Herbert Walker Andrick
Herbert Walker Andrick, 103, died Tuesday evening (May 19, 2009) surrounded by his loving family at Clarksburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center where he had resided for the past four years.He was born Nov. 21, 1905, at Grafton City Park in Taylor County, the son of Charles D. and L. Victoria (Pitman) Andrick.Growing up on a farm in Philippi, he learned at an early age what hard work was. One of his daily chores before and after school was to milk the cows. In his early teens, he worked for the Lillian Mine. He began working for the B and O Railroad at the age of 14. He was part of the "extra gang," which involved repairing tracks, building rail bridges and doing whatever odd jobs needed done on the railroad. He later became lineman. He "walked the line" for many a mile throughout his career. Many people will remember carrying water for him, working with him, or being hired by him. He retired in 1970 as a section foreman.His career led him to Shinnston in 1941. During the Shinnston tornado in 1944, he and his wife hid in their coal bin under the porch while part of their home was being demolished. In 1955, he and his wife moved to Saltwell to live on the farm for which the community was named. He lived there for 50 years.His first car was a Bush, which was a mail-order car from the Bush Motor Company.He was married May 6, 1925, to Olive (Dadisman) Andrick, who died in 1989.He is survived by one son, Victor L. Andrick (Eva) of Enterprise; three daughters, Louise Jones of Tennessee, Patty (Kenneth) Ashcraft of Corbin Branch and Jean Shroyer of Sardis. Also surviving him are 12 grandchildren, Dawn McClain, Randy (Hope) Andrick, Kim "Bear" Andrick, Beth (Bob) Bice, Les Jones, Jennifer Clark, Gail Hogan, Kirk (Barbara) Ashcraft, Lisa (Rick) Carr, Francie (Rick) Robinson, Crystal Sutphin and Richard (Christy) Shroyer II. There are also 24 great-grandchildren and 18 great-great-grandchildren.He was the last surviving member of his immediate family, having been predeceased by one brother, Willard Andrick, and four sisters, Lelia Neal, Georgia Poling, Ledonia Fisher and Genevieve Day. He was also preceded in death by one daughter-in-law, Patty (Smith) Andrick; two sons-in-law, Ben Jones and Richard Shroyer; and one grandson, J.B. Shuman.He was a member of the First Methodist Church of Shinnston for over 60 years, faithfully serving his Savior as well as holding various offices of the church.Herb enjoyed his life! He drove his own car until he was 98 years old and made many trips to T and L Hot Dogs in Shinnston. He had been given various nicknames such as "Saltwell Stud" and "Heartbreak Herb."He was honored and proud of the fact that he was a Centenarian. He had good health and remained constant in mind. At his 100th birthday celebration, the mayor of Shinnston presented him with a plaque commemorating his achievements and life. His celebration was also selected as a storyline on the local news.The family will receive friends at the Harmer Funeral Home in Shinnston today from 4-8 p.m. and Friday 2-8 p.m. The body will lie in state at the First Methodist Church in Shinnston on Saturday, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., the time of the funeral service with Rev. Jody Carroll officiating. Burial will take place at the Barbour Memorial Cemetery near Philippi.
