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Dick & Teresa Frohock
September 10, 2008
Dear Judith and Family;
We had known Andy for the past eight years and thank God for having given us that honor. He had such a powerful and positive influence on all who knew and loved him and he will be dearly missed by all. As we loved him during life we shall not forget him in death. God’s Blessings be with you.
Warren Stafford
September 9, 2008
Dear Judith and family,
I met Andy several years ago somewhere in central Ohio when he was alternate delegate for Area 53. We fast became friends. I will always have the memories of our trash talking as well as the serious conversations we had. I will miss my friend.
Please know that the saddness we are all experiencing now will one day soon be replaced by lots of wonderful memories. God bless all of you.
Marylyke & Babak (Bob) Moattari
September 8, 2008
Dear Mrs. Talbert & family,
We would like to express our deepest sympathies for your loss.
Mr. Talbert was a wonderful man whose personality often reminded me of my father, a retired army colonel. We are proud for having the pleasure and honor to have known him.
We pray that God keeps you strong during this very difficult time.
Sally McAuley
September 2, 2008
Dear Talbert Family, I am so sorry to learn of your loss! Andy and I served on the Grapevine committee together and he was a positive, powerful example and taught me many valuable lessons. His kind and gentle smile and full-hearted laughter will be missed. I will keep you all in my prayers. God Bless!
bowman.metcalfe metcalfe
September 2, 2008
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Judie Igel
September 2, 2008
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the Talbert Family. I didn't know Andy well, but every time I saw him he was warm & witty. He had a great laugh & I will always remember that. He was a wonderful example to many & he will definitely be missed. God Bless!
Peggy Cantrell
August 31, 2008
Judy
Condolences to you and Jen in losing a great Husband, Father and Friend. I met Andy the summer of 06 when you both so graciously invited me into your home for a weekend of family and good times. It was no secret that Andy was truly a people person and a wonderful cook. Kent shared many other stories of a truly great man. I know he will be sadly missed, while your faith and time will heal you leaving you with beautiful memories. you and Jen are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Kent Greene & Peggy Cantrell
Arlene Pratt
August 30, 2008
My heart goes out to all of the Talbert family at this time and in the days ahead. No words can express what Andy meant to our fellowship. I only met him in June, but he treated me like I was a longtime friend in service. His kindness, patience and knowledge was shared with all who graced his presence. I am grateful to have met him, he was an inspiration. Thank you for being a support for him so that he could help us pass on the message.
Diane Lapreziosa
August 30, 2008
Dear Jenn,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your Mom. May the memories of your Dad and the love of your friends sustain you in your loss.
Love, Diane
Maurice Holman
August 30, 2008
Peace and Blessings be unto the Friends and Family of Andy Talbert Jr. Andy's Light shinned so bright that none walked away from him truely Hungry, Lonely, Angry, Tired or Sad. He was a true Ultimate Measure of a Man. Thanks for being an Inspiration in My Life.
Susan Neaz
August 29, 2008
Andy was a kind, wise man I was just getting to know. He will be greatly missed.
Ginette Williams
August 29, 2008
My deepest condolences to Andy's loved ones.
I haven't known Andy very long. But long enough to know that he loved life and only wished to share this love with everyone he met. I like to think that he has only gone to the next room and that we will all have another opportunity to talk and laugh with him again, one day.
Bill Inglis
August 29, 2008
Andy was a good man and I'm glad he was in my life. My prayer is for the family's strength in this time, and my thanks are for sharing him with me and so many others. His experience, strength, and hope helped us all.
Joan Ramsey
August 28, 2008
Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. Thank you so much for sharing your love with us. Andy was full of love, compassion, wisdom and experience. He touched my life with his tapestry of examples. He will be missed but never forgotten!!
Dick Anderson
August 28, 2008
I know the Angels are celebrating Andy's arrival into the Paradise promised by a Kind and Loving God. Even Heaven will be brighter because of Andy's smile. Barbara and I pray that God blesses family and friends with the knowledge that this separation is only temporary. (Andy and I served on the Grapevine committee as delegates...it was truly a pleasure to know him.)
Jack L Ostrem
August 28, 2008
Andy helped many in the Fellowship. May he rest in peace at the Big Meeting.
Jack L Ostrem, Past East Central Region Trustee
Maggie Keogh
August 28, 2008
Dear Family of Andy's:
I want to tell you how wonderful and full of love and laughter Andy was as I knew him on the Board of the Grapevine. More than that, he just sparkled.
I wish you peace in this difficult time of loss.
James Posey, Sr.
