Andrew Sheldon Damon

1994 - 2012

DAMON, ANDREW SHELDON; died September 11, 2012; age 18 from the degenerative effects of Dejerine-Sottas syndrome, a congenital peripheral neuropathy. Andrew was born August 14, 1994 in Royal Oak, MI to Ty and Kristen Damon II and was the cherished brother of Samantha and Jack. His grandparents, Ty and Marsha Damon, Dee Boyd Ruen and the late Jack Ruen were very involved in Andrew's life and will miss him greatly. Andrew was an eager learner and loved school. He had attended Michigan School for the Deaf and was currently a student in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program at Lahser High School in Bloomfield Hills. Andrew, his teachers and interpreter/interveners pioneered new forms of instructing Deaf-Blind students that have been shared around the world. Andrew touched many hearts with his charming personality and positive attitude. In his early years, Andrew's family was helped immensely by the loving persons involved with Early-On, St. John's Deaf Church, Camp DeSalles and Deaf C.A.N. Andrew was brave and resilient in the face of multiple medical challenges. Due to the incredible care he received from his family, nurses, the staff of William Beaumont Hospital Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, and U of M Mott Hospital - Andrew led a life that was fuller and longer than could have been expected. Andrew had a zest for life and rose above his disabilities. With the assistance of Michigan Adaptive Sports, Andrew was able to join his family in the sport of skiing since the age of 5 years old. Andrew was member of the United Street Machines car club and loved all things automotive. He attended countless car shows and loved to feel the rumble of the engines and smell the fumes at local dragstrips. On Saturday, September 22, 2012 there will be a Celebration of Andrew's Life and reception by the family at Pine Knob Ski and Snowboard Resort, 7778 Sashabaw Road, Clarkston, MI 48348 from 4 to 8 p.m. The family wishes to invite all who were touched by Andrew to attend, food will be served. Contributions in memory of Andrew may be made to the D-B Central Andrew Damon Memorial Fund, Central Michigan University, Sloan 105, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859. Funds will be used to provide educational resources, training and support to the families and teachers of Deaf-Blind persons in Michigan. Expressions of sympathy for the family and memories of Andrew may be shared at
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