Melvin W. Andrews left this world Friday, January 20, 2023; his heart too tired to go on.
Mel was born October 3, 1943, in Salmon, Idaho, to Rex and Mary (Millick) Andrews on main street in a Victorian house built in 1894. During his birth, the doctor was called away to euthanize a dog that had been hit in the street. Later, the house was moved south of Salmon and became a bed and breakfast known as the Greyhouse Inn.
The family moved from the ranch in Pahsimeroi Valley to 17-Mile, and welcomed their second child Sandra, when Mel was 9 years old. He was so proud of her and rode his donkey to all the neighbors announcing her birth. He had several pets growing up including a magpie and a deer, and often rode his donkey to the Tendoy Store for orange soda. He spent his childhood hunting with his gun and slingshot, fishing, and riding horses. He told many stories about moving sheep from Montana before Clark Canyon Dam was a reservoir. When it was time to sheer them, his grandpa would throw him in a wool sack to stomp it down until it was full.
He attended Sandy Creek school through 6th grade and Salmon schools, thereafter, graduating in 1961. He loved fast cars, especially his blue 1957 Chrysler DeSoto with push button gears, and was a Dodge man the rest of his life. Mel played hard but worked harder, always making it home by dawn to work on the ranch, milking cows, mowing hay, etc. He didn't play sports, as there was no time for that "nonsense."
He attended ISU in Pocatello studying mechanics. While there, he met Martha Pyeatt at a party. Despite him not having any front teeth, a severe sunburn and no skin on his nose due to him riding a pedal bike off I hill that day, Martha fell in love with Mel's humor and personality. They were married August 30th, 1963, at the Episcopal church in Salmon and lived in Pocatello until Mel finished his education.
They welcomed their first daughter, Jennifer, in 1964 and shortly thereafter moved to McDevitt Creek where they joined Mel's father and grandfather running the ranch. Their second daughter, AmyLee, was born in 1966 and when she was two, the family moved to Caldwell where Mel was employed by Sears Automotive. Mel's help was needed back home, so the family returned to Lemhi County and resided at McDevitt Creek where their third, and final daughter Julie, was born in 1970.
In 1972, the Andrews' moved back to 17-mile where they stayed until 1992. The ranch ran cattle and grew alfalfa and grain. Mel and Martha finished raising their daughters there, creating lasting and meaningful memories. He was very involved in his children's lives, supporting their involvement in sports, cheerleading and dance. He served on the TV-Board and Leadore School Board for several years. His girls helped him on the ranch, changing sprinkler pipe, rolling flat bales on their motorcycles, greasing the zirks on the swather, and all sorts of other tasks to keep them busy. He taught them how to change a tire, shoot a gun and drive a stick shift. Mel may or may not have, shot his 357-pistol in the air to scare away randy boys visiting in the middle of the night. On the rare occasions the family stayed in a hotel, the girls insisted he arrive at the pool separate from them because of his embarrassing attire – swim trunks and cowboy boots.
Mel could work all day with a broken finger but had trouble walking on carpet in bare feet; he would eat anything – and we mean ANYTHING; had a wicked sense of humor, and an unstoppable work ethic. If something needed done, Mel did it with no procrastination or complaining. When things got tight, he went to Las Vegas and found work painting houses for several winters.
There were not many vacations for Mel and Martha – sometimes a weekend away for school board meetings or a quick trip to Missoula. When it was time for weddings, he offered cash upfront if they would elope-- all three rejected that offer. It was decided each daughter could have a dance reception at the Elks or a professional photographer, but not both. He was always trying to save a buck and ended up living very comfortably later in life because of his frugality. Despite his gruff demeanor about money, he was very generous and giving to his loved ones.
In 1992, Mel and Martha left the ranch at 17-Mile and moved to Salmon. Mel worked seasonally for the Forest Service marking timber, supplying wildland firefighters, and spending countless hours traveling and mapping wilderness areas that had yet to be recorded. He saw beautiful landscapes, amazing wildlife and absolutely loved this part of his job. He also worked for the Fish & Game for five summers checking fish screens. During this time Mel and Martha spent some winters snow-birding in Arizona and Nevada, traveled to Mexico with friends, and visited family around the country.
