Andrea Ptak

Aaron and Dakota, I am still speechless over Andie's passing. Andie and I met at RIT where we went to Art School together. We both got our A.A.S. in Art & Design, Andie left to work in the field and I stayed and moved to then Printing Technology field. We both followed so similar paths. We both loved animals, the outdoors, art, typography, cooking, crafts (I quilt mostly now), gardening (tho she was a true master) just to name a few things. Andie found me on Facebook about 20 years...

I am so very sorry to hear that Andi loss her battle with cancer! Andi and I laughed a lot when we would work on projects that I would need her help when she did graphic design of the LWV news letter on San Antonio many years ago! Oh her brilliant mind and wit will be missed in this world! We loved to talk politics! Oh what a hole she will leave in this world! Rest in peace dear friend!

Aaron & Dakota Andie & I sang together in the Women´s Ensemble. Aaron was always there supporting us. Andie and I stayed friends on FB and I had been following her journey in the C group. I am so sad for the world. Andie was such an amazing gift. I know you are missing her desperately and I send love and hopes that all the beautiful memories may ease your hearts

Dear Aaron and Dakota, I knew your beloved through our many meetings designing my picture book together, When Someone Deeply Listens to you. I believe this was one of Andie's last projects. With each Zoom meeting and phone call, Andie worked her way into my heart as a friend. I had the outmost respect for her talent and creativity. Every book presentation which I have done in the schools this past year, I have a page with Andie's photo that shines brightly on the large white screen and I say...

Aaron and Dakota - my heart is full with sorrow for Andi´s too early death from that horrible disease of cancer - so glad we got to spend some time with you both this past year - we really enjoyed our time and so grateful for the opportunity !! Any time you guys find yourself around the Syracuse area you are most welcome at our home - love Lois &John Wille

Becky McGaughy, my wife, introduced me to Andie, and we became good FB friends. We shared many values and I enjoyed texting with her very much. A great loss to her family, friends and the earth.

I met Andie and Aaron in 1995 birthing class. Our daughters, Dakota and Elena have birthdays 2 days apart. I didn´t realize then how lucky I was to be in that class with Andie. I quickly found Andie to be generous, intelligent, dedicated to friends and family and community, organized and thoughtful. Andie was so thorough in researching anything in particular schools, products, activities for Dakota. All I had to was ask Andie about a school or program and she would have all the info. Elena...

Prayer of peace and comfort be with you, Aaron. You are the best neighbors!