BALSER, Andrew Allen (Andrew-"Manly and Handsome" Allen- "Cheerful") October 18, 1990 - July 23, 2005 It is with heavy spirits and broken hearts that we say good bye to our beloved boy, taken tragically from all who loved him, now an angel in God's hands. He leaves his gift of love and treasured memories with his dad, Allen; his mom, Lori; sisters, Laina, Janine and Crystal; grandparents, Meta Steinborn, Cecilia Balser, Ed Steinborn, George and Mary Balser; nephews, Anthony, Jayden and Samuel; his Auntie Nancy, Uncle Alfred, and Auntie Carolyn, Uncle Robert and Auntie Mary, Uncle Stephen and Aunt Joan; cousins, Eric, Christopher, Amanda, Crystal, Candace, and Coral; and so many friends and teammates whose lives he touched through his kindness, thoughtfulness and gentle ways. Andrew was the happiest baby a parent could know, a strong, hardworking athlete and an honours student for the past 3 years at Hillcrest Junior High School. Andrew attended Lymburn School from grades 1-6 where he grew both academically and socially to become an honours student involved in numerous leadership roles. He will always be remembered for his inviting smile, sense of humour, endless caring of others and intuitive sense of what was just and right. We'll miss you 'beetaroo'. A Celebration of Andrew's short but rich life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 29th, 2005 at the Trinity United Church, 8810 Meadowlark Road, Edmonton, Alberta with friend, Pastor Earl Klotz leading the remembrance. For those who would like to honour Andrew's generous and giving nature, donations can be made in his memory to "WECARE Christmas Angels" c/o Alberta Treasury Branches or to a scholarship fund c/o "Edmonton Public Schools". Howard & McBride Chapel of Chimes 422-1141