Andrew Garrett Blodgett

Andy contributed not only his tennis talent to our KVCC tennis program, but he was a central figure in the fun the team had those two years he played. Those were days when tennis players were multisport athletes with a team perspective. Andy was a great team player as you can see from some of his old team members' comments. Although Andy moved and worked far away from his Schoolcraft roots and friends, he was always one of those kind of people that was kept in a special place in your heart...

I was also a teammate of Andy's at KVCC. In fact, our sophomore year we lived together at his grandparents home, not far from the college. We had a great time, and were part of a pretty darn good team. I remember one January blizzard where we were snowed in for a couple days. After cabin fever set in, Andy and I grabbed our crosscountry skis and headed for the Western Michgan campus - where all the parties were. The grocery stores were sold out of the beverages we wanted (they were sold...

I was your dad's tennis coach at Kalamazoo Valley Comm. Col. He was a great contribution to that team. If you give me an address, I will be happy to send you some pictures from those two years. I share in your loss. I enjoyed my time with your dad when he played for me.

To the Blodgett family, I knew your Husband, Father growing up while playing tennis, first, as a competitor at Comstock High and then as a teammate at KVCC. I think fondly upon those times and the many smiles and laughter Andy brought to almost every situation. I am shocked that he is gone and now am reflecting on how precious life is and that every day we must live our lives to the fullest. I am greatly saddened by his passing.
God Bless...

Remember many competitive moments on the Village Tennis courts in the mid 1970's as both a partner and a competitor. I'll always remember most your desire to compete in the U.S. Open. God speed... Only the good die young, so Andrew, you're in great hands.

Dear Linda, Makenzie and Mike,

Though my contacts with Andy were few while Mike and Mackenzie attended San Luis Obispo High School, I had great respect for the Blodgett family and I'm terribly sorry for your loss. If children are a reflection of their parents, then Andy was a very good man. Please accept my sincere condolences.