Howard Andrew

HOWARD ANDREW IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Howard Frederick Andrew, 86, of Idaho Falls, died July 11, 2004, at the home of his daughter in Henderson, Nevada following a lingering illness. He was born March 1, 1918, in Menan, Idaho, to Joseph Gibby Andrew and Sara Esther Ellis Andrew. He grew up in Idaho Falls and attended schools here, graduating from Idaho Falls High School. He then attended electrical school in Santa Monica, California. While attending school in California, he worked for McDonnell-Douglas Aircraft. He served as a Electrician’s Mate Second Class in the U. S. Navy during World War II and was on the first ship into the China Sea. He married Vie Ricks in July, 1941, in the St. George LDS Temple. She passed away July 10, 1950. He married Anna Marie Terry Jeffers in July, 1952, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. She passed away July 10, 1994. Howard and his brother, Verl J. Andrew, were longtime owners and operators of Andrew Well Drilling. He lived in Idaho Falls most of his life, but wintered in St. George during the past ten years. He has lived the past nine months in Henderson, Nevada, with his daughter, Marie. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served as Sunday School President, in the Young Men's program, and was a high priest. He was President of the Idaho Water Well Association several times and also served as President of the National Water Well Association. Howard trained as a pilot and loved to fly. He enjoyed golfing, his cabin at Henry's Lake, and formed the “9 Hole Bandits” Club in St. George. Howard loved people. Surviving are: Son: John Terry (Deanna) Jeffers, San Antonio, TX Son: J. Garrett (Marilyn) Andrew, Boise, ID Son: Eugene Cordell (Karla) Jeffers, Nephi, UT Son: Rodney Howard (Cherry) Andrew, Spanish Fork, UT Daughter: Marie (David) Mitchell, Henderson, NV Sister: Adelpha Triptow, Salt Lake City, UT Sister: Elaine McGary, Ammon, ID 29 Grandchildren, 40 Great Grandchildren He was preceded in death by both his wives, a son, Clyde Andrew. Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 15, 2004, at the Idaho Falls LDS Central Stake Center, 2025 Jennie Lee Drive, with Bishop Cleo Geddes of the Idaho Falls LDS 28th Ward officiating. The family will visit with friends Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge) and Thursday for one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in Fielding Memorial Park under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. Military Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Team.