Our memories and love for Andy will never fade. As a baby Andy learned to walk at nine months old so he could keep up with his brother and sister. Toby, Angela & Andy were always very close growing up. They took care of one another even helping to potty train each other. Andy loved competing with Toby in sports. He always looked for a challenge and found that with Toby. He looked up to his brother and sister. His mother could not take her eyes off him for a minute because he was very active as a child, always looking for an adventure. Andy remained a kid at heart even as he grew up. Angela will never forget the time she was able to take Andy to the fair. They spent the day laughing and sharing stories. On the way home from the fair Angela was wore out from walking so Andy gave her a piggyback ride all the way home. He loved being big and strong. Andy had many talents. As a teenager he worked in a bike shop, rebuilding and fixing bikes. He also loved to bake and cook so he took jobs were he could be around food. He also took after his Grandpa Russell in working in construction. He loved working with his hands whether it was framing, roofing or painting. Andy also loved music and singing. He was also good at getting his way. When Toby went to buy his first bike at a pawnshop they tried to tell him it was more than they had first quoted him. Frustrated because he really wanted the bike he went and got Andy. Andy offered to do work for the shop, clean the place and even started cleaning to show the guy he wasn?t giving up. Andy pestered him until he finally sold Toby the bike for the original price. Andy?s mother was his best friend. He shared his hopes, dreams, accomplishments and failures with her. She was always there to offer her support whether it was a shoulder to cry on or someone to cheer him on. She spent many hours counseling him as well as dreaming of the future with him. Her love for him was unbreakable and he always knew it. He strived to make her proud as well as his stepfather, brother and sister. He wanted a normal life and to be independent. Andy had many struggles in life but his family never gave up on him. Even through his own struggles he tried to help other troubled kids. He would use his life as an example to educate and protect those around him. Andy had a lot of love in his heart to give. Those he helped will never forget him. We, as Andy?s Grandparents, had many happy, wonderful and interesting years with Andy. Watching him grow up, Birthdays, Christmas, Halloween, etc. His love of the water. Learning to swim in our pool in the basement, on the river in our boat, and in the hot tub. His special vacations with us. The clothes we bought for him, he always had to model ever piece of clothing down to the underwear and socks. His happy smile and love of life kept us entertained. He was adventurous as a small child, he liked to shut our garage door, and see if he could get under it before it closed. Sometimes it was close to see who would win, Andy or the door. We will always treasure these memories and never forget that happy little boy. Obituary in Tri-City Herald Andrew Andy Lee Shane was born in Kennewick on December 11, 1978. On January 5, 2006, he left this world to rest peacefully in the arms of the Lord. Andy learned to swim before he could walk. His passion for life led him to be successful on his first attempt to ride the wakeboard, as he was already good at skateboarding and freestyle bike riding. He loved baseball, weightlifting and excelled at basketball. He had much energy and enthusiasm for whatever he did. Andy's childhood dream to operate locomotives became true when, hired as a switchman, he was able to drive the train through the yard. Andy is survived by his wife Julie and stepchildren Brandon Whitney and Allyssa Allen. His parents Dennis and Diana Brown, his older brother and sister Toby and Angela Shane his grandparents Hubert and Lois Russell, Judy Brown and Everett & Sherry Orcutt Brown also survive him. A Memorial will be held at the Cathedral of Joy, located at 1153 Gage Blvd., Richland, on Saturday, January 14th, at 11 a.m.