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Started by Magicman, April 04, 2017, 06:21:54 PM

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Magicman

It is with a very heavy heart that I share with you my Forestry Forum Friends that our Dear Friend Andy White had a massive heart attack this morning and died. 

Andy had the biggest heart for giving as I have ever known.  I could fill pages with instances where he gave so much of himself to others.  The sawing for dablack (Austin Black) and wwsjr (Willie Steele) are two instances of his Love and Giving Spirit.

Pat and I offer our sincerest condolences to Nancy and to his sister Martha, and to the rest of his family.  The big guy with the gruff voice will be missed.
Knothole Sawmill, LLC     '98 Wood-Mizer LT40SuperHydraulic   WM Million BF Club Member   WM Pro Sawyer Network

It's Weird being the Same Age as Old People

Never allow your "need" to make money to exceed your "desire" to provide quality service.....The Magicman

gspren

  Sad news, sorry to hear.
Stihl 041, 044 & 261, Kubota 400 RTV, Kubota BX 2670, Ferris Zero turn

POSTON WIDEHEAD

I am devastated to hear this. Just talked to Magicman. A lot of people are heart broken just as I am.
They just don't get any better than Andy....you may tie him but no better.
Julie and I sat and talked to Andy and his wife at the Pig Roast 2 years ago.
You could not help but love them....truly Gods angels on earth.

We will all miss you brother....RIP Andy. You were a mans man. 
The older I get I wish my body could Re-Gen.

sawwood

Our condolences to Nancy and the rest of his family.

Sawwood
Norwood M4 manual mill, Solar Kiln, Woodmaster
18" planer/molder

Jeff

This is a great loss for all of us. Andy was such a big part of the Forestry Forum. He was one of our members that embodied the true spirit of what we are here. So sad to hear this. Andy had become a friend to so many of us and will be dearly missed.
Just call me the midget doctor.
Forestry Forum Founder and Chief Cook and Bottle Washer.

Commercial circle sawmill sawyer in a past life for 25yrs.
Ezekiel 22:30

Bruno of NH

I'm very sad to hear this .
So sorry for the family.
I liked reading his post in the woodworking part of the FF as I also like to use hand planes like he did .
Bruno
Lt 40 wide with 38hp gas and command controls , F350 4x4 dump and lot of contracting tools

POSTON WIDEHEAD

I know I've already posted once but this is a tough one.
The older I get I wish my body could Re-Gen.

dgdrls

So very sorry, Condolences and prayers to Andy's family.

D

Ljohnsaw

  :-\ So sorry to hear this.  My condolences to his family.
John Sawicky

Just North-East of Sacramento...

SkyTrak 9038, Ford 545D FEL, Davis Little Monster backhoe, Case 16+4 Trencher, Home Built 42" capacity/36" cut Bandmill up to 54' long - using it all to build a timber frame cabin.

samandothers

So hard to believe he is gone.  What a great person. Never met him but felt I knew him from posts and the context of those.  So sorry/ sad.

coxy

sorry to hear  my condolences to his wife and family  :( :(

scouter Joe

I met Andy and Nancy at the pig roast and was truly impressed with his generous and friendly nature . It is with heavy heart that I write this . My condolences to Nancy .  scouter Joe

Bill Gaiche

Met Andy at Austin Blacks sawing project. I really took a liking to Andy and Nancy. He was was a hard worker and carried his share of the load. Met up on other outings as well. I didn't realize that Andy had so many talented skills until I began reading his post with detailed instructions and photos. All the wood working, then the rebuild of there Mustang. His hands and heart were so inspiring to a lot of people. I will miss seeing Andy at our next meeting which could be to help another person thru a hard time or eating some good food for another occasion. Will miss that big kind fella for sure. RIP my friend.  bg

Andries

Oh what a shame.
Andy and family were also at Jeff's place in Wisconsin, and I was super impressed with his humour, knowledge and easy ability to connect with people.
His post on building a workbench was outstanding; it detailed both successes and failures (and how to compensate for them). Posts like that made you feel like you know somebody. His heart was there.

