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Andy was a wood carver of incredible talent who carved the stunning Acanthus leaf mural in the lodge. It was carved out of maple. He carved many other objects including a display of utensils and a plate at Trollhaugen Lodge.
He would seek me out at the breakfasts. I would show him my projects, including my Acanthus leaf carving and say encouraging words.. He seem to always have a small smile afterward. It was like he could see the tradition being past on. I will miss him.
During World War 2 He was a member of the Norwegian resistance against the Nazis. He was a member of the "Shetland Bus". That was the merchant marine ships that sailed between the Shetland Island of Scotland and Norway, bringing supplies, ammunition, and resistance fighters. His ship was sunk by the Germans. After spending 5 days in lifeboat, he was rescued and returned to duty.
From the Tacoma News Tribune:
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Thomas Andreas "Andy" Feroy
Thomas Andreas Feroy "Andy" Feroy passed away at the age of 94 on Sept. 19, 2011 at his home on Lake Killarney in Federal Way, WA. Born April 30, 1917 in Solund, Norway to Nilla and Thomas Rasmussen Feroy. He was the youngest of 8 children. Studied Engineering in Bergen and moved to Rubbestadneset to work. During WWII he was a member of the "Military in Exile" and traveled between Shetland and Norway. In 1946 he married Selma Mundal, his wife for 61 years, and in 1952 he moved to the U.S. working first on the East Coast and then at Hydraulic Hoist in Auburn. He retired from Spider Staging in Renton in 1982. Andy has been an active member of the Tacoma Sons of Norway, Normanna Male Chorus and Norwegian Seamen and War Veterans Assn. He loved to dance and had an extreme passion for traditional Norwegian woodcarving, creating art pieces as small as spoons to beautiful large hallway panels for Normanna Hall in Tacoma. Andy is survived by his son Kjell (Meo) and daughter Sissel, grandson T.J., granddaughter Karen (Stephen) Owen, great grandchildren Brody and Libby, nieces and their families in the local area and many nieces and nephews in Norway. Memorial Service will be held on Thursday Oct. 6, 2011 at 2 PM. at Normanna Hall, 1106 South 15th Street Tacoma, WA. 98405 (253) 627-9012. Reception to follow. Memorials may be made to the Sons of Norway Norden Lodge #2 Scholarship Fund.
Published in News Tribune (Tacoma) on September 27, 2011
He would seek me out at the breakfasts. I would show him my projects, including my Acanthus leaf carving and say encouraging words.. He seem to always have a small smile afterward. It was like he could see the tradition being past on. I will miss him.
During World War 2 He was a member of the Norwegian resistance against the Nazis. He was a member of the "Shetland Bus". That was the merchant marine ships that sailed between the Shetland Island of Scotland and Norway, bringing supplies, ammunition, and resistance fighters. His ship was sunk by the Germans. After spending 5 days in lifeboat, he was rescued and returned to duty.
From the Tacoma News Tribune:
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/tribnet/obituary.aspx?n=thomas-andreas-feroy-andy&pid=153848439&refsvce=facebook#.ToIJbo8N6Gk.facebook
Thomas Andreas "Andy" Feroy
Thomas Andreas Feroy "Andy" Feroy passed away at the age of 94 on Sept. 19, 2011 at his home on Lake Killarney in Federal Way, WA. Born April 30, 1917 in Solund, Norway to Nilla and Thomas Rasmussen Feroy. He was the youngest of 8 children. Studied Engineering in Bergen and moved to Rubbestadneset to work. During WWII he was a member of the "Military in Exile" and traveled between Shetland and Norway. In 1946 he married Selma Mundal, his wife for 61 years, and in 1952 he moved to the U.S. working first on the East Coast and then at Hydraulic Hoist in Auburn. He retired from Spider Staging in Renton in 1982. Andy has been an active member of the Tacoma Sons of Norway, Normanna Male Chorus and Norwegian Seamen and War Veterans Assn. He loved to dance and had an extreme passion for traditional Norwegian woodcarving, creating art pieces as small as spoons to beautiful large hallway panels for Normanna Hall in Tacoma. Andy is survived by his son Kjell (Meo) and daughter Sissel, grandson T.J., granddaughter Karen (Stephen) Owen, great grandchildren Brody and Libby, nieces and their families in the local area and many nieces and nephews in Norway. Memorial Service will be held on Thursday Oct. 6, 2011 at 2 PM. at Normanna Hall, 1106 South 15th Street Tacoma, WA. 98405 (253) 627-9012. Reception to follow. Memorials may be made to the Sons of Norway Norden Lodge #2 Scholarship Fund.
Published in News Tribune (Tacoma) on September 27, 2011