Andrew Scott Holmes

Andrew Scott Holmes was born in Washington, D.C. on July 18, 1971. His death was on January 18, 2011. He graduated from West Springfield High School in 1989. In 1993, he graduated cum laude from Virginia Tech with a double major in Finance and Economics. Andrew became a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in 2003. After college, Andrew began a career with the Naval Audit Service, where he developed a love for auditing. He worked as an auditor, an audit manager, and most recently served as an Audit Director overseeing multiple audit teams. Andrew’s work took him all over the world, an aspect of his career that he greatly enjoyed. He was viewed as an esteemed and admired colleague, was recognized for his leadership and supportive management style, and was known for producing high quality audits. During his school years, Andrew was an accomplished clarinet player and member of his high school concert and marching bands, where his dedication and skill resulted in his being selected for All-State Concert Band. He continued playing the clarinet at Virginia Tech, where he was a member of the Marching Virginians. His band experiences provided many life-long friends that Andrew treasured. Andrew loved all things sports, and even after college he continued to be a strong supporter of the Virginia Tech Hokies. In recent years, his love of sports, particularly football, led him to another passion -- fantasy football. He participated in several leagues and even managed one with close friends and family as a way to promote fun and frequent interaction among those close to him. He was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church, which he began attending as a child with his family in 1978. He was active in the church’s youth groups during his school years, and many of these friendships lasted throughout his life. After college, Andrew taught a children’s Sunday School class and served as a substitute tutor in the Grace Tutoring Program. Many of Andrew’s happiest moments were those spent with his family which he loved so dearly. He met the love of his life at the Naval Audit Service, and in 2004 he and Brooke were married. Brooke and Andrew especially enjoyed traveling together, including several memorable international trips. Andrew’s other great loves were his children, Aiden Stewart (2) and Addison Sydney (3 months). He was a dedicated father who got Aiden ready for daycare, enjoyed bath time with the kids, and doted on every little thing. Andrew also is survived by his parents, Stewart and JoAnn Holmes of Springfield, Virginia, who he loved and admired. He is further survived by his sister Julie Phillips, her husband, Dirk, and their children, Jenna, Amy, and Tyler of Oak Hill, Virginia. Andrew, ever the proud uncle, loved his nieces and nephew as his own. Memorial contributions in Andrew's honor may be made to a support fund for the benefit of Aiden and Addison. Checks may be made to: Pershing, LLC and mailed to Holmes Memorial Fund, c/o Pershing, LLC, 908 NE 4th St, Suite 201, Bend, OR 97701.