He strove for excellence in areas he felt were important I think this helped Andy see the big picture and take the long view. He loved learning for learning's sake, interested in understanding the connections between ideas across the academic disciplines. In retrospect, what I appreciate about Andy is that he enjoyed the journey as it came and he appeared to keep a certain balance and to take things in stride. "People speak about slowing down and enjoying the journey that is life.
Our entire Viking community is proud of the person he was, and we will miss him dearly. Andy was a quiet leader with a tremendous sense of commitment, pride, and humility. "This is the same individual who went on to graduate from the prestigious West Point Military Academy and Northwestern Law School while serving abroad on military deployments in between. When I asked him where his shoes were, he waved a hand and said, 'Oh, they're around here somewhere.' Andy didn't sweat unimportant details. "I recall Andy walking down the hall of the school in his bare feet.
"In addition to his intellectual gifts, Andy had a humble demeanor and a 'laid-back' style," Morris continued. Since Andy was well read in so many areas, he was the 'go-to guy' on the school's Knowledge Bowl team where he was a teammate of my son's." And, if Andy had just finished a book, you would certainly hear about it. Andy's enthusiasm carried throughout the day, so he held history conversations with his teachers in PE, in math, in science, in English. "Andy was exceptionally intelligent and was a voracious reader who possessed a passion for history." Morris said.Īccording to history teacher Brad Donovan, "Andy was an extraordinary history student, passionate about any and all types of history - world history, American history, European history. Most importantly, though, Andy was kind, funny, and committed to what he believed in. Andy had a quiet leadership style that drew people to him and brought out the best in others. "Andy Webber was a member of the Class of 2001 of Willapa Valley High School and a beloved member of the Viking community. Willapa Valley Superintendent of Schools Nancy Morris offered her thoughts about Webber's passing. While in the Army, Webber served as a platoon leader and basic training company commander, a troop commander in the 173rd Airborne Brigade, and a plans officer at Grafenwoehr, Germany. He served in Iraq and Afghanistan as a captain after graduating from West Point. Andrew would say his greatest adventure was the role of husband and father and we ask that you pray for his beloved wife and young children."Īndrew was a graduate of Willapa Valley HS, West Point (2005), and the Northwestern University School of Law (2019). He could not help but to make lifelong friends with nearly everyone he encountered. Andrew hailed from Pacific County, Washington, but has since traveled the world. He would use his resources as a West Point graduate, Northwestern Law School Doctorate, and his immense knowledge of history, culture, and language to protect others at the cost of his own life. His incredible compassion, friendships spanning the globe, and high wit, did not allow him to turn a blind eye to human suffering. Webber, beloved husband, father, son, and brother, died in Ukraine on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Nichole Webber, who is the spokesperson for the family, released a statement to the Herald, "Andrew I. Andrew's parents are Jamie and Karla Webber of South Bend, and he has three sisters, Stacey Webber Villenueva, Stephanie Webber, and Nichole Webber. Lance Lawrence was also killed in an attack.Īndrew leaves behind two daughters, Gwen and Vera, and his wife, DeeDee. He was serving a humanitarian mission with the 59th Motorized Brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces. SOUTH BEND - Andrew "Andy" Webber died doing what he did best.putting himself there to help others.
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