Andrew Carlos Andy was born in Sonora, California, March 26, 1939. He passed away at home in Spokane, Washington, September 16, 2007, from complications from diabetes. Most of his life was spent in the Seattle-Everett area. He owned the Big O Tire Store on Evergreen Way in Everett, later to become American Car Care Center. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Karen; and his sister, Adela Ward; and her husband, Erwin. He loved all of his children, Cyndie (Ken) Steenis, Cathy Reischman, Robert (Missy) Simon, Kristine (Marcus) Carr, Paul Evans, Steve Evans, Debbie (Tom) Schreifels and Kim (Gerald) Gilbert. He adored all of his grandchildren; great-grandchildren; his nieces, Anita, Sandra, and Linda and their families; and his little dog "Molly". Andy was a loving, kind, generous and gentle man who will be missed by all who knew him. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The American Diabetes Association. Published in The Herald (Everett) from 10/10/2007