Andrew Rutherford was born in beautiful Victoria, BC. As a teenager, he resided in Calgary with his family and then moved to the lower mainland 5 years ago, through all this, his heart always belonged to Victoria.
Andrew’s love was basketball with his cousins and playing golf. His most cherished moments were at Shawnigan Lake and being with the family. Holidays were always extra special with games, laughter, and fun. Andrew enjoyed the many times he spent with his uncle Rick at his shop or on his boat fishing. Andrew had a special bond with his papa, whether it was feeding the ducks or enjoying a happy meal at McDonald’s together.
Andrew was a man of many dreams, some were realistic, and others were not, like joining the French Foreign Legion. As a young boy when he played, he dressed for the role. Like when he would play the part as a mountain climber with rope and mom’s cleaning gloves on, and attempt to climb the stairs as if it was a mountain. He thought he was a race car driver with his full masked helmet riding his big wheel. When he played street hockey, he had all the gear you could imagine and more.
Andrew found his later years surrounded by friends and family. His love for the gym, being fit, and meticulously groomed was all important to his daily routine. Special walks and talks with his mom and dad were always very precious. Andrew could always be found with a cup of Nestle instant coffee in his hand while doing crossword puzzles or playing video games.
Though he faced fierce internal struggles throughout his later years, we treasure the many glimmers of hope we have witnessed throughout his life. Andrew gave his heart to the Lord when he was 9 years old and was baptized. Sadly, at the age of 15, he began to struggle with drugs. Yet even here, we remember God’s kindness in preserving his life on many occasions, though these struggles continued until his last day on earth.
These memories are nothing compared to what Andrew meant to us!
Andrew will be deeply missed by his mom and dad, grandma and grandpa, nana, his four siblings and their spouses—Nicole and Chris, Nathaniel and Ginny, Rachel and Dave, James and Nicole—and his 3 nieces, 5 nephews, many cousins, aunts and uncles.
All those who knew Andrew were touched by his love, kindness and tender heart. Andrew longed for peace that he has now found in the arms of Jesus. Earths loss is heavens gain. If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever…….
FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Andrew Rutherford March 18th 2019..
Death notice for the town of: Aldergrove, Province: Colombie britanique