John Frank Andrews

Heartfelt sympathies to you, Jan. Reading the obituary and the New Mexican article makes me sorry I never got to meet him; what a phenomenal human being and scholar. My best to you and the family.

Vaya con dios amigo. Bill and Beverly Hammons

Great memories of your piano talent, John! I can see you playing 1st Grand Piano in that Heavenly Orchestra! Keep tickling the ivories, John! We´ll miss you!

I met John soon after he arrived at the Folger Library in 1974, when I was an untenured assistant professor finding my way in Shakespeare studies. He published my first major article in Shakespeare Quarterly and supported my work. He was a true gentleman, kind to everyone he met, and I'm grateful for his friendship. He will be sorely missed.

I am heartbroken to hear that John, that dear man, has passed from this realm. I knew him for years through various personal ties, and had kept in touch with him when we both lived in Washington, DC, and again when he and Jan moved to Santa Fe. Regretfully, we had lost touch in recent years. He leaves such an important legacy as a scholar, but even more so as a caring and wise person--and a loving father, husband, grandfather, and friend. "Good night, sweet prince, And flights of angels sing...

John combined elegance and warmth, erudition and playfulness, and a profound decency. He was a unique and extraordinary man who was at home in many diverse worlds, and made everyone he encountered there feel equally at home and valuable. He was much loved and will be much missed.