Walter Andrew, Jr.
May 18, 1932 – December 12, 2014
Walter Andrew Jr. passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on December 12.
Walter and his wife, Judy, came to Patagonia in 2004. During his years here, he established this newspaper, and served as its guiding force. He loved Patagonia, and took a strong interest in its issues, its politics, and its people. He and Judy’s children were with him during his last weeks. They passed along Walter’s wish that his friends in Patagoina know what an impact this community had on his life. His family writes, “He enjoyed open, honest, introspective relationships, and embraced the challenges of difficult moments, differing opinions and perspectives as opportunities for personal growth and discourse. He was always remarkably positive and happy and enjoyed bringing humor to every moment of life. The overwhelming support he received from the community, in the form of letters, cards, telephone calls and conversations, gave him great reassurance, strength and comfort. His desk overflowed with books and legal pads with his hand written notes and thoughts, the wall above it covered with photos and art from and of family, friends and his beloved Patagonia community. He loved to share his passion for reading, literature, politics, journalism, philosophy, ethics, law, writing, art, community, discourse and deep, honest intellectual inquiry regarding just about anything and everything.”
Walter Melvin Andrew Jr was born in New York City to Lydia and Walter M Andrew. He received his BA from Syracuse University, and JD from the University of Michigan. After retiring as a Captain in the U.S. Air Force, he practiced law for over 30 years in Westport, Connecticut, specializing in general and family law, estate planning, and mediation.
Walter is survived by his wife of 26 years, Judith Hinton Andrew, his children, Felix Andrew of New York City, Bridget Andrew (Anne) of Santa Fe New Mexico, Sarah Andrew of Brooklyn NY, Richard Andrew (Nicole) of Shelburne Massachusetts, Kerry Inman (Denby) of Houston Texas, Rick (Tammy) Inman of Denver Colorado, and Andy (Tonya) Inman of Ridgefield Connecticut; his stepmother Evelyn Kallima of Sun City Center, Florida, his sister Jane Dunham of South Bend Indiana, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
There will be no memorial service, as per Walter’s request. However, a celebration in his honor is planned, to take place in Patagonia in the near future. Donations in Walter’s memory to Patagonia organizations that were a big part of his life are welcome, and should be forwarded to Soulistic Hospice: 26 Tubac Road, Tubac, AZ 85646, The Patagonia Regional Times, P.O. Box 1073, Patagonia, AZ 85624, and The Patagonia Public Library, 346 Duquesne, PO Box 415, Patagonia, AZ 85624.