Mel thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his grandkids and great grandkids, teaching them things he learned along the way, leaving it up to them to decide if it was useful or b.s. Camping trips and traveling to their numerous sporting events through the years was always a priority. They each learned valuable life lessons they will pass on to their children.
In recent years, Mel slowed down but never stopped. He was faithful on his treadmill every night, tooled around the bar hill on his ATV and was driving his gold Jeep around town the day before he passed.
His family is his legacy, and we will miss his strong and steady force in our lives.
Mel is survived by his faithful and loving wife of 59 years, Martha Pyeatt Andrews; daughters Jennifer (Curt) Rosin, AmyLee Andrews, Julie (Dion) Longoria; sister Sandra Andrews Udy; grandchildren John (Mikalah Burley) Rosin, Cody Sikes, Dani (Jayson) Flores, Riley Sikes, Cole Longoria, Isaac Summers, Kinslee Sikes, Benjamin Summers, and Kortni Longoria; great-grandchildren Mya Rosin, Ozzy Rosin, Haisley Flores, Briella Longoria, Robert Sikes, and Zatelle Sikes; plus many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Ernest (Faye Poulson) Andrews, maternal grandparents William (Lillian Johnson) Millick, his parents Rex (Mary Millick) Andrews, father and mother-in-law Lloyd (Beatrice Butterfield) Pyeatt, son-in-law Jeff Summers, brother-in-law Tom Udy, brother and sister-in-law Bruce (Jeri Scott) Pyeatt, and nephew Randal Lloyd Pyeatt.
His memorial service was at 11:00am, Wednesday, January 25th, 2023 at the Elks Lodge in Salmon, and he was laid to rest at the Salmon Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Salmon Volunteer Fire Department 111 S St Charles St, Salmon, ID 83467.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Jones & Casey Funeral Home and Crematory.
Mel was born October 3, 1943, in Salmon, Idaho, to Rex and Mary (Millick) Andrews on main street in a Victorian house built in 1894. During his birth, the doctor was called away to euthanize a dog that had been hit in the street. Later, the house was moved south of Salmon and became a bed and breakfast known as the Greyhouse Inn.
The family moved from the ranch in Pahsimeroi Valley to 17-Mile, and welcomed their second child Sandra, when Mel was 9 years old. He was so proud of her and rode his donkey to all the neighbors announcing her birth. He had several pets growing up including a magpie and a deer, and often rode his donkey to the Tendoy Store for orange soda. He spent his childhood hunting with his gun and slingshot, fishing, and riding horses. He told many stories about moving sheep from Montana before Clark Canyon Dam was a reservoir. When it was time to sheer them, his grandpa would throw him in a wool sack to stomp it down until it was full.
He attended Sandy Creek school through 6th grade and Salmon schools, thereafter, graduating in 1961. He loved fast cars, especially his blue 1957 Chrysler DeSoto with push button gears, and was a Dodge man the rest of his life. Mel played hard but worked harder, always making it home by dawn to work on the ranch, milking cows, mowing hay, etc. He didn't play sports, as there was no time for that "nonsense."
He attended ISU in Pocatello studying mechanics. While there, he met Martha Pyeatt at a party. Despite him not having any front teeth, a severe sunburn and no skin on his nose due to him riding a pedal bike off I hill that day, Martha fell in love with Mel's humor and personality. They were married August 30th, 1963, at the Episcopal church in Salmon and lived in Pocatello until Mel finished his education.
They welcomed their first daughter, Jennifer, in 1964 and shortly thereafter moved to McDevitt Creek where they joined Mel's father and grandfather running the ranch. Their second daughter, AmyLee, was born in 1966 and when she was two, the family moved to Caldwell where Mel was employed by Sears Automotive. Mel's help was needed back home, so the family returned to Lemhi County and resided at McDevitt Creek where their third, and final daughter Julie, was born in 1970.