Andy, you'll be missed!
LT40G25
Ford 545D loader
Stihl chainsaws

thecfarm

That is sad to hear. I only knew him through his posts.
Model 6020-20hp Manual Thomas bandsaw,TC40A 4wd 40 hp New Holland tractor, 450 Norse Winch, Heatmor 400 OWB,YCC 1978-79

pineywoods

Never met Andy, but have said for a long time, "I need to visit this man" . Like Mr Tom and Bro Noble, he will live on through his posts on the forum. Condolences to Nancy and Martha.  RIP Andy..
1995 Wood Mizer LT 40, Liquid cooled kawasaki,homebuilt hydraulics. Homebuilt solar dry kiln.  Woodmaster 718 planner, Kubota M4700 with homemade forks and winch, stihl  028, 029, Ms390
100k bd ft club.Charter member of The Grumpy old Men

WV Sawmiller

   Like so many others have posted I never met him but he seems like a long time friend and I miss him. My thoughts are with his wife and family. I trust there is a woodshop in heaven.
Howard Green
WM LT35HDG25(2015) , 2011 4WD F150 Ford Lariat PU, Kawasaki 650 ATV, Stihl 440 Chainsaw, homemade logging arch (w/custom built rear log dolly), JD 750 w/4' wide Bushhog brand FEL

Dad always said "You can shear a sheep a bunch of times but you can only skin him once

Sixacresand

So sorry to hear about Andy.  Praying for Nancy, family and friends.  My Nancy just read Nancy Miricle's touching tribute about Andy on Facebook..
"Sometimes you can make more hay with less equipment if you just use your head."  Tom, Forestry Forum.  Tenth year with a LT40 Woodmizer,

yukon cornelius

I am so sad to here this. Andy had touched our lives personally. I had the great pleasure of visiting with him on a couple occasions. He was a great man with a heart of pure gold. He will be missed
It seems I am a coarse thread bolt in a world of fine threaded nuts!

Making a living with a manual mill can be done!

Sixacresand

  We met Andy and Nancy at the PR three years ago.  They won a WM LT40 replica during the drawing for prizes.  Then gave it to us to give our grandsons.  Great people!  You meet the best people at Forum and sawmill events!
"Sometimes you can make more hay with less equipment if you just use your head."  Tom, Forestry Forum.  Tenth year with a LT40 Woodmizer,

WDH

Such a fine spirit and a man of fine character.  I am honored to have met him and had the opportunity to sit and discuss all manner of subjects with him.  RIP my friend. 
Woodmizer LT40HDD35, John Deere 2155, Kubota M5-111, Kubota L2501, Nyle L53 Dehumidification Kiln, and a passion for all things with leafs, twigs, and bark.  hamsleyhardwood.com

Bark Beetle

So sad to hear. He was a great man and his giving heart will live on through all who were touched by it whether directly or through the forum. We'll miss him
You don't work wood, you work with wood.

Dan_Shade

I'm so sad to hear this, Nancy please accept my condolences.
Woodmizer LT40HDG25 / Stihl 066 alaskan
lots of dull bands and chains

There's a fine line between turning firewood into beautiful things and beautiful things into firewood.

sawguy21

I am so sad to read this, Andy came across as a DanG good hand. My sincere condolences to Nancy and the family. :'(
old age and treachery will always overcome youth and enthusiasm

barbender

I am very sorry to hear this, my condolences to those who knew him. I never got to meet Andy, and it seems I'm poorer for it.
Too many irons in the fire

Texas Ranger

 Rest in peace, Andy, you were a friend I never met.  Condolences to the family.
The Ranger, home of Texas Forestry

Deese

Based upon the positive comments from the good men on here, it sounds like Mr White was a darn good man. My condolences and prayers for his family.
2004 LT40 Super 51hp w/6' bed extension
Cooks AE4P Edger
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1977 Log Hog Knuckleboom loader/truck

sandhills

So sorry to hear this, I like many others never had the privilege to meet him in person but always enjoyed his posts, my sympathies to Nancy their family.

red

Thoughts and Prayers
Honor the Fallen Thank the Living

goose63

Prayers to the family I wish would of had the privilege to of meet the man
goose
if you find your self in a deep hole stop digging
saw logs all day what do you get lots of lumber and a day older
thank you to all the vets

21incher

Sorry to hear this. I never had the opportunity to meet the man, but feel like I knew him from all the posts on the forum. My condolences and prayers go out to his family.
Hudson HFE-21 on a custom trailer, Deere 4100, Kubota BX 2360, Echo CS590 & CS310, home built wood splitter, home built log arch, a logrite cant hook and a bread machine. And a Kubota Sidekick with a Defective Subaru motor.

