Andrew Joseph Downey "Andy", age 72, of Grand Rapids, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 37 years, Sally; children, Jennifer Downey, Andrew Downey II, Gail (Mike) Schumaker, Carl (Amy) DenHouten, Chris (Larry) Rasnake, Tim (Becky) DenHouten; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother and sister, Scott Downey, Marie Downey; many nieces, nephews, and close friends; and his special four-legged friend, Harley. The family extends special thanks to the staff at the St. Mary's Lacks Cancer Center for the loving care provided to Andy and his family. A memorial Mass will be celebrated 11 am Friday, October 22, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 1253 52nd St. SE, with Fr. Peter Vu as celebrant. There will be an hour of visitation prior to the service from 10 – 11 am at the church. Contributions in memory of Andy may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.