In 1972, the Andrews' moved back to 17-mile where they stayed until 1992. The ranch ran cattle and grew alfalfa and grain. Mel and Martha finished raising their daughters there, creating lasting and meaningful memories. He was very involved in his children's lives, supporting their involvement in sports, cheerleading and dance. He served on the TV-Board and Leadore School Board for several years. His girls helped him on the ranch, changing sprinkler pipe, rolling flat bales on their motorcycles, greasing the zirks on the swather, and all sorts of other tasks to keep them busy. He taught them how to change a tire, shoot a gun and drive a stick shift. Mel may or may not have, shot his 357-pistol in the air to scare away randy boys visiting in the middle of the night. On the rare occasions the family stayed in a hotel, the girls insisted he arrive at the pool separate from them because of his embarrassing attire – swim trunks and cowboy boots.
Mel could work all day with a broken finger but had trouble walking on carpet in bare feet; he would eat anything – and we mean ANYTHING; had a wicked sense of humor, and an unstoppable work ethic. If something needed done, Mel did it with no procrastination or complaining. When things got tight, he went to Las Vegas and found work painting houses for several winters.
There were not many vacations for Mel and Martha – sometimes a weekend away for school board meetings or a quick trip to Missoula. When it was time for weddings, he offered cash upfront if they would elope-- all three rejected that offer. It was decided each daughter could have a dance reception at the Elks or a professional photographer, but not both. He was always trying to save a buck and ended up living very comfortably later in life because of his frugality. Despite his gruff demeanor about money, he was very generous and giving to his loved ones.
In 1992, Mel and Martha left the ranch at 17-Mile and moved to Salmon. Mel worked seasonally for the Forest Service marking timber, supplying wildland firefighters, and spending countless hours traveling and mapping wilderness areas that had yet to be recorded. He saw beautiful landscapes, amazing wildlife and absolutely loved this part of his job. He also worked for the Fish & Game for five summers checking fish screens. During this time Mel and Martha spent some winters snow-birding in Arizona and Nevada, traveled to Mexico with friends, and visited family around the country.
Mel thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his grandkids and great grandkids, teaching them things he learned along the way, leaving it up to them to decide if it was useful or b.s. Camping trips and traveling to their numerous sporting events through the years was always a priority. They each learned valuable life lessons they will pass on to their children.
In recent years, Mel slowed down but never stopped. He was faithful on his treadmill every night, tooled around the bar hill on his ATV and was driving his gold Jeep around town the day before he passed.
His family is his legacy, and we will miss his strong and steady force in our lives.
Mel is survived by his faithful and loving wife of 59 years, Martha Pyeatt Andrews; daughters Jennifer (Curt) Rosin, AmyLee Andrews, Julie (Dion) Longoria; sister Sandra Andrews Udy; grandchildren John (Mikalah Burley) Rosin, Cody Sikes, Dani (Jayson) Flores, Riley Sikes, Cole Longoria, Isaac Summers, Kinslee Sikes, Benjamin Summers, and Kortni Longoria; great-grandchildren Mya Rosin, Ozzy Rosin, Haisley Flores, Briella Longoria, Robert Sikes, and Zatelle Sikes; plus many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Ernest (Faye Poulson) Andrews, maternal grandparents William (Lillian Johnson) Millick, his parents Rex (Mary Millick) Andrews, father and mother-in-law Lloyd (Beatrice Butterfield) Pyeatt, son-in-law Jeff Summers, brother-in-law Tom Udy, brother and sister-in-law Bruce (Jeri Scott) Pyeatt, and nephew Randal Lloyd Pyeatt.
His memorial service was at 11:00am, Wednesday, January 25th, 2023 at the Elks Lodge in Salmon, and he was laid to rest at the Salmon Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Salmon Volunteer Fire Department 111 S St Charles St, Salmon, ID 83467.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Jones & Casey Funeral Home and Crematory.
