Andrew Walter Beitzell

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Andrew Beitzell Obituary

BEITZELL
ANDREW WALTER BEITZELL

Of Annandale, VA passed away September 23, 2006. He is survived by his loving wife Joanne; and son, Douglas. He was predeceased by his son, Andrew Joseph. Family will receive friends Tuesday, September 26 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at DEMAINE FUNERAL HOME, 5308 Backlick Road, Springfield, VA 22151. Mass of Christian burial will be held Wednesday, September 27 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, 7401 St. Michael's Lane, Annandale, VA 22003. Burial will follow in Fairfax Memorial Park, Fairfax, VA. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, One St. Jude Place Building, PO Box 1000, Dept. 300, Memphis, TN 38148-0552 or Alzheimer's Disease Association, Northern VA Chapter, 11240 Waples Mill Road, Suite 402, Fairfax, VA 22030.

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Published by The Washington Post on Sep. 25, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Andrew Beitzell

3 Entries

Carol Fleming

September 26, 2006

Dear Joanne and Doug,
I am so very sorry for your loss but you know you will be with him some day. That doesn't make it any easier right now, but in the coming days I hope you can find solace in knowing eternal happiness is inevitable for good people like you and your family.

Andy was so fortunate to have had the love he was shown throughout his life and illness. God has a special place in heaven for such caring people as you, Doug, Andy and Andy Jr.

Take care and remember you are in our prayers and anything me or my family can do to help you, we would be more than joyful to do.

God bless you all!

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The Castillo Family

September 25, 2006

Mrs. Beitzell and Doug, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Just know you can rely on us now and in the coming days for support. Love Chris, Laurie, Jonathon and Brandon Castillo

The Castillo Family

September 25, 2006

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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