Ernest Andrus

ERNEST ANDRUS Click here to view Ernest's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Ernest Leroy Andrus, 85, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 12, 2009, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center . He was born December 9, 1923, at Salt Lake City, Utah, to Ernest Charles Andrus and Jane Price Andrus. He grew up and attended schools in the area. He served in the U. S. Navy as a 3rd Class Petty Officer during World War II. On September 19, 1942, he eloped and married his childhood sweetheart, Ruth M. Jacobsen, in Evanston, Wyoming. In 1944, he moved to Idaho Falls where he founded ABC Furnace Cleaners and operated it until his retirement. Ernie was a very devoted family man and enjoyed skiing, boating, camping, and taking vacations. Survivors include: Wife: Ruth Andrus, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Kathy Lynn (John) Quick, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Linda D. Andrus, Vacaville, CA Daughter: Jackie Bell, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Pamela Jane Holverson, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Ernest Charles (Cindy) Andrus, Idaho Falls, ID 12 Grandchildren & 21 Great Grandchildren Memorial Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, February 16, 2009, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Ave, with Cecil Ricks officiating. The viewing will be for one hour prior to the services at Wood Funeral Home. Military Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team and Idaho Honor Guard. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences Received Online: John & Bonnie Kramer bonnkram@msn.com We were so sorry to hear about Ernie's passing. Our hearts and prayers are with all of you. John and Bonnie Stacy Peterson Ernie has been a good friend of my grandparents, Emery and Deon Heath, for as long as I can remember. I have many memories of Ernie and his playful teasing! I am so sorry for your loss of such a wonderful man. Chelsey Carlson chelseyc88@hotmail.com Grandpa Andrus, I love you grandpa, and family. I am so sorry I can't be there for you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you Grandma A. and family. I'm thinking about everyone of you. The loss is very heartwrenching but grandpa was a wonderful, kind, and loving man. I've never known a man so respectful and gentle, he will be missed, but we will all be seeing him soon. Sondra Hinckley lshondra@msn.com Len and I send our condolences. We will not be able to attend services but will think of him and remember how he use to tease and then give that big grin. We are with you, Kathy. Jon Andrus jon@jhamba.com I was so sorry to here about Ernie's passing. My dad, Larry, always thought so much of him as well as me and my brothers, Joel, Todd and Jason. I always enjoyed delivering coal to your home and appreciate how friendly and kind you always were to us. I enjoyed the time that I got to be your home teacher and visiting about old times. I am sorry that I couldn't make it to the funeral or viewing. My mother, Shirley, sends her condolences as well. With Love, Jon & Melinda Andrus and family