Melvin W. Andrews left this world Friday, January 20, 2023; his heart too tired to go on.
Mel was born October 3, 1943, in Salmon, Idaho, to Rex and Mary (Millick) Andrews on main street in a Victorian house built in 1894. During his birth, the doctor was called away to euthanize a dog that had been hit in the street. Later, the house was moved south of Salmon and became a bed and breakfast known as the Greyhouse Inn.
The family moved from the ranch in Pahsimeroi Valley to 17-Mile, and welcomed their second child Sandra, when Mel was 9 years old. He was so proud of her and rode his donkey to all the neighbors announcing her birth. He had several pets growing up including a magpie and a deer, and often rode his donkey to the Tendoy Store for orange soda. He spent his childhood hunting with his gun and slingshot, fishing, and riding horses. He told many stories about moving sheep from Montana before Clark Canyon Dam was a reservoir. When it was time to sheer them, his grandpa would throw him in a wool sack to stomp it down until it was full.
He attended Sandy Creek school through 6th grade and Salmon schools, thereafter, graduating in 1961. He loved fast cars, especially his blue 1957 Chrysler DeSoto with push button gears, and was a Dodge man the rest of his life. Mel played hard but worked harder, always making it home by dawn to work on the ranch, milking cows, mowing hay, etc. He didn't play sports, as there was no time for that "nonsense."
He attended ISU in Pocatello studying mechanics. While there, he met Martha Pyeatt at a party. Despite him not having any front teeth, a severe sunburn and no skin on his nose due to him riding a pedal bike off I hill that day, Martha fell in love with Mel's humor and personality. They were married August 30th, 1963, at the Episcopal church in Salmon and lived in Pocatello until Mel finished his education.
They welcomed their first daughter, Jennifer, in 1964 and shortly thereafter moved to McDevitt Creek where they joined Mel's father and grandfather running the ranch. Their second daughter, AmyLee, was born in 1966 and when she was two, the family moved to Caldwell where Mel was employed by Sears Automotive. Mel's help was needed back home, so the family returned to Lemhi County and resided at McDevitt Creek where their third, and final daughter Julie, was born in 1970.
In 1972, the Andrews' moved back to 17-mile where they stayed until 1992. The ranch ran cattle and grew alfalfa and grain. Mel and Martha finished raising their daughters there, creating lasting and meaningful memories. He was very involved in his children's lives, supporting their involvement in sports, cheerleading and dance. He served on the TV-Board and Leadore School Board for several years. His girls helped him on the ranch, changing sprinkler pipe, rolling flat bales on their motorcycles, greasing the zirks on the swather, and all sorts of other tasks to keep them busy. He taught them how to change a tire, shoot a gun and drive a stick shift. Mel may or may not have, shot his 357-pistol in the air to scare away randy boys visiting in the middle of the night. On the rare occasions the family stayed in a hotel, the girls insisted he arrive at the pool separate from them because of his embarrassing attire – swim trunks and cowboy boots.
Mel could work all day with a broken finger but had trouble walking on carpet in bare feet; he would eat anything – and we mean ANYTHING; had a wicked sense of humor, and an unstoppable work ethic. If something needed done, Mel did it with no procrastination or complaining. When things got tight, he went to Las Vegas and found work painting houses for several winters.
There were not many vacations for Mel and Martha – sometimes a weekend away for school board meetings or a quick trip to Missoula. When it was time for weddings, he offered cash upfront if they would elope-- all three rejected that offer. It was decided each daughter could have a dance reception at the Elks or a professional photographer, but not both. He was always trying to save a buck and ended up living very comfortably later in life because of his frugality. Despite his gruff demeanor about money, he was very generous and giving to his loved ones.
In 1992, Mel and Martha left the ranch at 17-Mile and moved to Salmon. Mel worked seasonally for the Forest Service marking timber, supplying wildland firefighters, and spending countless hours traveling and mapping wilderness areas that had yet to be recorded. He saw beautiful landscapes, amazing wildlife and absolutely loved this part of his job. He also worked for the Fish & Game for five summers checking fish screens. During this time Mel and Martha spent some winters snow-birding in Arizona and Nevada, traveled to Mexico with friends, and visited family around the country.