Chuck White

Always so sad to hear such news, my condolences to the family!

Andy will be sorely missed!
~Chuck~  Cooks Cat Claw sharpener and single tooth setter.  2018 Chevy Silverado and 2021 Subaru Ascent.
With basic mechanical skills and the ability to read you can maintain a Woodmizer  LT40!

petefrom bearswamp

3 of our favorite folks who Linda and I met 2 yrs ago at the PR were Andy, Nancy and Andy's sister whose name I cant recall
Heartfelt condolences to the family
What a terrible loss.
Kubota 8540 tractor, FEL bucket and forks, Farmi winch
Kubota 900 RTV
Polaris 570 Sportsman ATV
3 Huskies 1 gas Echo 1 cordless Echo vintage Homelite super xl12
57 acres of woodland

dablack

RIP Andy.....no words my friend....no words.
Building my own house in East TX

timberking

RIP prayers for the family.

John S

My condolences to his family!
2018 LT40HDG38 Wide

Roxie

He will be remembered for his selfless generosity.  My sincere sympathy to his family and friends.
Say when

SwampDonkey

Very sad indeed. I never got to know him, but sounds like he was a great guy to many who knew him.
"No amount of belief makes something a fact." James Randi

1 Thessalonians 5:21

2020 Polaris Ranger 570 to forward firewood, Husqvarna 555 XT Pro, Stihl FS560 clearing saw and continuously thinning my ground, on the side. Grow them trees. (((o)))

plowboyswr

Prayers for the family.
Just an ole farm boy takin one day at a time.
Steve

chet

I had the fortune and privilege of meeting, and conversing with Andy. He fully embodied the spirit of this group. He will be sorely missed.  Condolences to his family.
I am a true TREE HUGGER, if I didnt I would fall out!  chet the RETIRED arborist

Hilltop366

Sorry to hear this, I have read and enjoyed many of his woodworking post.

Savannahdan

I did not know Andy but realize from the comments by others that I missed someone real special.  We'll include him and his family in our prayers.
Husqvarna 3120XP, Makita DCS7901 Chainsaw, 30" & 56" Granberg Chain Saw Mill, Logosol M8 Farmers Mill

Delawhere Jack

My condolences to Nancy and the rest of his family. You will be missed here Andy, may you rest in peace.

78NHTFY

Sorry to hear...may he rest in peace.  All the best in heaven, Rob.
If you have time, you win....

PC-Urban-Sawyer

My deepest condolences to Nancy and Martha and all other family members. May the Lord give them the strength they need to handle this great loss. My prayers for them. May Andy's soul rest in peace.

Herb

nmericle53

Thanks to all of you for the kind words. Andy was an amazing man who could do anything and do it to perfection. He is my heart and soul and it's going to be tough not having him by my side. We did everything together and he built some of the most beautiful pieces of art. Pray for our family as we go through the next few days, weeks and years without our rock. Andy loved this forum and he made some wonderful lifelong friends on here, but the problem his life was not long enough. Thanks again.
Thank you GOD for blessing me much more than I deserve.

LeeB

I'm sorry to hear of the loss to his family and to ours here on the forum. My heartfelt condolences to all.
'98 LT40HDD/Lombardini, Case 580L, Cat D4C, JD 3032 tractor, JD 5410 tractor, Husky 346, 372 and 562XP's. Stihl MS180 and MS361, 1998 and 2006 3/4 Ton 5.9 Cummins 4x4's, 1989 Dodge D100 w/ 318, and a 1966 Chevy C60 w/ dump bed.

dukndog

May the Blessing of Heaven rest upon him and may his family and friends be blessed by his memories.
A truly great and giving person.
WM LT-15G25 w/PwrFeed, Mahindra 3510, Husky 385xp, Stihl MS261 and a wife who supports my hobby!!

