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Angus T. Shearer Jr. or Andy, as everyone called him, was one of those bigger than life people. He became an expert at everything that he was interested in, and then took everyone along with him on his adventures of discovery. In business he took on some of the toughest assignments, and created new and innovative ways to communicate information. Two years after he learned to ski he was a ski instructor and a few years later he was on the national technical team and was an examiner. Within two years of learning to sail a Hobie Cat we (Andy and Marilyn his wife) were sailing in our first World Championship along with our two sons, Mike and Dave. We didn't do well that year, but we and our two sons competed in National and World Championships for 20 years, taking us to many wonderful places , meeting wonderful people, making wonderful friends. Our son Mike won a National Championship. Our son Dave sailed well, and also learned race management from some of the best.

Andy traveled constantly by air for several years, and was one of the first to have a "brick" cell phone. The travel and stress of his difficult work took a toll, and Parkinson's hit him in his late 50's. He soldered on for several years, but finally retired.

By then he and Marilyn had taken up photography. As usual, Andy learned everything that he could as fast as he could. We took workshops, and then taught workshops. Soon our work was listed with a stock agency, and then we took on some assignment work for the Days of 47 Events in Salt Lake City.

Unfortunately, dementia, finally set in, and Andy could no longer make sense of the camera. or what was going on in his head. He developed aphasia, which meant he could no longer speak. coherently, an incredible blow for someone who had such great communication skills. He was brave, but it was so hard. Finally, one night he decided he was "getting out", threw himself against the wall and died a few days later.

He will always be in our hearts as an incredible example. We love you and miss you Andy.

Marilyn, Mike, Dave and Mike's family.