Mel thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his grandkids and great grandkids, teaching them things he learned along the way, leaving it up to them to decide if it was useful or b.s. Camping trips and traveling to their numerous sporting events through the years was always a priority. They each learned valuable life lessons they will pass on to their children.
In recent years, Mel slowed down but never stopped. He was faithful on his treadmill every night, tooled around the bar hill on his ATV and was driving his gold Jeep around town the day before he passed.
His family is his legacy, and we will miss his strong and steady force in our lives.
Mel is survived by his faithful and loving wife of 59 years, Martha Pyeatt Andrews; daughters Jennifer (Curt) Rosin, AmyLee Andrews, Julie (Dion) Longoria; sister Sandra Andrews Udy; grandchildren John (Mikalah Burley) Rosin, Cody Sikes, Dani (Jayson) Flores, Riley Sikes, Cole Longoria, Isaac Summers, Kinslee Sikes, Benjamin Summers, and Kortni Longoria; great-grandchildren Mya Rosin, Ozzy Rosin, Haisley Flores, Briella Longoria, Robert Sikes, and Zatelle Sikes; plus many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Ernest (Faye Poulson) Andrews, maternal grandparents William (Lillian Johnson) Millick, his parents Rex (Mary Millick) Andrews, father and mother-in-law Lloyd (Beatrice Butterfield) Pyeatt, son-in-law Jeff Summers, brother-in-law Tom Udy, brother and sister-in-law Bruce (Jeri Scott) Pyeatt, and nephew Randal Lloyd Pyeatt.
His memorial service was at 11:00am, Wednesday, January 25th, 2023 at the Elks Lodge in Salmon, and he was laid to rest at the Salmon Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Salmon Volunteer Fire Department 111 S St Charles St, Salmon, ID 83467.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Jones & Casey Funeral Home and Crematory.
Mel was born October 3, 1943, in Salmon, Idaho, to Rex and Mary (Millick) Andrews on main street in a Victorian house built in 1894. During his birth, the doctor was called away to euthanize a dog that had been hit in the street. Later, the house was moved south of Salmon and became a bed and breakfast known as the Greyhouse Inn.
The family moved from the ranch in Pahsimeroi Valley to 17-Mile, and welcomed their second child Sandra, when Mel was 9 years old. He was so proud of her and rode his donkey to all the neighbors announcing her birth. He had several pets growing up including a magpie and a deer, and often rode his donkey to the Tendoy Store for orange soda. He spent his childhood hunting with his gun and slingshot, fishing, and riding horses. He told many stories about moving sheep from Montana before Clark Canyon Dam was a reservoir. When it was time to sheer them, his grandpa would throw him in a wool sack to stomp it down until it was full.
He attended Sandy Creek school through 6th grade and Salmon schools, thereafter, graduating in 1961. He loved fast cars, especially his blue 1957 Chrysler DeSoto with push button gears, and was a Dodge man the rest of his life. Mel played hard but worked harder, always making it home by dawn to work on the ranch, milking cows, mowing hay, etc. He didn't play sports, as there was no time for that "nonsense."
He attended ISU in Pocatello studying mechanics. While there, he met Martha Pyeatt at a party. Despite him not having any front teeth, a severe sunburn and no skin on his nose due to him riding a pedal bike off I hill that day, Martha fell in love with Mel's humor and personality. They were married August 30th, 1963, at the Episcopal church in Salmon and lived in Pocatello until Mel finished his education.
They welcomed their first daughter, Jennifer, in 1964 and shortly thereafter moved to McDevitt Creek where they joined Mel's father and grandfather running the ranch. Their second daughter, AmyLee, was born in 1966 and when she was two, the family moved to Caldwell where Mel was employed by Sears Automotive. Mel's help was needed back home, so the family returned to Lemhi County and resided at McDevitt Creek where their third, and final daughter Julie, was born in 1970.
