~Radoslav
I just learned of Andy's death yesterday. I am extremely saddened to hear this news. I got in touch with my Simpson College contact Bob MacKenzie who sent a mass email early this morning to several of Andy's Simpson friends informing them that Andy had passed on. Some of them may have already heard the news, but it appears that the word had not yet spread far. I spent three great years with Andy at Simpson from 1970 to 1973. He was a great friend and mentor. What I remember most is his vast intelligence. When he was around his friends you always knew who was the smartest guy in the room ... it was Andy. No question about that. I had the privilege of spending time with him and also Dave Seymour in Creston in the summer of 1971. They returned the favor by visiting me at my family's farm near Sharon Center, Iowa. Sharon Center is kind of like Mayberry, RFD, only smaller. Despite that, I think Andy and Dave enjoyed the visit. Needless to say, all of Andy's Simpson friends will miss him very much. I believe that my family and Andy's are actually related somehow but I don't know all the details. My nephew Tony Shebek married Suzanne Hoskinson in 1983 in Indianola. Andy, rest in peace. Your family is in my prayers. Stan Weeber Lake Charles, LA We knew Andrew for nearly forty years. We were stunned and saddened to learn that he had died. He was our dear friend. We think of him daily and miss him more than we can say.
We've been away from home the past few weeks, visiting our son in California. Last Sunday, however, we had an Andrew Hoskinson memorial meal--stuffed manicotti, something Andrew loved and always asked us to prepare whenever he visited us or we visited him. We opened a good bottle of wine, made a toast to his life, and honored his memory. ~David and Peg Sudol The words you need by the people you admire, such as the: Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved. College isn't the place to go for ideas. Death is no more than passing from one room into another. But there's a difference for me, you know. Because in that other room I shall be able to see. Everything has its wonders, even darkness and silence, and I learn, whatever state I may be in, therein to be content. Faith is the strength by which a shattered world shall emerge into the light.
~Air Max 1 I hadn't seen Andrew for years, but I remember what a nice, funny, caring person he was. I also remember how smart he was! He has left us way too soon. May he rest in peace. Thoughts & prayers to all of his family & friends.
~Sherry Betts Seidl Andrew was one of the "older" kids on the Irving elementary school playground, but that didn't seem to make much difference to him. The game of choice in the late '50s was tetherball. His height and long arms gave him a definite advantage. He was never one to brag, but he was one of the best players in the school.
By the time we got to high school I continued to look to Andrew as a mentor. He was good at music and I looked to him as a leader in the bass section. He was always ready to help. That he was a great student helped me aspire for better grades. I have not seen Andrew in decades, but remembering him today has brought a smile to my face. May he rest in peace. Bill Ehm Writer, reader, wood carver,
Piano player, gizmo lover, bird watcher, Suspenders wearer, crossword puzzler, Intelligent, irreverent humorist, Liberal minded, environmentalist, Santa Clause look-alike, but no fanfare please, Witty, wordsmith, movie watcher, Tall man, warm heart, gentle soul, Gentleman, All around good guy, Gone too soon. RIP Buddy. ~Penny Page Andy & I were friends in high school. We were always in music together. He was such a sweet guy, smart, funny, wonderful pianist! I have thought of him often over the years. I love seeing the pictures of him, thank you for sharing. I am so sad he is gone, I feel blessed to have been a small part of his life.
~Donna Rasmussen Crayne Our hearts and prayers go out to you in the loss of Andrew.
Diane and Steve Hoskinson Creston, IA Andrew and I started school together at Irving School. Of course, he was the only one in the class who could read. I enjoyed Andrew clear through high school. We sang together to make it to All State Chorus and I always admired how he could sit down and play anything he wanted to by ear on the piano. I had to have sheet music in front of me. I have often thought about Andrew, especially while in Bellingham visiting my sister-in-law. I haven't seen him for too many years but he will be missed. RIP Andy
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