Max Heber Andrus, 93, Loving husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, brother, and uncle died peacefully in his home on March 5, 2020 with his wife and son by his side.
Max was born May 30, 1926 in Shelley, Idaho to Opal Founds and Roland Andrus. Max grew up in Shelley, Idaho working on the farms at a very young age setting the stage for his strong work ethic throughout his life.
At the age of 17, Max enlisted in the U.S Navy to serve in WWII. Max served in the Pacific Theater on the USS Talladega. While on leave, Max met his future wife, Ilene Johnson, whom he married when returning home on May 22, 1947 in the Idaho Falls Temple.
They have been married 73 years. Max and Ilene moved to Salt Lake City in 1955. In 1965, Max started his own business in restaurant equipment and service and was held in high regard by customers and employees. He was known for his hard work, honesty, integrity and for making his business successful. Max loved the outdoors to include hunting, camping, fishing, boating, and snowmobiling and he passed that love on to his family with all the many family vacations they enjoyed.
Survived by his wife, Ilene Johnson, his children; Maxine Andrus, Connie Showell, Steven Andrus (wife Ann Mackin) and Lynda Harper (husband Richard Harper). His sisters Bonita Higley (husband Gary Higley) and Marlene Munday, as well as 15 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his brother, Dale Andrus and daughter Christine.
Viewing will be held March 12 from 7:00 - 8:30pm at the LDS Neff's Canyon ward house, 4176 Adonis Drive, Salt Lake City. Service will be held Friday, March 13 at 11:00 am at the LDS Neff's Canyon ward house, 4176 Adonis Drive, Salt Lake City. Graveside Service will be held in Rigby, Idaho Saturday, March 14, in the Rigby Pioneer Cemetery. He will be laid to rest next to his daughter Christine Andrus.
Published in Deseret News on Mar. 8, 2020
Max was born May 30, 1926 in Shelley, Idaho to Opal Founds and Roland Andrus. Max grew up in Shelley, Idaho working on the farms at a very young age setting the stage for his strong work ethic throughout his life.
At the age of 17, Max enlisted in the U.S Navy to serve in WWII. Max served in the Pacific Theater on the USS Talladega. While on leave, Max met his future wife, Ilene Johnson, whom he married when returning home on May 22, 1947 in the Idaho Falls Temple.
They have been married 73 years. Max and Ilene moved to Salt Lake City in 1955. In 1965, Max started his own business in restaurant equipment and service and was held in high regard by customers and employees. He was known for his hard work, honesty, integrity and for making his business successful. Max loved the outdoors to include hunting, camping, fishing, boating, and snowmobiling and he passed that love on to his family with all the many family vacations they enjoyed.
Survived by his wife, Ilene Johnson, his children; Maxine Andrus, Connie Showell, Steven Andrus (wife Ann Mackin) and Lynda Harper (husband Richard Harper). His sisters Bonita Higley (husband Gary Higley) and Marlene Munday, as well as 15 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his brother, Dale Andrus and daughter Christine.
Viewing will be held March 12 from 7:00 - 8:30pm at the LDS Neff's Canyon ward house, 4176 Adonis Drive, Salt Lake City. Service will be held Friday, March 13 at 11:00 am at the LDS Neff's Canyon ward house, 4176 Adonis Drive, Salt Lake City. Graveside Service will be held in Rigby, Idaho Saturday, March 14, in the Rigby Pioneer Cemetery. He will be laid to rest next to his daughter Christine Andrus.
Published in Deseret News on Mar. 8, 2020
Max Heber Andrus, 93, Loving husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, brother, and uncle died peacefully in his home on March 5, 2020 with his wife and son by his side.
Max was born May 30, 1926 in Shelley, Idaho to Opal Founds and Roland Andrus. Max grew up in Shelley, Idaho working on the farms at a very young age setting the stage for his strong work ethic throughout his life.
At the age of 17, Max enlisted in the U.S Navy to serve in WWII. Max served in the Pacific Theater on the USS Talladega. While on leave, Max met his future wife, Ilene Johnson, whom he married when returning home on May 22, 1947 in the Idaho Falls Temple.
They have been married 73 years. Max and Ilene moved to Salt Lake City in 1955. In 1965, Max started his own business in restaurant equipment and service and was held in high regard by customers and employees. He was known for his hard work, honesty, integrity and for making his business successful. Max loved the outdoors to include hunting, camping, fishing, boating, and snowmobiling and he passed that love on to his family with all the many family vacations they enjoyed.
Survived by his wife, Ilene Johnson, his children; Maxine Andrus, Connie Showell, Steven Andrus (wife Ann Mackin) and Lynda Harper (husband Richard Harper). His sisters Bonita Higley (husband Gary Higley) and Marlene Munday, as well as 15 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his brother, Dale Andrus and daughter Christine.
Viewing will be held March 12 from 7:00 - 8:30pm at the LDS Neff's Canyon ward house, 4176 Adonis Drive, Salt Lake City. Service will be held Friday, March 13 at 11:00 am at the LDS Neff's Canyon ward house, 4176 Adonis Drive, Salt Lake City. Graveside Service will be held in Rigby, Idaho Saturday, March 14, in the Rigby Pioneer Cemetery. He will be laid to rest next to his daughter Christine Andrus.
Published in Deseret News on Mar. 8, 2020
Max was born May 30, 1926 in Shelley, Idaho to Opal Founds and Roland Andrus. Max grew up in Shelley, Idaho working on the farms at a very young age setting the stage for his strong work ethic throughout his life.
At the age of 17, Max enlisted in the U.S Navy to serve in WWII. Max served in the Pacific Theater on the USS Talladega. While on leave, Max met his future wife, Ilene Johnson, whom he married when returning home on May 22, 1947 in the Idaho Falls Temple.
They have been married 73 years. Max and Ilene moved to Salt Lake City in 1955. In 1965, Max started his own business in restaurant equipment and service and was held in high regard by customers and employees. He was known for his hard work, honesty, integrity and for making his business successful. Max loved the outdoors to include hunting, camping, fishing, boating, and snowmobiling and he passed that love on to his family with all the many family vacations they enjoyed.
Survived by his wife, Ilene Johnson, his children; Maxine Andrus, Connie Showell, Steven Andrus (wife Ann Mackin) and Lynda Harper (husband Richard Harper). His sisters Bonita Higley (husband Gary Higley) and Marlene Munday, as well as 15 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his brother, Dale Andrus and daughter Christine.
Viewing will be held March 12 from 7:00 - 8:30pm at the LDS Neff's Canyon ward house, 4176 Adonis Drive, Salt Lake City. Service will be held Friday, March 13 at 11:00 am at the LDS Neff's Canyon ward house, 4176 Adonis Drive, Salt Lake City. Graveside Service will be held in Rigby, Idaho Saturday, March 14, in the Rigby Pioneer Cemetery. He will be laid to rest next to his daughter Christine Andrus.
Published in Deseret News on Mar. 8, 2020
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