Herbert Walker Andrick, 103, died Tuesday evening (May 19, 2009) surrounded by his loving family at Clarksburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center where he had resided for the past four years.He was born Nov. 21, 1905, at Grafton City Park in Taylor County, the son of Charles D. and L. Victoria (Pitman) Andrick.Growing up on a farm in Philippi, he learned at an early age what hard work was. One of his daily chores before and after school was to milk the cows. In his early teens, he worked for the Lillian Mine. He began working for the B and O Railroad at the age of 14. He was part of the "extra gang," which involved repairing tracks, building rail bridges and doing whatever odd jobs needed done on the railroad. He later became lineman. He "walked the line" for many a mile throughout his career. Many people will remember carrying water for him, working with him, or being hired by him. He retired in 1970 as a section foreman.His career led him to Shinnston in 1941. During the Shinnston tornado in 1944, he and his wife hid in their coal bin under the porch while part of their home was being demolished. In 1955, he and his wife moved to Saltwell to live on the farm for which the community was named. He lived there for 50 years.His first car was a Bush, which was a mail-order car from the Bush Motor Company.He was married May 6, 1925, to Olive (Dadisman) Andrick, who died in 1989.He is survived by one son, Victor L. Andrick (Eva) of Enterprise; three daughters, Louise Jones of Tennessee, Patty (Kenneth) Ashcraft of Corbin Branch and Jean Shroyer of Sardis. Also surviving him are 12 grandchildren, Dawn McClain, Randy (Hope) Andrick, Kim "Bear" Andrick, Beth (Bob) Bice, Les Jones, Jennifer Clark, Gail Hogan, Kirk (Barbara) Ashcraft, Lisa (Rick) Carr, Francie (Rick) Robinson, Crystal Sutphin and Richard (Christy) Shroyer II. There are also 24 great-grandchildren and 18 great-great-grandchildren.He was the last surviving member of his immediate family, having been predeceased by one brother, Willard Andrick, and four sisters, Lelia Neal, Georgia Poling, Ledonia Fisher and Genevieve Day. He was also preceded in death by one daughter-in-law, Patty (Smith) Andrick; two sons-in-law, Ben Jones and Richard Shroyer; and one grandson, J.B. Shuman.He was a member of the First Methodist Church of Shinnston for over 60 years, faithfully serving his Savior as well as holding various offices of the church.Herb enjoyed his life! He drove his own car until he was 98 years old and made many trips to T and L Hot Dogs in Shinnston. He had been given various nicknames such as "Saltwell Stud" and "Heartbreak Herb."He was honored and proud of the fact that he was a Centenarian. He had good health and remained constant in mind. At his 100th birthday celebration, the mayor of Shinnston presented him with a plaque commemorating his achievements and life. His celebration was also selected as a storyline on the local news.The family will receive friends at the Harmer Funeral Home in Shinnston today from 4-8 p.m. and Friday 2-8 p.m. The body will lie in state at the First Methodist Church in Shinnston on Saturday, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., the time of the funeral service with Rev. Jody Carroll officiating. Burial will take place at the Barbour Memorial Cemetery near Philippi.
Herbert Walker Andrick
Herbert Walker Andrick, 103, died Tuesday evening (May 19, 2009) surrounded by his loving family at Clarksburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center where he had resided for the past four years.He was born Nov. 21, 1905, at Grafton City Park in Taylor County, the son of Charles D. and L. Victoria (Pitman) Andrick.Growing up on a farm in Philippi, he learned at an early age what hard work was. One of his daily chores before and after school was to milk the cows. In his early teens, he worked for the Lillian Mine. He began working for the B and O Railroad at the age of 14. He was part of the "extra gang," which involved repairing tracks, building rail bridges and doing whatever odd jobs needed done on the railroad. He later became lineman. He "walked the line" for many a mile throughout his career. Many people will remember carrying water for him, working with him, or being hired by him. He retired in 1970 as a section foreman.His career led him to Shinnston in 1941. During the Shinnston tornado in 1944, he and his wife hid in their coal bin under the porch while part of their home was being demolished. In 1955, he and his wife moved to Saltwell to live on the farm for which the community was named. He lived there for 50 years.His first car was a Bush, which was a mail-order car from the Bush Motor Company.He was married May 6, 1925, to Olive (Dadisman) Andrick, who died in 1989.He is survived by one son, Victor L. Andrick (Eva) of Enterprise; three daughters, Louise Jones of Tennessee, Patty (Kenneth) Ashcraft of Corbin Branch and Jean Shroyer of Sardis. Also surviving him are 12 grandchildren, Dawn McClain, Randy (Hope) Andrick, Kim "Bear" Andrick, Beth (Bob) Bice, Les Jones, Jennifer Clark, Gail Hogan, Kirk (Barbara) Ashcraft, Lisa (Rick) Carr, Francie (Rick) Robinson, Crystal Sutphin and Richard (Christy) Shroyer II. There are also 24 great-grandchildren and 18 great-great-grandchildren.He was the last surviving member of his immediate family, having been predeceased by one brother, Willard Andrick, and four sisters, Lelia Neal, Georgia Poling, Ledonia Fisher and Genevieve Day. He was also preceded in death by one daughter-in-law, Patty (Smith) Andrick; two sons-in-law, Ben Jones and Richard Shroyer; and one grandson, J.B. Shuman.He was a member of the First Methodist Church of Shinnston for over 60 years, faithfully serving his Savior as well as holding various offices of the church.Herb enjoyed his life! He drove his own car until he was 98 years old and made many trips to T and L Hot Dogs in Shinnston. He had been given various nicknames such as "Saltwell Stud" and "Heartbreak Herb."He was honored and proud of the fact that he was a Centenarian. He had good health and remained constant in mind. At his 100th birthday celebration, the mayor of Shinnston presented him with a plaque commemorating his achievements and life. His celebration was also selected as a storyline on the local news.The family will receive friends at the Harmer Funeral Home in Shinnston today from 4-8 p.m. and Friday 2-8 p.m. The body will lie in state at the First Methodist Church in Shinnston on Saturday, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., the time of the funeral service with Rev. Jody Carroll officiating. Burial will take place at the Barbour Memorial Cemetery near Philippi.
