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Andrew Garcia '67 December 5, 2011 9:51 AM
Published in (Tampa Bay FL) TBO.com on December 4, 2011
Dr. Andrew W. GARCIA
GARCIA, Dr. Andrew W., passed away suddenly at the age of 69, November 16, 2011, while in Canberra, Australia. Son of Capt. Justo M. Garcia and Annie Ducker Garcia, born October 31, 1942, in Roatan, Honduras, Andrew moved to Tampa as a small boy in 1946, graduating from Hillsborough High School in 1960. While at Hillsborough High, he worked at The Tampa Tribune. Andrew earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physics from University of South Florida, graduating as a charter member of the class of 1963. He served in the U.S. Army before entering Texas A&M, earning a master's degree in Physical Oceanography. He then continued his studies, earning a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Meteorology from Purdue University. Andrew worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Vicksburg, Miss., for 39 years, developing numerical models, studies of tsunamis, developing wind, wave and storm surge models, and researching the coastal effects of cyclones. In 2008, Andrew joined the Corps Action for Change team to help revise policies and procedures to adapting the effects of climate change.
Andrew received awards that included the Department of Army Superior Civilian Service Medal of Excellence, the US National Weather Service Modernization Award and the American Society of Civil Engineers Life Member Award.
Andrew was preceded in death by his father, Capt. Justo Garcia. He is survived by his wife, Heather of Vicksburg; daughter, Fawn Anderson; son-in-law, Scott Anderson; granddaughter, Emma Garcia Anderson of Boston, Mass.; mother, Annie Garcia; sisters, Sharon Oleson and Cleo Garcia Bechtold; nephews, Paul Thompson and Matthew Bechtold of Tampa; and many cousins residing in the United States and Honduras.
Andrew loved his work, was devoted to his family, lived life passionately and shared his father's love of the sea. He was concerned for our world's future, never quit caring for others and has left a positive impact on the world. He had boundless patience and generosity, yet displayed both with quiet modesty.
A memorial service will be held 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, December 7, at the Davis Island Yacht Club.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of your choice or to www.heifer.org
Dr. Andrew W. GARCIA
GARCIA, Dr. Andrew W., passed away suddenly at the age of 69, November 16, 2011, while in Canberra, Australia. Son of Capt. Justo M. Garcia and Annie Ducker Garcia, born October 31, 1942, in Roatan, Honduras, Andrew moved to Tampa as a small boy in 1946, graduating from Hillsborough High School in 1960. While at Hillsborough High, he worked at The Tampa Tribune. Andrew earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physics from University of South Florida, graduating as a charter member of the class of 1963. He served in the U.S. Army before entering Texas A&M, earning a master's degree in Physical Oceanography. He then continued his studies, earning a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Meteorology from Purdue University. Andrew worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Vicksburg, Miss., for 39 years, developing numerical models, studies of tsunamis, developing wind, wave and storm surge models, and researching the coastal effects of cyclones. In 2008, Andrew joined the Corps Action for Change team to help revise policies and procedures to adapting the effects of climate change.
Andrew received awards that included the Department of Army Superior Civilian Service Medal of Excellence, the US National Weather Service Modernization Award and the American Society of Civil Engineers Life Member Award.
Andrew was preceded in death by his father, Capt. Justo Garcia. He is survived by his wife, Heather of Vicksburg; daughter, Fawn Anderson; son-in-law, Scott Anderson; granddaughter, Emma Garcia Anderson of Boston, Mass.; mother, Annie Garcia; sisters, Sharon Oleson and Cleo Garcia Bechtold; nephews, Paul Thompson and Matthew Bechtold of Tampa; and many cousins residing in the United States and Honduras.
Andrew loved his work, was devoted to his family, lived life passionately and shared his father's love of the sea. He was concerned for our world's future, never quit caring for others and has left a positive impact on the world. He had boundless patience and generosity, yet displayed both with quiet modesty.
A memorial service will be held 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, December 7, at the Davis Island Yacht Club.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of your choice or to www.heifer.org
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