Andrew Buursma Obituary

Grandpa- I will miss you more than you could ever know. Your constant jokes, your hugs, your laugh. My passion for cars comes from you, and I’m so grateful for everything, every memory we’ve had. I am so glad you got to meet your great grandson and pass along your love and your jokes. As always, I love you much.

We always appreciated Andy's friendship and service at Nettle's Island. He will be missed.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

We are praying for you Patty. Our sincere Christian sympathy in the loss of your dear husband Andy.

Patty, it was good to have Andy and your pariticipation on the HCHS 55th Class reunion committee, and that way
get to know you again at that stage of our lives. Blessings as you carry on with family and faith.

Dear Patty & Family,
We were shocked to hear about Andy! You are all on our hearts and in our prayers as you go through this sad time. To say Andy lived in technicolor was spot on!! He could light up a room in a nanosecond and ALWAYS had at least one joke to tell, if not more!! He was so passionate about life and those he held close. We will miss his random phone calls, “just to check in”. We are forever grateful for his friendship and his servant heart. Much love to all of you.

My heartfelt condolences to the Buursma family. Andy was always a bright spot in my day whenever he’d visit my business, sharing his infectious sense of humor.

I am sorry to hear of Andy's passing. My sympathy to his wife Patty. I have missed seeing them go by since they have moved from Silver Lake. Gus Lindgren, the guy who always sits in the garage at the house with the Turkey Crossing sign.

Will miss him at Nettles and the time he spent visiting with us!

So sorry for you’re Loss i have great memories of him.

Dear Patty and Family,
Our deepest sympathy on Andy's passing. We are so very sad for you and your family. We loved Andy very much. We will always remember the jokes, laughs, and his funny sense of humor he shared with us. ,and others as well. Andy was such a incredible person and will be sadly missed by all who new him as well as his family too. W e will always keep you and your family in our daily thoughts and prayers too.
With Deepest Sorrow,
David & Pamela Winter

Dearest Patty,
We were shocked to hear the news of Andy's Home going. We will be forever grateful for Andy's support and guidance as we stepped into our place at Nettles. We will be praying for you and your family as you walk through this new and unexpected season. We love you. Pastor Rob and Cindy

I am so sorry to hear about Andy's passing. He was a great friend of the Terrill's and did a wonderful job as an agent in my Dad's (Merlin Terrill) Insurance Agency for many years. He was so close to Merlin that he delievered a fantastic eulogy at Merlin's memorial service three years ago. He will be missed, but I know that he is in Heaven with Jesus Christ by his side experiencing a joy that we simply cannot understand. My deepest sympathies to the Buursma Family

We are heartbroken and are holding you Patty, Keri, Kurt and families in our prayers.
Andy impacted so many lives and was a wonderful friend to our family over the decades. We will miss you so dear friend❤.
Love always, Dianne, Lisa and family

Dear Patty and Families: My deepest sympathy to you on Andy's passing. I remember the good times we had at 'The Barn' and as neighbors at Upper Silver Lake for over 23 years. The times we 'helped' start Cornerstone Church in Mears. It's been almost three years since Harm died. Another memory is that your brother-in-law, Rev. Bill; married us 58 years ago. Make God's comfort surround you.

Oh Pat...I just sent Andy something on Facebook an hour ago. My heart is in my throat. I am so very sorry for this heartbreaking loss for you and your family. You and Andy have been precious to me ever since Andy walked into our National Asparagus Festival office in Hart all those years ago and he asked to drive the Asparagus Queen in the Pentwater Homecoming Parade year after year. Always a faithful and loyal volunteer and supportive of me in all my involvement downtown. I smile at every Facebook post and accepting him being gone just doesn't want to register. To know he is with the Lord in heaven is my consolation. May God wrap His loving arms around you as you walk on. Prayers...

Much love in Christ,
Christine