Daniel Andrus

DANIEL ANDRUS Click here to view Daniel's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Daniel Jay Andrus, 33, of Idaho Falls, died February 14, 2009, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center of pneumonia. He was born September 9, 1975, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Rex Jay Andrus and Bonnie Lyla Dunn Andrus. He attended Bonneville High School. He obtained an Associates of Applied Science in welding from Eastern Idaho Technical College. He married Donna Michelle Smith on August 16, 1998, in Idaho Falls. He worked as a journeyman plumber and was a Production Manager at Starting Line Products at the time of his death. He was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church. He rang handbells with Tinntinabulation. He enjoyed car racing; barbeque; mountain man rendezvous; garage sales; auctions; and spending time with family and friends. Survivors include: Wife: Donna Andrus, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Alana LaVerne Andrus, Idaho Falls, ID Father: Rex Andrus, Idaho Falls, ID Mother: Bonnie Olson, Idaho Falls, ID Stepfather: Rod Olson, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Shannon Tapper, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Trevor Wright, Douglas, WY Sister: Misty Jones, Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Michelle Olson, Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Heather Tapper, Idaho Falls, ID Grandmother: Catherine Farley, Idaho Falls, ID He was preceded in death by his grandparents, George Farley, Henry and Thelma Andrus, and Jaeson Palmer. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 20, 2009, at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 270 N. Placer. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to services at the church. Burial will be in Fielding Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to his wife and daughter. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Mary Hodges hodgemary@cableone.net Dear Donna and Alana, I am very sad to hear of Dan's passing, I will miss his gentle humor and steady presence. May God bless you and your family. Mary Hodges Danielle Mickelsen dmickelsen@sorrentolactalis.com Rex, Bonnie and Misty: I am so sorry to hear about your loss. May God help you through your time of need and sorrow. If there is anything I can do, Please let me know. My love to you all Danielle Mickelsen Lesli Wagner lebwagner@yahoo.com Dear Donna and Alana, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I have you in my prayers and if there is anything I could do for you please let me know. Again I am so sorry. Lesli and Lauren Aaron and Johanna Washburn johannawashburn@hotmail.com You are in our thoughts and prayers, our deepest condolences to you and your family. If there is anything we can do please let us know. Love, Aaron and Johanna Tom and Lisa Allen Donna and Family, We are very sorry for your loss and wish you well during this hard time and send our condolences to you and your family. God Bless Holly Borresen littlebuddies@cableone.net Donna, Alana and family I am so sorry for your loss. If there is anything that I can do please let me know. God Bless you and your family. Pete & Holly Molino P_Mo80@me.com We are so sorry to hear of Jay's passing. We are thinking of you and your family. Kathie Bischke Misty, I was saddened to hear of the death of your brother Daniel. There are no words to express at this time about how you must be feeling, but know that you are loved and are being prayed for. In His Precious Love, Kathie Bischke Tammy Beck Tammy.Beck@qwest.com Donna...my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss! I lost my Dad unexpectedly in August and can relate in a small part to the pain that you're going through right now. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help. Tammy Julie B. Ferguson I had the pleasure of working with Dan at starting Line products. My condolences to the family. Phil Becky Braase braase1622@msn.com Dear Donna, We are all so sorry to hear of the passing of Dan. Please remember that the Lord is always with us, and Dan is safe with with him. I hope this thought brings you some peace, as it did me, during a very difficult time. May God bless you, Phil and Becky Braase. Loretta Moses lmoses@cableone.net Donna and family, I want to let you know that my prayers are with you at this time. You have my deepest sympathy and a wish that the memories of Daniel will bring you peace. Sincerely, A friend from St.Lukes Loretta Moses Chad Weekes & Family cweekes@filertel.com We are all deeply sorry for your loss. God Bless. Debe Bretz Dear Andrus Family, I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of Dan. I will always remember his big heart and wonderful smile. My fondest memory is when we went to the Trisha Yearwood concert in some lil podunk town. Dan took a wrong turn and we ended up in the middle of the parade route. He couldn’t find a way out so we both just rolled down the windows of his little white car and waved at tall the people like we belonged there. Dan, we will all miss you. Mom, Dad, Misty, Donna & Alaena I love you all, God bless. Kat Jaques katkirbyi@hotmail.com You love a woman I call friend but have never met in person; although distant from you two, I could feel the love between you and I say, may you always rest in the bosom of peace. Doug & Becky Gardner gardner4@q.com Dear Donna and Family, You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Dan will be missed because he was a wonderful and caring person. We love you. Alan & Kelly Cousin Donna, All our thoughts and prayers are with you and Alana at this time and always. Stay strong and know we are near if you need anything. Coral Nations Donna and Alana, I was so sorry to read of Dan's death. My thoughts are with you these sad days. Be strong and be with your friends and family who love you both.