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KADIE, Andrew James Andy
Andrew Andy Kadie passed away on October 29, 2011, at the age of 88. Born in Long Beach, California, Andy was raised and schooled in Colorado. During World War II, he served in the 10th Mountain Division (ski troops) in Italy, and was awarded many medals, including two bronze stars.
Andy Kadie had a long, distinguished career in education. Beginning as an instructor for Strategic Intelligence in the early 1950s, he moved to California and taught high school in Chowchilla for four years, followed by eight years as the director of guidance for Marysville High School. Andy and his family moved to Sacramento in1965, where he spent 23 years at American River College as a teacher and counselor. Andy and his wife Mildred raised a family of four children, two boys and two girls. After Mildred passed away, Andy married Jane, with whom he lived until his death 21 years later.
Andy possessed a wide ranging curiosity and a zest for life. He traveled the world, visiting over 60 countries, was an avid gardener and outdoorsman, and enjoyed food, music, theater, and the arts. Andy was most at home in the mountains, and his passion for the wilderness was inescapable. He loved fishing, hunting, camping, and hiking; knew the creeks, lakes, and forests of the Sierras intimately; and traveled there often with his fishing buddies and family.
Andy Kadie was loved by many, and will be sorely missed. He is survived by his wife Jane; and his children Karl Kadie (wife Carol) and son Christopher; Michelle Schuller (husband Brian); Andrea Minchuk (husband Randy); and Bob Kadie (wife Ann Marie) and son Tom and daughter Julia. Andy also leaves his stepchildren Lisa, John, Kathy, and Vicki, and their seven children. A memorial service will be held on November 12, at 11:00 A.M., immediately followed by a reception, at the LDS Church, 8267 Deseret Ave., Fair Oaks, CA 95628.
Published in The Sacramento Bee on 11/8/11.
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Scott Beach
November 25, 2011
I remember the day Andy took me flying. He was a good pilot and I was able to take a dozen aerial photographs of my timber farm near Georgetown, California.
michael tamblyn
November 16, 2011
Saddend
Al West Jr.
November 13, 2011
I remember Uncle Andy years ago at our house in nampa Idaho. My Dad built on to our basement and showed it to Andy. My Dad could stand up in the room, but at 6'4" Andy had to bend down and put his hands on his knees to stand up. Uncle Andy and Uncle Leroy were both tall men who learned to adapt around us shorties. Judy and I are very sorry to hear of his passing.
Molly Smith
November 12, 2011
I always enjoyed Uncle Andy. What an intelligent, easy going and modest man! Who knew he had two Bronze Stars? Jane, Karl, Mich, Andrea and Bob: you were so fortunate to have him in your lives.
Phelps Hobart
November 12, 2011
All who knew Andy will miss him! He was a fine fellow and always interesting to chat with.
God bless.
November 11, 2011
I was so sad to learn of Uncle Andy's death -- Karl, Mich, Andrea, and Bob, I am thinking of you and my heart goes out to you all, as well as to Jane and her family. He was a lovely, gracious, and everlastingly kind soul. All my love, Victoria Brown Cech (and John and Isaiah!!)
Kay Corbett
November 10, 2011
We are all very saddened by the loss of Uncle Andy. He loved us unconditionally. We were so fortunate to have him in our lives.
Eric Hart
November 10, 2011
When you were with Uncle Andy, you felt very settled; he made your feel at ease and brought out the best in people. He understood people but was not judgmental. He seemed to have this ability to bring out the very best in people.
I will miss him
Eric Hart
margaret majua
November 10, 2011
bob's dad and my dad, both 88 this year, were the subjects of many conversations between bob and myself. to the entire kadie family, i am so sorry to hear about your loss of this remarkable man. you were so lucky to have him in your lives.
Susan Hart Calkin
November 9, 2011
I love my Uncle Andy.
I always thought he must have been a 'giant' because he seemed larger than life - literally! If I ever had a chance, I would sneak the opportunity to stick my whole arm in one of his enormous shoes!
Uncle Andy was one of the most inspiring, honest, caring, thoughtful and gentle people I have ever known. His very presence and then his insight always made me feel that things were "good and O.K."
Uncle Andy's will continue to inspire as I share his influence and life with my family.
His would be hard shoes to fill!
I love you Uncle Andy.
Susan Hart Calkin
Lita Pondoc
November 9, 2011
My condolences to the Kadie Family and friends. My thoughts are with you all at this time of great loss.
Lita Pondoc
Maui Magnets, Inc.
Betty,Jon,Marti,Sally
November 9, 2011
Andy was a great brother-in-law and uncle. We will miss him. All you kids were lucky to have parents like Mike and Andy.
Kurt Shull
November 8, 2011
I always knew Andy Kadie simply as "Bob's Dad". He was always nice to me and our friends. Andy always smiled and was the most relaxed person I've ever met. I admired him for that.
I remember stealing cookies from their cookie jar in high school and always getting caught. Andy would just laugh.
I respected him and will miss him greatly.
Sincerely,
Kurt Shull
November 8, 2011
I always knew Andy Kadie as "Bob's Dad". He was always nice to me and was one of the most relaxed people I've ever met. I really admired that about him.
He always had a smile on his face and saw the amusing side of life, even when I used to steal cookies out of their cookie jar!
I respect him and will miss him greatly.
Sincerely,
Kurt Shull
Bruce Swinehart
November 8, 2011
My condolences to Andy's family. I remember having his son in class and whenever I would see Andy I would ask him how his son was doing and he would bring me up to date. He was great guy with a big smile and fun to be with at faculty parties at American River College. I taught with Andy his whole career at ARC. We lost touch in later years but I assure you he is not forgotten by me or the students he taught or counseled. Bruce Swinehart
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