Magicman

Andy's Obituary:  (The link has been discontinued)
Knothole Sawmill, LLC     '98 Wood-Mizer LT40SuperHydraulic   WM Million BF Club Member   WM Pro Sawyer Network

It's Weird being the Same Age as Old People

Never allow your "need" to make money to exceed your "desire" to provide quality service.....The Magicman

Percy

So sorry for your/everyones loss MM. Condolences to the family.
GOLDEN RULE : The guy with the gold, makes the rules.

newoodguy78

Heartfelt condolences sent. I always enjoyed looking at the woodworking projects he had going. No doubt the things he created will stand the test of time. The man certainly had a gift for teaching and sharing his talents.
To all involved do your best to remember the good times. God bless.

GAB

I met Andy at the 2015 PR and got the impression of an individual that was more comfortable in overalls siting on a stump,
than in a 3 piece suit sitting on a leather chair behind a desk.  He was easy to speak with and also easy going.
His loss is in no way measurable.
Rest in Peace ANDY.
Gerald
W-M LT40HDD34, SLR, JD 420, JD 950w/loader and Woods backhoe, V3507 Fransguard winch, Cordwood Saw, 18' flat bed trailer, and other toys.

coxy


Martha White Nelson

I am heartbroken because I lost my brother, yet joyful that Andy was so well thought of here on the forum.  Your kind words are deeply appreciated, and I will always hold them in my heart as I will Andy.  Over the years, he built things for me and always added his little brand to the items.  These things are precious to me because they have his name burnt into the wood, and now, seared forever on my heart.
Andy was my first friend, and the best gift mama and daddy ever gave to me.  What an adventure I've had going through life with him!
Rest in Peace, Dear Brother
Martha

nmericle53

I totally agree with Martha. My heart is so full reading all these posts. I wish I could personally hug each and everyone of you. Each word in your posts will be etched in my heart forever. Andy you were perfect in every way. I love you so much. Life will never be the same without you by my side.
Thank you GOD for blessing me much more than I deserve.

petefrom bearswamp

thanks to MM for the link.
Kubota 8540 tractor, FEL bucket and forks, Farmi winch
Kubota 900 RTV
Polaris 570 Sportsman ATV
3 Huskies 1 gas Echo 1 cordless Echo vintage Homelite super xl12
57 acres of woodland

Jim_Rogers

So sorry for your loss.
Whatever you do, have fun doing it!
Woodmizer 1994 LT30HDG24 with 6' Bed Extension

Ox

K.I.S.S. - Keep It Simple Stupid
Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without
1989 GMC 3500 4x4 diesel dump and plow truck, 1964 Oliver 1600 Industrial with Parsons loader and backhoe, 1986 Zetor 5211, Cat's Claw sharpener, single tooth setter, homemade Linn Lumber 1900 style mill, old tools

nmericle53

A huge thank you to Bruno who stepped up for our family in our time of need. The spaulted maple box arrived Tuesday. It was nicely packaged so it would not get damaged. It is beautiful! I will never forget all the kind people on this forum. You are a class act. Last but not least a special thank you to Yukon C. for offering to do the same for our family. We truly appreciate your generosity.      Nancy, Martha and Andy's brother, Tommy.             
Thank you GOD for blessing me much more than I deserve.

Bruno of NH

You are very welcome.
I will miss Mr Andy's post in the woodworking part a lot :( :(
Mr Yukon is a great person as well he reached out to me this winter when i was sick and feeling down .
That's what makes this place so special to me.
Bruno/Jim
Lt 40 wide with 38hp gas and command controls , F350 4x4 dump and lot of contracting tools

Ga Mtn Man

As with most members here, I never had the privilege of meeting Andy but I could tell from reading his posts that he was a cut-above.  I can only offer my condolences to his family and friends.
"If the women don't find you handsome they should at least find you handy." - Red Green


2012 LT40HDG29 with "Superized" hydraulics,  2 LogRite cant hooks, home-built log arch.

Darrel

I don't know how I missed this but my heart is sad.  I have no words.
1992 LT40HD

If I don't pick myself up by my own bootstraps, nobody else will.

logs2lumber

This is very sad to read about Mr Andy. It was such a great pleasure to meet him and work along side of him at Mr Steels house.

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