Obituary of Andrew Canfield

NA Andrew “Andy” Damien Canfield Andy Canfield, 28, passed away May 14, 2011, in Shelton, Washington. He was born October 15, 1982, to Robert Canfield and Linda Morris in Olympia, Washington. He graduated from A.G. West Black Hills High School in 2001. Andy met his best friend, future wife, and soul mate, Courtney Irwin, at 16. They married on October 28, 2003, in Kihei, Maui, Hawaii. Together they built a life and shared their dreams, surrounded by friends and family who could always depend on Andy for smiles and laughs (often via random text messages) that they will cherish for a lifetime. Andy’s and Courtney’s rare and timeless love, and his talent, smile and strength will be carried on by their children. In addition to playing with his kids and being with his wife, Andy loved skydiving, camping, fishing, BASE jumping, riding his motorcycle, family movie night, playing poker, playing wiffle ball, hanging out with friends and family. He is survived by his wife, Courtney; son, Merrick; daughter, Talis; brothers, Samuel Canfield, Warren Canfield, Wesley Canfield, Thomas Styron, and Justin Brown; parents, Robert Canfield and Linda (John) Morris; grandmother, Ardis Snook; grandparents, Bill and Jean Canfield; his in-laws and “adoptive parents,” Ken and Ellen Irwin. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Don Snook; and brother, Robert William Canfield, Jr. Andy will be missed by all who knew him, but will live on in our hearts forever. A celebration of Andy’s life will be held Friday, May 20, 2011, 3:00 p.m., at Skydive Kapowsin, 141 West Airview Way, Shelton, WA 98584. Donations may be made to the Canfield Family Memorial Fund at Washington State Employees Credit Union. To leave remembrances, please click on "View Guestbook" below.