Edward Leonard Andrews Jr, age 86, of Noblesville, IN, passed away in his home at 9:29 AM on Wednesday, October 19, 2022.
He was born in Lafayette, IN on January 4, 1936, the son of the late Leonard "Shafe" and Lois (Meharry) Andrews. Ed began his education at the Jackson Township School and matriculated from Waynetown High School with the class of 1954. He graduated from Indiana State University in 1965 after which he began his career at Purdue University Lafayette, where he stayed for 3 years. Ed was named Outstanding Administrator in 1984 at Purdue University Northwest in Hammond, IN where he worked for 38 years. Ed stated it was a privilege to serve Purdue.
Ed and his wife Fran were involved in farming for many years. He loved the land and owned a farm in New Richmond. An avid gardener, Ed was a seed saver and was know by family and friends for his prize winning Ox Heart tomatoes. He received great joy when working on projects with his grandson and visits from his grandchildren. Hosting family gatherings at their home was very enjoyable for Ed and Fran.
While living in northwest Indiana, Ed and Fran were members of the Immanuel Presbyterian Church for 30 years. Ed served as a board member and as the Treasurer for many years. He enjoyed many friendships at the Oak Knoll Golf Course and at Fricke's Recreation Center. Ed was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Noblesville, a Charter Life Member of the ISU Alumni Assn and the US Bowling Congress, where he served as Vice President. He also belonged to the Fox Prairie Gold Club, the ISU Grand Society of Sycamores and he was a Hamilton County Urban Forester.
Ed enjoyed spending time with his friends at Bowl 32 in Noblesville. His brother witnessed Ed's only hole-in-one on May 5, 2005 at the University of Missouri Golf Course.
Ed is survived by his wife; one son; three grandchildren; two siblings; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Ed's family will receive guests from 10:00 -11:00 AM with a celebration of life service immediately following at 11:00 AM with Pastor Eric Gale officiating on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at the First Presbyterian Church. 1207 Conner Street, Noblesville, IN 46060. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at Meharry Cemetery
He was born in Lafayette, IN on January 4, 1936, the son of the late Leonard "Shafe" and Lois (Meharry) Andrews. Ed began his education at the Jackson Township School and matriculated from Waynetown High School with the class of 1954. He graduated from Indiana State University in 1965 after which he began his career at Purdue University Lafayette, where he stayed for 3 years. Ed was named Outstanding Administrator in 1984 at Purdue University Northwest in Hammond, IN where he worked for 38 years. Ed stated it was a privilege to serve Purdue.
Ed and his wife Fran were involved in farming for many years. He loved the land and owned a farm in New Richmond. An avid gardener, Ed was a seed saver and was know by family and friends for his prize winning Ox Heart tomatoes. He received great joy when working on projects with his grandson and visits from his grandchildren. Hosting family gatherings at their home was very enjoyable for Ed and Fran.
While living in northwest Indiana, Ed and Fran were members of the Immanuel Presbyterian Church for 30 years. Ed served as a board member and as the Treasurer for many years. He enjoyed many friendships at the Oak Knoll Golf Course and at Fricke's Recreation Center. Ed was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Noblesville, a Charter Life Member of the ISU Alumni Assn and the US Bowling Congress, where he served as Vice President. He also belonged to the Fox Prairie Gold Club, the ISU Grand Society of Sycamores and he was a Hamilton County Urban Forester.
Ed enjoyed spending time with his friends at Bowl 32 in Noblesville. His brother witnessed Ed's only hole-in-one on May 5, 2005 at the University of Missouri Golf Course.
Ed is survived by his wife; one son; three grandchildren; two siblings; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Ed's family will receive guests from 10:00 -11:00 AM with a celebration of life service immediately following at 11:00 AM with Pastor Eric Gale officiating on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at the First Presbyterian Church. 1207 Conner Street, Noblesville, IN 46060. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at Meharry Cemetery
Edward Leonard Andrews Jr, age 86, of Noblesville, IN, passed away in his home at 9:29 AM on Wednesday, October 19, 2022.
