Andrew-Berkey-Obituary

Andrew DeGraff Berkey II

Rancho Mirage, California

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Berkey, Andrew DeGraffNovember 6, 1923 - April 6, 2011Remembering dearest Andy, who passed away peacefully at his home in Rancho Mirage, CA at 87. He courageously fought old age to the end with grace, strength and as always humor. A kind, caring, generous and loving family man and friend to many....

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A very nice tribute.

I will always remember what he told me after my sister's funeral. In fact he was the only who ever said anything.

never met you but by word of mouth , you were a fine man. I just want to express my condolences

I was friends with Andy when I was a youngster at LACC. I will always remember his passion for the game of golf. I was close friends with his son John and spent many a night at his home on Rockingham in Brentwood. Andy's nickname for me was Winnie, I hope I get to hear him call me Winnie when I met him in heaven. We love you and miss you Andy. John, Tracy, and Ella Grace I am sorry for your loss and may peace be with. Love, Robert Schwinn

Andy was one of my favorite people in the world. He was kind, generous and very funny. He was always a pleasure to be around with his extremely optimistic attitude and classic one liners.
Andy and I always teased each other and he usually won. Over the years we became very close and I considered him to be a dear friend. My family and I will miss him very much. It is comforting to know that he is in Heaven and we will meet again some day.
John, Tracy and Ella Grace we are very...

Dearest John and Tracy,

My heartfelt thoughts for you at this difficult time. May you find peace in knowing that Andy was so special for so many! He was my sponsor at LACC, and a true gentleman in his guidance for so many years. All those days and nights on Rockingham will forever be close in my memories of Andy.

I know I am a better man for being in your lives, and Andy is greatly responsible. Thank God for Andy Berkey. We are all be blessed to have been a part of his...

Dear Andy, Thank You for all the great times in the desert , brentwood and the palisades , Andy - A great friend,smart , funny, always offered great advice. Condolences to John and his family and all friends who Love Andy, i am so thankful and grateful to the many good times with Andy - he loved sports, rib eye steaks, sand dabs and the always famous Sno Cones ! I Will Always Love You Andy ! Rob

We are thankful for the too few years we enjoyed his wit and humor.
We are thankful for every hour we shared the warmth of his company.

Handsome and courageous, Andy left us with more than memories. He left us with a greater love for his desert and for life itself.
So we don't say, Andy. You will be with us in our journey through life.

We send our love to Andy, to his family, to his friends.

Tande and Ted Steffens

God broke the mold when he made Andy. First class all the way. Godspeed.