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Andrew Thompson Obituary
YORK - Andrew M. Thompson, 40, of Springettsbury Twp. passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020 at his residence.
A private funeral mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Dallastown. The mass can be viewed live at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 18, 2020 on Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory's Facebook page. Fr. Mark Weiss will be officiating at the service. Burial will follow in Mount Rose Cemetery in York. A public time of gathering with the family will be held from 1:30 - 3:30 pm on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at Hertiage Hills Resort in York.
Andrew was born in Harrisburg on November 15, 1979, the son of William M. and Bonnie J. (Anderson) Thompson of Dallastown. He was an assistant principal for Stoneybrook Elementary School and prior to that worked as a guidance counselor at Dallastown Middle School.
He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Dallastown. He was a 1998 graduate of Dallastown High School, where he was captain and MVP of the football team and president of the Varsity Club. He received his Bachelors of Science Degree from the University of Pittsburgh and was president of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. He received his Master's Degree of Science from McDaniel College in Westminster, MD and attended some post graduate classes at Temple University. He was an avid reader, loved watching movies, had a great sense of humor, was a good storyteller, and enjoyed wood whittling.
Along with his parents, Andrew leaves two children, Lucy Thompson and Sadie Thompson; a brother, Dan Thompson and his wife Karrie of Frederick, MD; nieces and nephews, Andrew, Maddie, and Hannah Thompson and an ex-wife Becky Thompson.
Memorial contributions may be made to Olivia's House Grief and Loss, 830 S. George Street, York, PA 17403. Send condolences at HeffnerCare.com.
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Will Hoel
March 4, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Susan E Angelilli
June 26, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time of losing Andy. We pray that God will comfort and strengthen them during the coming months.
Lynn Jerome
June 24, 2020
Dr. Thompson and Bonnie,
I am so sorry to read of your sons passing. We will keep you and the family in our prayers. May the memories of Andy give you strength as you grieve the loss. Sincerely, Lynn (Dohner) and Dean Jerome
Laura Pinkerton
June 21, 2020
I just wanted to say that I'm so sorry for your loss of Andy. Sending out my thoughts and prayers to Andy's Family and Friends. I know Andy from Dallastown and I was in couple of his classes. My Memory about Andy is that he always had a smile on him and had such a great personality. Andy will definitely be missed by all his Family and Friends. ❤ RIP Andy
JP
June 19, 2020
Ever thoughtful, sincere, kind, and optimistic - Andy made us better.
Our hearts are heavy. Rest well Andy.
Robert Krantz
June 19, 2020
I have fond memories of Andy and the entire Thompson family. Knowing Andy as a counselor at Dallastown his compassion and caring was his approach. His smile will always be remembered. I learned a great deal about integrity, ethics and being child centered from The family and have him and everyone in my prayers.
The McCracken Family
June 18, 2020
Mr Thompson was genuinely one of my sons favorite people at SB and we will miss him terribly. Love and hugs to his family.
jim gutekunst
June 18, 2020
I hadn't seen Andy in many years but I have very fond memories of him. He was easily one of the nicest and hardest working players I had ever coached. He was also a really great person. I am very sorry for his loss. My heart goes out to his family.
Zane Fake
June 18, 2020
Words will never express the impact that Andy had on all of us. From the moment we played football, ate lunch together, went on "missions" or just hanging out; we all knew Andy was "our" guy. He prepared us for life beyond our formidable years so that when we had to make certain decisions we could and knew how to. Andy's spirit and legacy will continue to live through each of us. All of us express our deepest sympathies for "Dr. T" and the "B-Meister", and Danny.
Andy: you will forever remain our friend, our confidant, our leader and our homie.
Zilla, Mikey, Spit, Vig, Jake, FB, Sommertime, Maurice, Link, Zito, Fluff
Zane Fake
Mike Fureman
Bryan Chase
Jon Livigni
Jake Winemiller
John Jones
Matt Sommer
Ryan Ruth
Justin Lingenfelter
Chaz Ruth, Jr.
Chaz Ruth, Sr.