August 28, 2008
To Andy's Family, My thoughts and prayers for God's comfort and peace for you. My thanks for Andy's support and faith that he extended and shared with me. May God Bless and keep you.
Sincerely, James Posey, Sr.
David Fox
August 28, 2008
Dear Mrs. Talbert and Family,
My condolences to you in your loss.
I had the good fortune to be seated by Andy at a gv dinner April past, it was my first gathering with that group and Andy made me feel quit welcome and comfortable with his joyeous laugh. May God's Peace comfort you.
Alan Davenport
August 27, 2008
Dear Family, I did not know Andy very well but his legacy of service is clear in the number of heartfelt replies already sent. I would just like to send along my condolences and express my gratitude for allowing him to serve. Service work may be a sacrifice of our personal time but it is our families who sacrifice thier time with us that we owe our gratitude. Thank you again for allowing such a legacy of service.
Ginger Rhoades Bell
August 27, 2008
I read somewhere that when someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.
I had the gift of serving the fellowship with Andy. I have treasured memories and will miss spending time with him.
Murdo MacKay
August 27, 2008
Dear Judith, it was only a short while ago we had the pleasure of you
and Andy's company and we are so grateful to have had that short time together. Andy's presence lit up a room. We wish you God's richest blessings.
Catherine Talbert
August 27, 2008
I can not find words to express my deepest sympathy for your loss. May your memories be cherished and love remain in your heart. My prayers are with you.
John Kane
August 27, 2008
Dear Judith and Jennifer,
I believe that the gift of life is never taken back, but changes from time to time. Andy has been invited to that place where life is perpetually celebrated, but we will remember his example in finding the joy of living. May you find solace in this time of sadness.
Bill & Mary Schmertz
August 26, 2008
Judith - Mary and I are deeply saddened to hear about Andy. He was a tireless trusted servant of our Fellowship and will be missed by his many Friends of Bill W. God Bless!
trisha seeger
August 26, 2008
hi Judith.....i am keeping you & jennifer in my prayers. no doubt this is a difficult time for you both. may you feel God's strength/guidance/healing as you walk thru this next phase of your lives. .....hugs...trish seeger
Carolyn Chamberlain
August 26, 2008
Judith & Jennifer,
When I first met Andy I was struck by his inner peace & humility. I know he loved you both and will be missed by you. He will also be missed by those of us in the fellowship he served so well & loved so much.
Naomi J. Zeiller D65-P55
August 26, 2008
Judith, my support and prayers are sent on the whisper of the wind.
Thank you for sharing Andy with all of us throughout the years.
Naomi, D65-P55
Sophie Dempsey
August 26, 2008
Judith, I'm sorry to hear about your husband passing away. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sophie Dempsey, Exec. Suite, West Roxbury
Trudy Dunphy
August 26, 2008
My dear Judith,
I am so very sorry to hear the news that Andy has passed away. I will keep your family in my prayers. I know we only just met at the Regional Forum in Truro, but you both touched me with your kind spirit and gentle souls. I will miss the chance to see you in Halifax, please know Andy and yourself will always be in my heart.
Mary Nangle
August 26, 2008
Dear Judith & Family, Andy will be missed by many here in Eastern Mass. I am very sorry for your loss and our loss as well.
Sincerely,
Mary Nangle
Rudy & Loretta Brown
August 26, 2008
Dear Judith:
It goes without saying that we wish there was something we could say to ease the pain you and your family are feeling. Our hearts are filled with sadness at your loss and we can’t begin to imagine the pain you feel now. No words can begin to express how much a part of your life Andy was, and will always be. Andy will be sorely missed by so many people. His dedication to his family, work and causes that he was very passionate about was evident whenever you talked to him. We have many fond memories of time spent with Andy and we wanted to let you know that our loving thoughts are with you. We hope you will call if there is anything at all we can do, but we also wanted to let you know that we are here for you. We will keep you and your family, Andy’s family and Andy, in our prayers. Peace be with all of you.
Elnora Jones-Greene
August 26, 2008
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Pat Basinger
August 26, 2008
The greatest gift we can give someone is the knowledge they are loved. Judith and all who knew Andy gave this beautiful gift to him. As he also gave to us. He will be missed, but never forgotten.
I can almost hear Andy saying, "Do not be sad because I am gone. Be happy that I was here. And that we loved each other."
Steph & Matt Prescott
August 26, 2008
Jenn, Bob, & Mom,
Our hearts go out to all of you. He was loved very much & will be missed. Please find comfort in your friends, and know that we are always here for you.
