Name: Viewing for Andrew Clyde Birkinshaw
Start: 2016-03-18T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-03-18T02:00:00.000Z
Location: Jenkins-Soffe Funeral Chapel & Cremation Center - South Jordan

Andrew Clyde Birkinshaw
1985 ~ 2016
Andrew Clyde Birkinshaw (30) passed away at home in Riverton, Utah on Sunday March 13, 2016 of natural causes. Andy was born 27 November 1985 in Murray, Utah to Robert and Lonnie (Larsen) Birkinshaw. Four of his other siblings also passed away from the same rare genetic disease, Wolfram Syndrome.
At the tender age of 8, he and his twin brother Daniel learned that they had the complications of an anomaly of the 4th chromosome. Andrew possesses a mountain of courage and hope. He is completely confident that he would be able to accomplish all he was sent here to do. He prepared in many ways. He earned his Eagle Scout award, graduated from Murray High School and attended Salt Lake Community College until the complications of his illness prohibited additional studies. None the less, he continued to study the scriptures and graduated from LDS Institute. Last year he read the Book of Mormon 10 times. He is a scriptural scholar.
Andy is a naturally gifted musician. It would take him only minutes to figure an instrument out and play it by ear, as though he had played it all his life. He studied music in college. Andrew was also a service missionary at the Humanitarian Center, and the Salt Lake Temple. Andrew spoke with the wisdom of the angels. He is an inspiration to everyone who met him. He had no complaints about the challenges that life had dealt him. He was strong and courageous in everything he did and said. A hundredth part of this wonderful man cannot be written.
Andy is survived by his parents, three sisters, Jennie (Jason) Towery, Park City; Rebecca (Robert) Allen, Virginia; Julia (Ken) Childs, St. George. He also has 9 nieces and nephews, and 95 aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his twin brother Daniel, his sibling twin brothers Bradley and Robert and his sister Sarah; both sets of grandparents, Vance and Glenna Birkinshaw and Clyde and Louise Larsen.
A Viewing will be held at the Jenkins-Soffe South Valley Funeral Home, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10400 S), South Jordan, Utah on Thursday, March 17, 2016 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. The funeral will be held in the Riverton Central Stake Center, 12852 S 3200 W, Riverton, Utah, (access via 2700 West) on Friday, March 18, 2016 at 11:00 AM. A viewing will precede the service starting at 10:00 AM. Interment will be at the Elysian Burial Gardens, 1075 East 4580 South, Murray Utah. Online condolences may be shared at www.jenkins-soffe.com.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the JT Snow Foundation for the cure of Wolfram Syndrome. https://www.crowdrise.com/snowfoundation

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from Mar. 16 to Mar. 17, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Andrew Birkinshaw

Sponsored by Jenkins-Soffe Funeral Chapel & Cremation Center - South Jordan.

13 Entries

Karen Edwards

March 31, 2016

Oh Lonnie, I am so sorry I did not know about Andrews death until everything was over. My daughter saw a post on facebook. I do want you to know I love you and your family and hope you can find the comfort you need. Karen Edwards

March 21, 2016

Dear Rob & family,
So sorry to read about your son. There's nothing harder in life that to have to bury a child (children)! My love, sympathy & prayers go out to you at this time. I've been thinking about you since we connected on the Skyline site.

Always, Mickie Milligan

March 21, 2016

Lonnie:

So darn sorry for another loss of a beautiful son. You have been through so much. This young man sounds like he was quite an inspiration to all in his short life.

I was sad also to read your mom has passed.
My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Anne Schade Elwood

March 18, 2016

I just learned of Andrew's death and express my deepest sympathy. He was an amazing young man and will have a chance to fully develop his talents.

Roger Harrie

March 18, 2016

Another one for the angels and one less for the anglers. Andy is an great example of Christ like attributes, in dedication and faith to his Lord, in reading and studying the scriptures, service to his fellow brothers and sisters, developing his talents and the ability to laugh at my jokes. love to you all. Uncle Steve

Lynda Call

March 17, 2016

How we love your family. We wish to our add our love and sympathy at this time. You are an example to us in so many ways.
Bryan and Lynda Call

Judy Anderson

March 17, 2016

Dear Birkinshaws

So sorry for all your losses. Andy was truly a sweet and kind dear, Danny so talented, Sarah, the spiritual queen she is and her strong testimony. I remember Andy & Danny's excitement when they received their mission call and they came into MHS to share. We loved those children of yours. May Heavenly Father give you peace as you will be together again.

Chris Loizos

March 16, 2016

Robert, Lonnie and family, I'm so sorry to hear about Andrew's passing. Yet he is finally free of the affliction he had to live with for so long. Condolences to your family.

March 16, 2016

Dear Birkinshaw Family

You probably won't recognize my name, I am a cousin to your Grandpa Clyde Larsen. I just wanted to express my love and sympathy to you. I wish I would have know Andrew. He was a remarkable young man.

Love, Nola Petersen Munk

Diana Fillmore

March 16, 2016

Dear Birkinshaw family,

I am so sorry. At the same time I am grateful for your excellent example of teaching your children to live their lives as normally and full of joy as possible in fact of this challenge.

I felt very privileged to have Andy in my life. The same can be said for his brothers and sister.

God bless you and keep you with him forever.

Diana Fillmore

Bruce Hillier

March 16, 2016

So sorry for you great rial. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Maxine Conrad

March 15, 2016

Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. What a wonderful family you are. What a blessing to know you are a FOREVER family ;) We love you! We admire you! We are grateful for you!
With love,
The Conrad Family
Moroni 8:3

March 15, 2016

Dear Lonnie, Bob & Family,

How sorry we are to hear of the passing of Andrew (always Andy to us). We pray that you may feel comfort and peace today and in the coming days, weeks and months. We feel so blessed to know you, our special friends. Your strength, faith and testimony have taught us so much through the years. We love you and will pray for comfort for you.

Love always,
Rex & Julie Lawrence

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