Andrew Ellis Buthorn

1981 - 2017

Andrew Ellis Buthorn On March 18, 1981, in Olympia, Washington, the Buthorn family was blessed with a bundle of joy, Andrew Ellis Buthorn. He was welcomed by his older brother Jess, and parents Bill and Nancy. He was baptized in the Catholic Church at St. Michaels. Andrew attended Olympia schools, including Pioneer Elementary, Washington Middle, and Olympia High School, graduating in 1999. He enjoyed his sports, especially golf. When Andrew graduated high school he attended Marymount College in Arlington, VA, majoring in history and playing college golf. Later he came back to Washington state and received his doctorate in Physical Therapy at UPS. Andrew had worked as a PT for the last two and a half years in Eugene , Oregon. Recently he moved to Virginia with the love of his life, Candy Kunze. Unfortunately, on November 23, 2017 both Andrew and Candy were killed. He will be remembered for his love of life, his enthusiasm for living, be it playing the guitar, riding his bike or beating his dad in golf. He was a history buff, and a beer and coffee connoisseur. Most importantly Andrew loved his family more than any-thing. He is survived by his brother Jess, parents Bill and Nancy, several aunts and uncles, and cousins that he adored. Services for Andrew will be held at St. Michael Catholic Church on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at 11a.m. Donations may be sent to St. Vincent De Paul at St. Michael Church, PO Box 766, Olympia WA 98507.