You are all in our thoughts.
(((hugs)))
Gene Kroll
August 26, 2008
My condolenses to your family. I loved Andy and I was not alone. God blessed that man and all who knew him.
Robert and Renee Bentley
August 26, 2008
Judy and Jenn, Our hearts are heavy because we've lost a wonderful and loving cousin. We will miss him so,so much. We are praying for you and Jennifer, whom we love so much, and just knowing that God has a better plan for Andy makes it alright. If you need anything at all please let us know.
Love, Robert and Renee
Bob, Betty & Ashley MOORE
August 26, 2008
Judith & Family,
Andy was a Dear Friend to me and my family. He will be truly missed
by us and so many more. you have
our deepest sympathy.
Jan Whitney
August 26, 2008
My heartfelt condolences to you , Judith and Jennifer. I know your Higher Power has his arms wrapped around you both. Andy was a great friend and shared his service path with all who met him. His laugh, his sense of humor and most of all his humility has touched us all.
I am blessed to have known Andy.
Janet Whitney
Greenville, Michigan
Anne Eilola
August 26, 2008
Jenn and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Anne Williams-Eilola
Luther & Diane Minner
August 26, 2008
With all our sympathy and love to the family,
Terry Washam
August 26, 2008
Judith, you and your family will be in our prayers during this difficult time.
Terry
Barbara Matejcik
August 26, 2008
Judith,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your daughter at this time of sorrow. I am just a phone call away if/when you need to talk. I care.
Ken Brueggemann
August 25, 2008
I only met Andy last month, but I feel that I have lost a friend. Andy was warm and gentle, a person that I had looked forward to knowing better. I expect to see him again at the Big Meeting.
Fred Ellis
August 25, 2008
Judith
My condolences to the family.
I met Andy this past spring during "Service work", and was immediately impressed with his knowledge and his compassion for people. Truly a warm and caring person. He helped me feel welcome and comfortable. He will be truly missed.
Eric Ulasiewicz
August 25, 2008
Judith, I am sorry to hear of your loss. I met Andy in sevice work shortly after you both moved to Columbus. He will be sadly missed. The Labor of Love he shared helped many of whom one could not fathom. He was an inspiration and a friend to me. May God ease the pain and sorrow in your heart by knowing the numerous lives he touched and helped.
Patricia Dungy
August 25, 2008
Andy Talbert was a true inspiration to many of us as he worked tirelessly doing the "service work" that supported us all. He will truly be missed! I am grateful that his path crossed mine.
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Robin Witherspoon
August 25, 2008
To Jennifer and family,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family at this time. I know all too well what it's like to lose a father suddendly without warning. My prayers are with you at this time of loss. Please call me if there's anything I can do, or if you just want to talk.
Barbara Merritt
August 25, 2008
Andy will be missed by all of his friends here in Columbus. Andy was an inspiration to many, a giver of joy and wisdom and a true friend. We are all blessed to have had him with us for eleven years.
May God keep His arms around you, dry your tears and be your comfort. We send love to you.
Dorothy & Jim Wilson
August 25, 2008
There is so much that could be said about Andy, but deep in my heart I know he was a very humble man and would not want all tha should be given to him. He was a wonderful man and mentor and will be missed very much.
Lorna Blankenship
August 25, 2008
Andy, (Chicago)
You came to Columbus and simply blew me away! Our friendship and conversations will always be close to me! My "chi - town" buddy. I will miss talking to you... your laugh, smile, and all around good charm! Andy, I will miss you. Love Chicago!
Kiki Roddy
August 25, 2008
Dear Judith and Jennifer,
My prayers and thoughts are with you in your time of sorrow. May the love of your family and friends surround you and give you peace of mind within your grief.
Sincerely,
michael hatch
August 25, 2008
andy was the first person who told me how important it was told me how important it was to involved
in service work he will be greatly missed by many
i am the alt. dcm for dist. 13/14
Loretta Franke
August 25, 2008
Judith,
My heartfelt sorrow goes out to you and your family. Andy was a true inspiration to me. He cared so much about Bill W's friends. He gave his all to service work for his fellow human beings. He has a special place in my heart, and I miss him and his joy.
Jenai Talbert-Rawls
August 25, 2008
Aunt Judith and cousin Jennifer my prayers are with you. I am truly sorry for your loss. God Bless.