He was born in Lafayette, IN on January 4, 1936, the son of the late Leonard "Shafe" and Lois (Meharry) Andrews. Ed began his education at the Jackson Township School and matriculated from Waynetown High School with the class of 1954. He graduated from Indiana State University in 1965 after which he began his career at Purdue University Lafayette, where he stayed for 3 years. Ed was named Outstanding Administrator in 1984 at Purdue University Northwest in Hammond, IN where he worked for 38 years. Ed stated it was a privilege to serve Purdue.
Ed and his wife Fran were involved in farming for many years. He loved the land and owned a farm in New Richmond. An avid gardener, Ed was a seed saver and was know by family and friends for his prize winning Ox Heart tomatoes. He received great joy when working on projects with his grandson and visits from his grandchildren. Hosting family gatherings at their home was very enjoyable for Ed and Fran.
While living in northwest Indiana, Ed and Fran were members of the Immanuel Presbyterian Church for 30 years. Ed served as a board member and as the Treasurer for many years. He enjoyed many friendships at the Oak Knoll Golf Course and at Fricke's Recreation Center. Ed was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Noblesville, a Charter Life Member of the ISU Alumni Assn and the US Bowling Congress, where he served as Vice President. He also belonged to the Fox Prairie Gold Club, the ISU Grand Society of Sycamores and he was a Hamilton County Urban Forester.
Ed enjoyed spending time with his friends at Bowl 32 in Noblesville. His brother witnessed Ed's only hole-in-one on May 5, 2005 at the University of Missouri Golf Course.
Ed is survived by his wife; one son; three grandchildren; two siblings; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Ed's family will receive guests from 10:00 -11:00 AM with a celebration of life service immediately following at 11:00 AM with Pastor Eric Gale officiating on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at the First Presbyterian Church. 1207 Conner Street, Noblesville, IN 46060. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at Meharry Cemetery
He was born in Lafayette, IN on January 4, 1936, the son of the late Leonard "Shafe" and Lois (Meharry) Andrews. Ed began his education at the Jackson Township School and matriculated from Waynetown High School with the class of 1954. He graduated from Indiana State University in 1965 after which he began his career at Purdue University Lafayette, where he stayed for 3 years. Ed was named Outstanding Administrator in 1984 at Purdue University Northwest in Hammond, IN where he worked for 38 years. Ed stated it was a privilege to serve Purdue.
Ed and his wife Fran were involved in farming for many years. He loved the land and owned a farm in New Richmond. An avid gardener, Ed was a seed saver and was know by family and friends for his prize winning Ox Heart tomatoes. He received great joy when working on projects with his grandson and visits from his grandchildren. Hosting family gatherings at their home was very enjoyable for Ed and Fran.
While living in northwest Indiana, Ed and Fran were members of the Immanuel Presbyterian Church for 30 years. Ed served as a board member and as the Treasurer for many years. He enjoyed many friendships at the Oak Knoll Golf Course and at Fricke's Recreation Center. Ed was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Noblesville, a Charter Life Member of the ISU Alumni Assn and the US Bowling Congress, where he served as Vice President. He also belonged to the Fox Prairie Gold Club, the ISU Grand Society of Sycamores and he was a Hamilton County Urban Forester.
Ed enjoyed spending time with his friends at Bowl 32 in Noblesville. His brother witnessed Ed's only hole-in-one on May 5, 2005 at the University of Missouri Golf Course.
Ed is survived by his wife; one son; three grandchildren; two siblings; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Ed's family will receive guests from 10:00 -11:00 AM with a celebration of life service immediately following at 11:00 AM with Pastor Eric Gale officiating on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at the First Presbyterian Church. 1207 Conner Street, Noblesville, IN 46060. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at Meharry Cemetery
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