Andrew Laverne Otting

Andrew LaVerne Otting passed away surrounded by loving family on
April 17, 2022. He was born August 6, 1964. His friends and family
have great faith that he is now surrounded by loved ones, big trucks, loud
music, and many dogs and cats who also love him and remember him.
Andy’s passions were strong and varied. He was that high schooler who
took apart and put together a motorcycle on his own; he was the adult
whose career in social services was to nurture and help others who could
not help themselves. He grew up in Oregon, and his love of the outdoors
led him to spend many days camping, hunting and fishing. He was an
enthusiastic basketball and baseball player in his hometown of Klamath
Falls. His degree in Accounting served him well throughout his life. Andy
had a humorous way of looking at life; he was patient and understanding of
people’s personalities and differences. If Andy asked, “How are you?” it
was understood that he wanted a real answer, and that he would truly
listen. It was a wonderful attribute.
Andy was with the love of his life, Cheryl, for 18 years. He was a caring,
affectionate father to their daughters Erin and Katie, then a wonderful
grandfather to his grandchildren and great grandchild. He and his wife
Cheryl hosted many warm family gatherings, barbecues and holidays
together. They strengthened and took care of each other in so many ways.
Andy is survived by a large and loving family who will miss his humor,
compassion and enthusiasm. He is survived by his wife Cheryl
Otting, daughters Katie Cain and Erin Sinclair, and grandchildren Shayla
Coronado, Ashley Coronado, Dominique Taylor, Hailey Coronado, Teona
Taylor and Malik Rogers as well as great-grandchild Alejandro Rogers.
Also by his loving siblings Nick Otting (Mary Bartholemy), Jessica Otting
Petrofski, Leigh Otting (Dan Sloop), as well as his nieces and nephews in
Spokane: Ian and John Petrofski, and Portland: Oscar and Sterling Sloop.