David Andrews, age 82, died Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at Pine Haven Care Center in Pine Island.
David Andrews was born February 14, 1927 in Omaha, Nebraska to Kenneth and Thelma (Oliver) Andrews. When he graduated from high school he enlisted in the United States Navy and fought in World War II. David married JoAnn Taylor on June 12, 1964. In 1967 they moved to Rochester where he began to work for Rochester Armored Car Company. He retired in 2003, after 36 years. David enjoyed cooking and spending time with his family, his dogs and cat.
David is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, JoAnn; 4 children, Ken (Wendy) Andrews of Grand Junction, CO, Mike (Polly) Andrews of FL, Robin (Allan) Clark of Pine Island, and Rebecca Sherry of Byron; 12 grandchildren, Amy (Arturo) Valenzuela, David Andrews, Alisa (Craig) Unfred, John (Laura) Andrews, Anthony (Diana) Andrews, Jeffrey (Amanda) Clark, Jennifer (Stephen) Vories, Heather and April Clark, Jaci (Nate) Proper, Alyssa and Andrew Sherry; and 5 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister.
The funeral service will be Tuesday October 13, 2009 at 2 PM at Calvary Baptist Church in Rochester. Pastor Dwight LaPine will be officiating.
Visitation will be held from 6 PM until 8 PM on Monday October 12 at the Mahn Family Funeral Home - Mahler Chapel in Pine Island and one hour prior to the service at the church.
Burial will be in Milton Cemetery.
Memorials are preferred to the Veterans Memorial Honor Flight Program, Rochester.
Please sign the family guestbook at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com