Arnett Phipps
August 25, 2008
Judith and Family,
You have have my deepest condolences. It has been a privelige and honor to have been mentored and touched by Judith and Andys life, I will always be grateful ! for that! God Bless
cherl arnold
August 25, 2008
andy was a very special person in my life he gave me the chance to be a gsr and this later he has assigned me to dcm for my area well i will keep all of you in my prayers, he was always a best friend and when i had a problem it seemed like he had all the right answers.
cherl arnold
stiil dcm for areas 13 & 14
andy use to say god's work is never done that is true so andy keep up the service work up there in the big house until i get there to help
Ginny Litzelfelner
August 25, 2008
I met Andy while we worked on the same committee (through service work, of course!). Even though I had not met him before I felt the beauty of his soul and character immediately. I knew I was in the presence of a "giant". Like so many others, I will miss Andy. My love and sympathy and prayers to his family.
Clarence Cain
August 25, 2008
My condolences
Clarence Cain
Lisa Gardy
August 25, 2008
Tom and I would like to express our condolences to your family. We are praying for God's peace and comfort to be upon you at this time. Andy will be missed in the fellowship of the Spirit.
Michalene Reilly
August 25, 2008
To Judith and family: I would like you to know that even in states where you never lived (Indiana) Andy was loved and treasured. He was a friend and a mentor and someone who would always bring a smile to my face. I will miss him greatly and will pray for your family to find peace and comfort in the many years of love and kindness you had with him.
Jeffrey Your
August 25, 2008
Andy was a dear friend and mentor to me in service and in life. Many hours of sleep were sacrificed in our latenight pursuits of the truth with a good cigar surrounded by friends and collegues. His influence in the fellowship was demonstrated again by the speed of countless calls that pinballed around the country upon his passing. He will be greatly missed but we will strive to honor his memory by suiting up and showing up.
Jo-Anne Lowenberger
August 25, 2008
Judith&family
Life just has it's own agenda. Andy loved life, and gave everyone around him that same wish. He will be dearly missed by many. Thoughts, hugs and prayers to all.
two guys on the New York City subway (2004)
Jonathan I. "Buck" Rose
August 25, 2008
Dear Judith and Family, I'm having -- as I know you are -- a hard time speaking of Andy in the past tense. I'll miss his presence, his laughter, his joy of living. He and I spoke frequently about the incredible family and friends that we each have. I know first-hand how grateful he was for you. It certainly is no understatement that Andy Talbert truly was one of kind. I am eternally grateful for his friendship and fellowship . . . you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jeff Schaefer
August 25, 2008
My condolences go out to your friends and family.
I met Andy through my "help line" phone volunteer service here in Columbus at our Central Office. Always armed with the Big Book and lots of good suggestions from "his home group back in Chicago" I had many deep conversations with him regarding recovery. I always appreciated his knowledge and his experience and like many have said...his laughter. He will be missed by so many but he is in good hands with those who have preceeded him to the "Big Meeting"...they have aquired another good member of our fellowship. He loved life and loved his sobriety and was a great example of AA...Thanks Andy.
Terri Smith
August 25, 2008
Andy was a true inspiration and will be missed by many. I want to send my condolences to the family. God Bless!
Irene Kontje
August 25, 2008
I would like to extend a big hug and sincere condolences to Judith and Jennifer. I hope you find some comfort in all these kind words written here by so many different people - Andy touched so many lives. He really made a difference.
Andy was REAL. Andy was the real deal. He was fun and mischievous, and had a great sense of humor and a real zest for life. I will never forget our meals together, and I will miss Andy's chocolate treats at board weekends (he just referred to me as "Chocolate"). It won't be the same.
On another note, the poor man really will get no rest. I've already assigned him to some committee work from where he is. He'll be in good company with my brother and dad and so many friends who have gone on before him. I take comfort in knowing I'll see him there and join the committee at some time in the future. There's so much still to be done...
You will be missed, Andy, and you will always be loved!
Sue Felgenauer
August 25, 2008
Andy, when I would see you my heart would smile. You always brought warth, love and laughter. You taught me so much about LOVE and SERVICE because you walked as a man of principle. Go in peace, my friend.
Chaplain Penny Stacy
August 25, 2008
Judith and Jennifer, may God's love enfold you and support you thru this time. I was blessed by Andy's unconditional love, mentoring and awesome sense of humor. He was a gentle giant to all he came in contact with.
Earnestine Carmon
August 25, 2008
You will be greatly missed. My prayers are with your family.
Bob McKimm
August 25, 2008
I listened intently to Andy's wise counsel. He is missed!
Carl Werther
August 25, 2008
God bless you all. Andy helped me to understand the importance of service to others. He always had something to say that would make me think, and add a perspective to help me and others . God bless Andy.