Herbert Walker Andrick, 103, died Tuesday evening (May 19, 2009) surrounded by his loving family at Clarksburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center where he had resided for the past four years.He was born Nov. 21, 1905, at Grafton City Park in Taylor County, the son of Charles D. and L. Victoria (Pitman) Andrick.Growing up on a farm in Philippi, he learned at an early age what hard work was. One of his daily chores before and after school was to milk the cows. In his early teens, he worked for the Lillian Mine. He began working for the B and O Railroad at the age of 14. He was part of the "extra gang," which involved repairing tracks, building rail bridges and doing whatever odd jobs needed done on the railroad. He later became lineman. He "walked the line" for many a mile throughout his career. Many people will remember carrying water for him, working with him, or being hired by him. He retired in 1970 as a section foreman.His career led him to Shinnston in 1941. During the Shinnston tornado in 1944, he and his wife hid in their coal bin under the porch while part of their home was being demolished. In 1955, he and his wife moved to Saltwell to live on the farm for which the community was named. He lived there for 50 years.His first car was a Bush, which was a mail-order car from the Bush Motor Company.He was married May 6, 1925, to Olive (Dadisman) Andrick, who died in 1989.He is survived by one son, Victor L. Andrick (Eva) of Enterprise; three daughters, Louise Jones of Tennessee, Patty (Kenneth) Ashcraft of Corbin Branch and Jean Shroyer of Sardis. Also surviving him are 12 grandchildren, Dawn McClain, Randy (Hope) Andrick, Kim "Bear" Andrick, Beth (Bob) Bice, Les Jones, Jennifer Clark, Gail Hogan, Kirk (Barbara) Ashcraft, Lisa (Rick) Carr, Francie (Rick) Robinson, Crystal Sutphin and Richard (Christy) Shroyer II. There are also 24 great-grandchildren and 18 great-great-grandchildren.He was the last surviving member of his immediate family, having been predeceased by one brother, Willard Andrick, and four sisters, Lelia Neal, Georgia Poling, Ledonia Fisher and Genevieve Day. He was also preceded in death by one daughter-in-law, Patty (Smith) Andrick; two sons-in-law, Ben Jones and Richard Shroyer; and one grandson, J.B. Shuman.He was a member of the First Methodist Church of Shinnston for over 60 years, faithfully serving his Savior as well as holding various offices of the church.Herb enjoyed his life! He drove his own car until he was 98 years old and made many trips to T and L Hot Dogs in Shinnston. He had been given various nicknames such as "Saltwell Stud" and "Heartbreak Herb."He was honored and proud of the fact that he was a Centenarian. He had good health and remained constant in mind. At his 100th birthday celebration, the mayor of Shinnston presented him with a plaque commemorating his achievements and life. His celebration was also selected as a storyline on the local news.The family will receive friends at the Harmer Funeral Home in Shinnston today from 4-8 p.m. and Friday 2-8 p.m. The body will lie in state at the First Methodist Church in Shinnston on Saturday, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., the time of the funeral service with Rev. Jody Carroll officiating. Burial will take place at the Barbour Memorial Cemetery near Philippi.
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