Obituary for the late Andrew (Andy) Benedick

April 15, 1936 – September 20, 2017

 

 

On Wednesday, September 20, 2017, Mr. Andrew (Andy) Benedick of Oliver passed away peacefully after a hard fought battle with cancer at the age of 81 years. He was predeceased by his father John; mother Suzanna, brothers Johnny and Joe and sister Margaret.
Andy will be fondly remembered by his loving family including wife Lorraine; son Craig; daughters Cindy (Jeff) and Jackie; grandchildren Nicholas, Halle and Julien; great-aunt Margaret (98 years) as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews and their families.

Over the years, Andy worked for MacMillan Bloedel, Sunrype, Summerland Experimental Farm, BC Tel, Penticton Lock & Key and was self employed with Andrews Lock & Key. He enjoyed travelling to Saskatchewan to visit family, bird watching, walking his dog in the park, woodcraft and reading. Andy was also very involved in the community. He volunteered his time with the Telephone Pioneers of America, at Valley Congregational Church, the Osoyoos Museum and the Osoyoos and Oliver Kiwanis Clubs. He was named the Kiwanian of the Year for 2014 – 2015 with the Oliver Kiwanis Club.

Donations are gratefully accepted for the BC SPCA: http://support.spca.bc.ca/goto/memory_of_Andrew_Benedick or Desert Valley Hospice.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday September 30, 2017 at Valley Congregational Church with a reception to follow. Andy will be laid to rest at 3:30 P.M. Saturday September 30, 2017 at the Oliver Municipal Cemetery.
Condolences and tributes may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com