothers and sister. Something I remember about Andy is his big heart. Many, many years ago, when I was a kid and didn't really know what direction I was heading...I think Andy picked up on that, and he was there for me to talk to, so much. At one point, he even asked me if I wanted to join him on a road trip to B.C. We drove the trip in his white van and talked and listened to The Who, the entire way. "Mobile" was the song he would always crank up loud. Once, when he was tired of driving, we stopped on a dirt road in the middle of nowhere in Saskatchewan and played about 10 games of backgammon!! I can't remember exactly what happened, but while we were there, something made us laugh..and we laughed SO HARD...we both got out of the van and had to walk away from each other, just to stop laughing. Anyway, when we were in B.C., we somehow ended up at my mother's house, and spent a few days there. To this day, I think Andy did that entire trip for me. I think he knew I needed it, and he stepped in, and was a "Great" Big brother. I so wish I had gotten in touch with him sooner. If I had, I would have said "Thank you Andy, for being so understanding and great step-brother you were to me, and when I was a bad young kid, you were still there for me to talk to" Rest in Peace Andrew. XO Love, always, Shelley - Posted by: Shelley (Step Sister) on: Feb 09, 2012