Burlington, Washington
1935 - 2011
Andy M. Ploeg, of Burlington, passed away at home on January 12, 2011. He was surrounded by his loving family and dog Charlie. He was born in Burlington, WA to John & Thelma Ploeg on October 21, 1935.He attended school at Burlington Edison where he met Ethel Houser. They were married in April...
Read MoreDear Ethel. We are so sorry to hear of Andy's passing. We will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love Don and Debbie Beldessi
Don Beldessi
January 23, 2011 | Youbou, BC
To My Ploeg Cousins: I still use a line that I learned from Andy when I was a little girl. We were all sitting around a table eating at the Blanchard Hall for some family event. Kathy belched really loud. Andy said, "Bring it up again and we'll vote on it." Kathy, of course, belched again and Andy said, "All in favor say aye." I laughed so hard. Hugs to you all. Love, Cindy (Davenport) Johnson
January 20, 2011
Dear Ethel May, Kathy, Carolyn, and Jeff. You are all great cousins to have. I spent many wonderful times with you at the farm. My best memory of Andy was the day Jeff drove the tractor onto the manure pit. We thought Jeff was going to drown and called Andy to come quick. Andy came running, put boards down on the manure, walked in to get Jeff and literaly threw him to safety. Then Andy hopped on that tractor and drove it right off the manure pit. As a child, I was truly amazed by...
Judy Roell
January 20, 2011 | Puyallup, WA
Dear Ethel, We are very sorry to learn of Andy's passing. You are in our prayers.
Al & Carolyn Bakker
January 14, 2011 | Oak Harbor, WA
Dear Ethel and Family
It has been my pleasure to have known Andy since the fifth grade. I will always remember Andy as a kind, generous, and friendly person that was definitely a family man. We have all been blessed to have known him.
Dale Jenkins
January 14, 2011 | Bay View, WA
My condolences to Ethel and the Ploeg Family. It was an Honor and a Pleasure being Santa Claus on Christmas Eve 2010 at Andy and Ethel's Home and seeing the "smile" on Andy's face as his Great-Grandkids opened their Hot Wheels Racing Cars. May you Rest in Peace Mr. Andy. Your Friend, Marc B.
Marc Breckenridge
January 14, 2011 | Bow / Edison, WA
Dear Ethel, Kathy, Carolyn, Jeff and family, I am very saddened to read that Andy has passed on. So many fond memories of Andy. The time I helped Kathy rake hay ( I was having fun) and Andy told me I deserved to be paid, & he did! The times I worked for him and he taught me how to sell race car parts and fuel. The story of his "short" career as a race car driver. It's with a heavy heart I write this, and I hope all the memories will sustain you in your time of grief. With Sincere...
Mari Nelson
January 14, 2011 | Big Lake, WA
You were the brother I never had. I will miss you so much. Andy, I will always remember you and I looking like a couple of little kids racing around your barn on the Honda 50's.Mike
I will always remember the large bowls of buttery popcorn we shared. Nancy
Mike & Nancy Gale
January 14, 2011 | Samish Island, WA