Andrew Lincoln (Andy) Seyl passed away near the mountains of Golden, B.C. on Thursday, February 7th, 2008 at the age of 44 years, doing what he loved – flying. Mass of Christian Burial was held from St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Revelstoke on Friday afternoon, February 15th with Father Ramon Basilla celebrant. Pallbearers were: Jack Adam, Mark Allen, Bryan Anderson, Len Brooks, Steve Cote, Murray Ford, Jeff Gertsch, Rudi Gertsch, Kenny Howe, Barry Klassen, Kerry Kokoszka, Don Martin, Randy Schibild, Kirk Schlase, Marko Krpan and Wolfgang Schleinz. Honorary pallbearers were: Mike Readman and Mark Hayward. Cremation followed the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a “Trust Fund” c/o P.O. Box 1098, Revelstoke, B.C. V0E 2S0. These funds will be put towards Andrew Lincoln’s children’s education.
Andrew Lincoln was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on August 31, 1963. He grew up in Dawson Creek, and had been a resident of Revelstoke for the past 11 years. Andrew Lincoln was a great outdoorsman who loved flying, fishing, hunting, skiing and camping. He also loved cars and rebuilding them. Andrew Lincoln was a member of the Masons, Peace Lodge #126, Grand Lodge of British Columbia.
Andrew Lincoln was predeceased by his grandparents. He is survived by his wife Maura of Revelstoke; two children: Bradon and Shayna; parents: Karen and Daniel Seyl; siblings: Roger Seyl and Heather Seyl Miyashita; his parents-in-law, Ardella and Murray Harper; brothers-in-law: Brian Harper, Trevor Harper and Dennis Harper; sisters-in-law: Patricia Devore and Norine Harper as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements were in the care of Brandon Bowers Funeral Home, Revelstoke.