Andrew G. Illidge

Well, I simply can't believe how much time has passed since I last saw you Andrew. I miss our friendship so much. So many things have happened that I wish you could have seen or that we could have talked about. I miss your mom. A HUGE chuck of my life is now is memories of you and your family. Your friendship made me strong, it made things so much easier to be a part of (having us be able to share the experience together). I miss both of you. I know that heaven is a much better place with...

I met Andy when I was a German Intern at Bob Lida Advertising and later as a student at WSU in the late 80s. He has been a great friend to me- always helping out - always busy doing something with his Hudsons, playing the piano at cowtown-- driving "stuff" around all day as he would call it. He was all over the place --- Amazing! .. When my future wife and I decided to move back to Germany we kinda lost contact- One time though I asked him to come over and visit Germany and his answer was...

I was surprised and saddened to read about Andy in the last KMC Alumni bulletin. Andy was my first piano student. He was a joy to work with, always prepared and eager to learn. He had a great sense of fun at the piano. Later Liz started lessons, then Fran and Bobby joined somewhat later. All the Illidge kids were talented and great to work with.
I always looked forward to piano nights at the Illidge house. I would park my car, and usually hear Andy practicing on my way to the door....

I was very sad to see this.We lived down the block and every time I passed the Illidge house it made me happy to see Andy out working on one of his cars. He was a true individual. I am glad to have known him.

Words cannot express my sorrow after learning of Andy's passing. I worked directly with Andy during my tenure at Rand Graphics and what a pleasure it was. Andy was truly one of a kind. Andy had such a kind spirit and always had the funniest things to say. I will cherish the piano roll that he gave me titled "What A Friend We Have In Jesus." Andy will live in our memories forever. Please accept my heartfelt condolences and know that my thoughts and prayers go out to the Illidge family.

It is with a heavy heart that I am reading about Andy's passing. Although it has been many years since I have seen Andy, I still remember him to be a sweet young man. My sincere condolences to the entire Illidge family and hope you will find comfort in knowing the positive impact Andy had on everyone he met.

Andy was part of our family for many years. He met my Uncle Reed when he was a teenager. Reed had a Hudson Commodore and Andy was enthralled with the car. He wanted to learn everything about it. Reed founded the Hudson club locally and Andy was a lifelong member. Andy was a Godsend to us during my Aunt Ruby and Uncle Reed's last days. They never had any children, but they would both say "we have Andy". I don't know how I would have gotten through those last years without Andy. What an...