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Andrew Ranger Obituary
Age 38, of Elmira, NY, passed away July 9, 2007. He was born December 26, 1968 in Orange, California. His family moved back to Elmira, where Andrew grew up. Andrew married Deborah Shelton (MO). They have a son, Joshua Ranger (5) and a daughter, Zada Ranger (1). He was a devoted husband and father. Andrew became an attorney in 2002 and worked in healthcare. Andrew is also survived by his father, Robert Ranger; mother, Frances Doty; brothers, Kenneth Ranger and Rob Doty; and a sister, Nicole Newpower. His Memorial Service will be August 4, 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter & Paul Church, 161 High Street, with a Celebration of Life at the Parish Center following his Mass. Memorial donations for Lung Cancer Research can be made, checks payable to: Washington University Thoracic Oncology Research. Address: Washington University, Division of Oncology, Box 8007, Attn. Robert Barczewski, 660 South Euclid, St. Louis, MO 63110.
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Memories and Condolences
for Andrew Ranger
Dorothy Bray
August 9, 2007
I met Debbie at the beginning of June when my brother-in-law Ron passed away. She is a very good friend of my niece Gina. She was there during this very tough time for my sister and our family. I remember her staying late helping with the memory boards, and most of all just being there as a friend for Gina and her family. She was always smiling and just seemed to understand how to use the right words and do the right thing when needed most.
I was shocked later when Gina told me what she was going through personally in her own life. Awe and amazement cannot describe how I feel about Debbie. I have the utmost respect for her and she has changed the way I do many things and treat people in my daily life.
Debbie - I did not know your husband but I am sure he was just as special as you are. Know that he is with God and looking down and taking care of you and your children. God will truly bless you for being such a kind, caring person. This is exactly what Jesus taught us to do no matter what we are going through personally. You evidently live by his example. God Bless you and your family.
Dorothy Bray
Chapel Hill, TN
Teresa Hurd
August 1, 2007
To The entire Ranger/Doty family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief. May your memories of Andrew bring you comfort. We love you all,
Teresa, Jerry and Tyler Hurd
Regina High
July 31, 2007
Debbie~
The time is growing near my friend, for thoughts and memories to open up sorrowful and joyous feelings for you. Just know that you are loved and thought of everyday. Stay strong, be proud and feel loved. Love ya Gina
Todd, JeanMarie, and Bowie Johnson
July 30, 2007
Andrew, you seemed to have grown up everywhere but it is clear that you are now home. May god rest your wonderful soul. You are missed, my friend. With Love,
Barbara (Bennett)DeGraw
July 28, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you all.
Jason Titus
July 25, 2007
My deepest condolences go out to the entire Ranger family. I grew up in the "neighborhood" with Andy and his siblings on the southside of Elmira. May God be with all of you at this difficult time. God bless Andrew. His soul will go on forever.
William Sifnakis
July 24, 2007
My deepest condolences to the family. Although we have lost touch together I am still very saddened over this tragic news.
Jeff and Amy Luhn
July 23, 2007
Andrew was a great friend, loving husband and devoted father. We will miss his funny sarcasm and passion for his many ventures. But most of all, we will miss the faithfulness he brought to his family and friends. He will truly be missed but his stories and memories will live on for the many years to come.
We love you Debbie, Josh and Zada!
July 23, 2007
July 23, 2007
Janeice Thomas
July 23, 2007
What can you say about someone like Andy that succinctly sums up the feelings of his passing? Nothing seems good enough. I remember the first time I met Andy. I was 16 years old and I remember being impressed by how intelligent yet understanding and funny he was. Most people who possess his kind of intellect aren't as compassionate. I didn't have much contact with him over the years but I will always remember the few moments I did get to spend with him. I will trully miss him and his wisdom and his sense of humor.
John Lockner
July 23, 2007
Andrew,
Than you for all the good times, you had a special way of making people feel at ease and wanting to be around you.
I will truly miss you.
God bless you and your family,
Stuart Pedlow
July 23, 2007
Andrew was a link of gold in the chain of life. Thank you for your existence. You will be missed, my friend!
Stuart Pedlow
Bill Bailey
July 23, 2007
Andy fought a tough fight. My condolences go out to the entire Ranger/Doty Family. Andy,Rick,Tony,Allen,Pat we had some crazy times together as kids, but they were also the best. May God Bless Your family.
Chad and Lindsey Walker
July 23, 2007
We love the Ranger family very much, and knew Andrew as a loving and committed husband, father, son and friend. We pray that God's peace will cover your home and fill your hearts during this time.
Gina (Schieferdecker) High
July 23, 2007
Debbie, kids & family~
I pray that this time will find you growing strong in a new light. Andrew will be so very missed by everyone who has known him as family, a friend, a collegue and such. May the precious memories you share of Andrew fill the void that has been left in your hearts. May you feel safe as you laugh out loud at a memory, love a moment and share a thought about your lives together. I am here for you and will be always.
Love to you all~ Gina, Paul and Natali High
Erik Sampsell
July 23, 2007
My sympathies go out to his family. I haven't seen Andy in years but I have a lot of great memories of him from my younger days in Boy Scouts and in school together.
Rachel Gomez
July 23, 2007
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Michelle (Bonham) Morgan
July 23, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jennifer Herrick
July 22, 2007
My deep and heartfelt sympathy
to Andy's family in this time of sorrow. I will miss you, my friend - and I shall never forget you. God bless you and yours.
Barbie (Dickerson) Degnan
July 22, 2007
My deepest sympathies to the entire extended Ranger/Doty family. It's been years since I have seen you, but I will always remember you.
God Speed, Andy.
David Wood
July 22, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Andrew was a great friend ,Although I lost touch with him through the years I still think of the memories of him growing up in Elmira Ny. He will be greatly missed...
Nicole Newpower
July 22, 2007
Andrew was a humble man, a gentle father and a devoted husband. I love him very much. I am grateful the pain has ended and he is with Our Lord in Heaven.
Janice Acheson
July 22, 2007
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
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