BORN

1923

DIED

2011

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Peoria, Illinois

David Andrews Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 25, 2011.

David W. Andrews, 88, of Peoria, passed away at 10:55 am on Monday, October 24, 2011 at OSF St Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
He was born April 21, 1923 in Peoria, IL to Walter F. and Ida May (Entwistle) Andrews. He married Shirley E. Bennett on December 27, 1947 in Peoria. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Surviving are his wife, Shirley of Peoria, two children, Kathy (Paul) Packard of Normal and Bruce D. (Eileen) Andrews of Oak Forest, IL. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Michael Packard of Normal, Karen Packard of Schaumburg, Marissa and Carly Andrews both of Oak Forest and several grand-dogs.
David served in the U.S. Army during W.W.II and was honorably discharged in 1945. He graduated with a Bachelors Degree from the University of Illinois in 1947. He worked as a Salesman for Couch & Heyle for 45 years retiring in 1983 and then he worked for Midwest Hydro Line for 5 years retiring in 1988.
He was a member of the Rotary Club of Peoria, and served on the Salvation Army Board from 1965 and the Exposition Gardens Board for 25 yrs. He was a 50 yr member of the Masonic Lodge 263, Scottish Rite Body, Valley of Peoria, the Mohammed Temple Shrine, Shrine Senior Nobles and drove the Shrine Hospital Van to Chicago on 78 trips. He was a past president of the KTC and vacationed at his Wisconsin Duck Lake Cabin for 61 years. He also enjoyed sailing, the circus, and traveling.
Cremation will be accorded and a memorial service will be held on Friday, October 28, 2011 at 11:00 am, with visitation one hour prior to the service at the United Presbyterian Church in Peoria. Rev. Dr. Randall Saxon will officiate. Arrangement made through Davison-Fulton-Woolsey-Wilton Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Salvation Army, Shriners Children's Hospital in Chicago or to the United Presbyterian Church. Please visit David's story at www.woolsey-wilton.com

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October 31, 2011

John Dal Corobbo

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

October 28, 2011

Dear Shirley and family,

Please accept my sincere condolences upon the death of Dave. We have lost yet another Masonic brother, as well as an escort at Proctor. I went up to see him the Thursday that I saw you, but he was not able to recognize or speak to me. I was sorry that I couldn't have a conversation with him. May God comfort you and your family in the weeks to come.

Blessings.

Dick Casper

October 27, 2011

Cheri Muller

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Shirley. We will miss Dave at The Salvation Army.

October 27, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We have great memories with the two of you at KTC. We will miss his smiling face. Bill and Myrtie Ellen Thompson, Rotonda West. FL.

October 27, 2011

Mary & Don Capes

We send our deepest sympathy to Shirley, and all of Dave's family. We loved having Dave as our close KTC neighbor. Such a great guy and one to be admired. We'll miss him so much during our summers at the lake. Our little dog Lizzie will miss him too - they were pals. Shirley, dear lady, our prayers are with you.
Mary and Don Capes

October 27, 2011

Cheryl Kawaoka

We are friends of Bruce and Eileen and know that Bruce's dad was well loved by them. We send our prayers for consolation for the whole family. With aloha and love - your Hawaiian friends.

October 26, 2011

Debbie Bartel

Just want to send our love and many hugs to you and your family. I was so sad to hear the news today, I feel so blessed to have known David and was able to spend time with both your mom and dad when I was in Peoria going through the unbearable times with my Dad. I feel so bad I cannot be there with you as you were for me to give you my Love and Support as you and Eileen did when my Dad passed, but know WE ARE WITH YOU. He will be missed very much. So many memories are running through my mind right now...so many good times. Give your mom and sister hugs from Tad and I, as well as all the hugs we are sending to you Bruce and family. You know we LOVE YOU so much. Be strong my friend and know he is better now and will always be watching over you. Love you with ALL MY HEART.

October 26, 2011

Hal Lundstrom

Dear Shirley and family, It was my great pleasure to work with Dave at Couch & Heyle in the mid 70's, walk with Dave at the mall in the 90's and work for Dave and Shirley at their home lately. Dave was one of my all time favorite people to know; he was always upbeat when you talked to him, always friendly. A real gentlemen to know. I shall miss him, his smile, and his warmth when he talked to you.
Rest in peace my friend!!!!

October 26, 2011

We lived next to Dave for the past 11 years. Over that time we came to know and love Dave like part of our own family. He always had a smile and that wry little grin on his face. He shared many a moments with Kozmo, our dog. Dave will be dearly missed and remembered.
Mike, Renee & Kozmo

October 26, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with Shirley and family during this difficult time, David was a great friend of ours at the Knights Templar Club in Wisconsin where he spent his summer months with his wife enjoying life, rest in peace.

October 26, 2011

Dee Patroff

Shirley my prayers are with you. I will miss David very much. I so enjoyed joking around with him and he would always tell me "you better go ask the boss" referring to you. I enjoyed hearing his stories of how much he loved to go to Wisconsin. It was such an Honor and a Priviledge to be part of David's care. He was a special man and I know he will be missed by Many! May God wrap His arms around you during this painful time.
Dee RN Illinois Cancer Care

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