In 1972, the Andrews' moved back to 17-mile where they stayed until 1992. The ranch ran cattle and grew alfalfa and grain. Mel and Martha finished raising their daughters there, creating lasting and meaningful memories. He was very involved in his children's lives, supporting their involvement in sports, cheerleading and dance. He served on the TV-Board and Leadore School Board for several years. His girls helped him on the ranch, changing sprinkler pipe, rolling flat bales on their motorcycles, greasing the zirks on the swather, and all sorts of other tasks to keep them busy. He taught them how to change a tire, shoot a gun and drive a stick shift. Mel may or may not have, shot his 357-pistol in the air to scare away randy boys visiting in the middle of the night. On the rare occasions the family stayed in a hotel, the girls insisted he arrive at the pool separate from them because of his embarrassing attire – swim trunks and cowboy boots.
Mel could work all day with a broken finger but had trouble walking on carpet in bare feet; he would eat anything – and we mean ANYTHING; had a wicked sense of humor, and an unstoppable work ethic. If something needed done, Mel did it with no procrastination or complaining. When things got tight, he went to Las Vegas and found work painting houses for several winters.
There were not many vacations for Mel and Martha – sometimes a weekend away for school board meetings or a quick trip to Missoula. When it was time for weddings, he offered cash upfront if they would elope-- all three rejected that offer. It was decided each daughter could have a dance reception at the Elks or a professional photographer, but not both. He was always trying to save a buck and ended up living very comfortably later in life because of his frugality. Despite his gruff demeanor about money, he was very generous and giving to his loved ones.
In 1992, Mel and Martha left the ranch at 17-Mile and moved to Salmon. Mel worked seasonally for the Forest Service marking timber, supplying wildland firefighters, and spending countless hours traveling and mapping wilderness areas that had yet to be recorded. He saw beautiful landscapes, amazing wildlife and absolutely loved this part of his job. He also worked for the Fish & Game for five summers checking fish screens. During this time Mel and Martha spent some winters snow-birding in Arizona and Nevada, traveled to Mexico with friends, and visited family around the country.
Mel thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his grandkids and great grandkids, teaching them things he learned along the way, leaving it up to them to decide if it was useful or b.s. Camping trips and traveling to their numerous sporting events through the years was always a priority. They each learned valuable life lessons they will pass on to their children.
In recent years, Mel slowed down but never stopped. He was faithful on his treadmill every night, tooled around the bar hill on his ATV and was driving his gold Jeep around town the day before he passed.
His family is his legacy, and we will miss his strong and steady force in our lives.
Mel is survived by his faithful and loving wife of 59 years, Martha Pyeatt Andrews; daughters Jennifer (Curt) Rosin, AmyLee Andrews, Julie (Dion) Longoria; sister Sandra Andrews Udy; grandchildren John (Mikalah Burley) Rosin, Cody Sikes, Dani (Jayson) Flores, Riley Sikes, Cole Longoria, Isaac Summers, Kinslee Sikes, Benjamin Summers, and Kortni Longoria; great-grandchildren Mya Rosin, Ozzy Rosin, Haisley Flores, Briella Longoria, Robert Sikes, and Zatelle Sikes; plus many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Ernest (Faye Poulson) Andrews, maternal grandparents William (Lillian Johnson) Millick, his parents Rex (Mary Millick) Andrews, father and mother-in-law Lloyd (Beatrice Butterfield) Pyeatt, son-in-law Jeff Summers, brother-in-law Tom Udy, brother and sister-in-law Bruce (Jeri Scott) Pyeatt, and nephew Randal Lloyd Pyeatt.
His memorial service was at 11:00am, Wednesday, January 25th, 2023 at the Elks Lodge in Salmon, and he was laid to rest at the Salmon Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Salmon Volunteer Fire Department 111 S St Charles St, Salmon, ID 83467.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Jones & Casey Funeral Home and Crematory.
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