Andrew DeGraff Berkey II

Berkey, Andrew DeGraff
November 6, 1923 - April 6, 2011
Remembering dearest Andy, who passed away peacefully at his home in Rancho Mirage, CA at 87. He courageously fought old age to the end with grace, strength and as always humor. A kind, caring, generous and loving family man and friend to many. He will be dearly missed, however, many of his funny one liner's will live on forever in our memories.
Andrew was born in Chicago, Illinois to Peter and Clara Berkey. He was the youngest of 4 children, June Berkey D'Arcy, John Addison Berkey II and Peter Berkey III. Andrew had four children; Andy III and Bridgette with his wife Emma Lucy and John and Stephen with his second wife Jacquelyn Lowry who passed away in 1996 from Lung Cancer.
After attending Princeton University, Andy proudly served his beloved country by joining the Air Core. He spent time as the navigator of a B-24 Bomber during World War II. Upon his return home from the war, he became a stock broker while enjoying his true passion which was playing golf with his group of friends affectionately known as "The Mafia" at L.A.C.C. Andy was an avid golfer with a handicap usually under 10. He was frequently called upon to be the score keeper because of his good math skills and super high degree of integrity. If Andy told someone that he would do something for them, then it was done. Andy did many kind things for many people. He put numerous young people through college and was always trying to help out his friends and family with whatever financial help they needed. His generosity was unparalleled and much appreciated.
Andy's hobbies included following football very closely, watching sports, playing cards and bachamon and traveling. Andy also loved his cocktail hour and was known for his famous rum and mint snow cones for 60 years or so. Andy was a big fan of Hawaii and his ashes will be spread outside the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel in the beautiful blue pacific that he loved so much.
Andy is survived by his sons Andy III of Boise, ID, John and his wife Tracy and their daughter Ella Grace Berkey of Rancho Mirage, CA. He was very proud to say that he was the longest living male Berkey and especially that he was a grandfather.
Andy was loved and admired for his positive outlook on life, extreme generosity and charismatic personality. He was known for his ability to make whomever was around him feel better by sharing his time, love and superb sense of humor with them. Andy and his wife Jacquelyn will be missed by many for years to come. Upon Andy's request, there will be a celebration of life gathering on Sunday May 1st from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. at L.A.C.C. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society would be greatly appreciated.
God Bless Andy Berkey