Philip T. Talbert II
August 25, 2008
Uncle Andy was a very loving man who will be miss but never forgotton.
David Rickard
August 24, 2008
My condolences to Judith and the rest of Andy's family and friends. I'm thankful that he shared his experience, strength and hope (and great sense of humor) with me, and I know that he helped many others. With Prayers.
Christie & Mike (Shorty) Reid
August 24, 2008
Judith & family,
Andy was an awesome man and good friend. He always had a hand out and a smile on his face. He helped countless people in more ways than he ever knew. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & may the loving arms of God hold you ever closer now.
Cathy W
August 24, 2008
My prayers are with you and famiy. Andy and I shared the same home group in Chicago, IL. He was a great guy!
Cathy W., DEsPlaines, IL
Jan Lembke
August 24, 2008
Andy, I will miss you! Your wonderful smile, your words of encouragement, your marvellous hugs and those "superb" bowties!! I have been truly blessed to have had the privilege of serving with you. I will cherish those memories. God is receiving a true elder statesman. My thoughts & prayers to Judith & family. God Bless.
big bob blair
August 24, 2008
andy was great friend that . you could talk to him about anything. my sympathy goes out to talbert family i will keep you in our thoughts and prayers
Tony & Linda Lawson
August 24, 2008
Judith, Andy will be missed. He was a great asset and friend to Bill W. and friends. God Bless.
Bill LEANDRES
August 24, 2008
Janet and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy for your loss. Andy was a great man and will forever be a part of our lives. He led by example and with much love of life. He will be missed.
rhuben & Sylvia banks
August 24, 2008
Andy was not just a friend but what I consider a close personal friend with whom you could share anything and get information, education or guidance with love. He will certianly be missed. Our prayers go out to his wife and family
Jean Smythe
August 24, 2008
Tom and I were pleased to have known and worked with Andy in many venues in Columbus. He gave so much time and effort to the Fellowship. His family is in our prayers.
Vuanita Hill
August 24, 2008
Deepest sympathy to the family. Thank you for allowing Andy to share so much with myself and others. My life was definately made richer for the wisdom, guidance and encouragement which he so lovingly and straightforwardly shared. If you didn't want the truth as he saw it, do not ask the question. As his email states, "Service is what we do in
between meetings" and that is only one of the many lessons that I learned from Andy. May the prayers of all he touched comfort you.
Danyel Landrum
August 24, 2008
Dear Talbot family, my condolences go out to you and your family. Andy was loved very, very much. Everytime I saw him, he would have a huge welcoming smile on his face. He is now smiling on all his friends and family. God Bless You.
rhonda terry
August 24, 2008
god bless
Tony & Linda Lawson
August 24, 2008
So sorry for the loss of Andy. He was a great asset to all of us who shared the friendship of Bill W.
Rick & Jacki Barr
August 24, 2008
We met Andy shortly after he moved to Columbus and we quickly become good friends with he and Judith. We remained friends after he moved and we would look forward to seeing him on trips to Boston and other gatherings that we would both attend. Our life was better due to our friendship and we all will miss him deeply. Our hearts and prayers and with Judith and family. All our love,
John & Marty Beatty
August 24, 2008
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
victor kwasniewski
August 24, 2008
Hey,Andy,after more than 35 years with Bill W.'s friends and a ton of helpful service,I'm certain you've got a chair way up front in the "Big Meeting". Colonel Vic
Shaaron Johnson
August 24, 2008
Judith and Jennifer, I am so sorry for your loss. Andy loved both of you so very much. His family was very important to him. I feel privileged to have known him as a friend and a mentor, someone who loved the fellowhip and who encouraged all of us to go as far as we could. He was an awesome person and he will be missed.
Joe Wigon
August 24, 2008
Judith I am so sorry for your loss-My thoughts are with you
Hank Schmitz
August 24, 2008
Andy, You will be missed. I considered you a mentor and leader. You led by example. You walked the walk as well as talked the talk. Thanks for letting me by a part of your life.
peggy ashworth
August 24, 2008
Andy was a very special person
who helped me and others more than he knew. my thoughts and prayers are with his wife and family
David Cornwell
August 24, 2008
It was a blessing to know Andy and Judith when they lived in the Columbus, Ohio community. Andy's knowledge and tireless leadership will be greatly missed.
Bill Leandres
August 24, 2008
Janet and I would like to express our deepest sympathy of your loss. Andy was my sponsor in Columbus and gave his unconditional love to walk me through the steps. He was shinning example of Gods great plan. He will be missed tremendously.
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