Deb Bryant
June 17, 2020
Andy will always be so loved and will be greatly missed. I have so many fond and wonderful memories of all of our kids growing up on Exeter Drive. Watching all of our boys spend hours playing day and night was a blessing. It was so good to see Andy and hug him when Rilynn was at 1st grade orientation last year. I cant imagine how you and everyone else who loves him is getting through life right now. I know you are minute by minute, hour by hour and day by day. I have been praying for you a lot. I pray that Gods grace, hope and love will sustain you every second. I pray that your broken hearts can heal little by little as time goes on. I am so very very sorry. Words are just not enough to express our sympathy to you. ❤. Deb and Dave
Victoria weinstein
June 17, 2020
My husband and I worked with Andy when we was a counselor at Dallastown School District. Not only was he excellent in his job but what was lasting and memorable was his sincere kindness, friendly manner and a always a smile on his face. Andy radiated these wonderful qualities daily. He was a very special young man. He made a lasting impression on us. We are so very sad to hear of his passing. Our deepest and heartfelt sympathies to his wonderful family. Keeping you in our hearts and prayers.
Stan and Vicki Weinstein
Don, Donna, Darcie, and Darah Jones
June 17, 2020
The world has lost a very fine young man. Andy was a warm, caring, intelligent and loving person who will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He will live on in our hearts and our minds. Our sincere sympathy and prayers go to his wonderful family as we share in their sorrow.
Don, Donna, Darcie and Darah Jones
June 17, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Ileana Grajales Grinnell
June 17, 2020
Mr. Thompson was an amazing man. I will be FOREVER grateful for what he did for my son, he saved his life. He had an amazing way with kids. He loved, understood and guided them with no judgement. The world needs more people like him guiding todays youth. Please know that he definitely made an impact on our lives. He will be greatly missed and my deepest condolences go to his loved ones. I cant even imagine the pain they must be going though.
James
June 17, 2020
I met Andy at Pitt. He was one of the most down to earth and kindest people I have known. He never had anything negative to say about anyone that wasn't purely in jest. His family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Heather and Cooper Lee
June 17, 2020
Thank you fo always being a friendly, smiling face at SB. Cooper will miss you very much.
Shari Young
June 17, 2020
Words cannot express the sadness. Andy was for me, both a beloved student and a co-worker at Dallastown. A contagious smile, a caring spirit, a kind heart. Always ready to help others. I cannot imagine the void that his loss will be for his family and friends. My prayers and grief are with Dr. and Mrs. Thompson, Dan, his girls, his friends and all family members. Love to all.
Shari Young
June 17, 2020
Words cannot express the sadness. Andy was for me, both a beloved student and a co-worker at Dallastown. A contagious smile, a caring spirit, a kind heart. Always ready to help others. I cannot imagine the void that his loss will be for his family and friends. My prayers and grief are with Dr. and Mrs. Thompson, Dan, his girls, his friends and all family members. Love to all.
Barb and Bill Eshenour and Family
June 17, 2020
Remembering Andy and Dan coming to St Joseph's Church over the years. He grew up with my children especially Cara, who loved Mrs. Thompson as one of her CCD teachers. Our sincere and heartfelt sympathy goes to your family with this tremendous loss!! Prayers for the family and his girls!!!
The Eshenour Family
Barb Bill Cara, Adam, and Darren
Jim Reinalda
June 17, 2020
Andy was a fun student to have in class and later, a fun colleague to work with. His personality was contagious. He will truly be missed. My prayers go out to God that He may comfort Bill and Bonnie in this time.
Jen Gerber
June 16, 2020
Mr. Thompson was an amazing assistant principal. He was always willing to take his time with both of my daughters. My oldest daughter who happens to have Down syndrome, was particularly fond of Mr. Thompson. He will be deeply missed.
Tim Miller
June 16, 2020
One of the fondest memories I have of Andy is when he was a counselor at Dallastown Middle School, we were on an Outbound trip to Williamsburg and we were spending a rainy day at Busch Gardens during their Halloween setup and he was running a fever but still pushing through watching kids that were frightened walking through the haunted park. Always putting the kids needs before his own.
Melissa
June 16, 2020
Mr. Thompson was an amazing assistant principal. Very kind man who clearly adored all of his students. So very sorry for your loss.
Laura Smith
June 16, 2020
He was amazing when we went to the school for a tour when our son Castiel started Kindergarten. Castiel liked him very much. Everytime we saw him, he was smiling. He will be missed deeply.
Laura Smith
June 16, 2020
He was amazing when we went to the school for a tour when our son Castiel started Kindergarten. Castiel liked him very much. Everytime we saw him, he was smiling. He will be missed deeply.
Stacey Howie
June 16, 2020
Tanner and Kylie Grove loved him dearly. He was always very personable, nice, friendly, and suportive with my children ay Stony Brook Elementary. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends, and colleagues.
Brent
June 16, 2020
Andy has been a great friend for over 35 years. I will miss him forever and will always cherish our friendship
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