Death of Joe Andrews

Death of Joe Andrews


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Posted by Galt (Ranked on Fun For All (Safe Harbor Games) Ladder) on December 29, 2019 at 13:16:15 PST:

Joe died on Christmas day as the result of complications following surgery for removal of a tumor.

My friend Joe had a remarkable impact on my life. His promotion of my book through The MSN Gaming Zone, when Joe was the only other Spades author at the time, was the single most important factor in my book becoming what it did. Instead of viewing me as a competitor, Joe graciously became my friend and biggest supporter of my efforts.

Joe invited me to contribute quarterly articles to his Spades Column of the Month at The Zone. I viewed that as a tremendous privilege and honor.

As a result of Joe's promotion of my work at The Zone, a woman named Kathi decided to buy my book. A couple of years later she decided to buy me as well.

Along with her came my two soon to be adopted daughters. Our elder girl became a Veterinarian and recently got engaged to be married, and our younger one works in retail management.

In 2007 Kathi and I started a home-based rock, mineral, and jewelry business which has grown to be substantial and extremely personally rewarding.

None of the above would be the case if it was not for Joe.

The message in the move "It's a Wonderful Life" sure rings true for Joe. Kathi's and my world was forever changed, as well as the lives of the thousands of others who we have been able to touch in small ways over the years.

Thank you Joe for being my friend, and for the contributions that you made to the game of Spades. You will be forever missed by those of us who had the good fortune of being your friend.

Rest in peace buddy, and be assured that this world would be a lesser place was it not for you.


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