Merlyn Joy Andrews, of Grand Island, Nebraska, departed this life and entered The Eternal Home on. January 2, 2010, surrounded by family at her home in Grand Island, Nebraska. Merlyn was 84 years of age having been born on November 8, 1925, to Robert E. and Edith M. Anderson in Meriden, Kansas.
The first 12 years of her life were spent in Meriden, Kan., where her father was the postmaster. The family then moved to Topeka, Kansas, where the family owned a restaurant and gasoline station. Highlights of her school years included playing guard on her basketball team, performing in school plays and choirs, and high school cheerleading. Following graduation from Seaman (Kansas) Rural High School in 1943, she attended Stricklers Business College in Topeka, Kansas. She worked as a comptometer operator for the Sante Fe Railroad for three years. During that time she performed with the "Three J's," a trio that entertained World War II veterans at hospitals, officer clubs and at the Jay Hawk Theater and local radio stations.
She was united in marriage to Howard D. Andrews, August 30, 1946, at Seaman Community Church in Topeka, Kansas. The couple made their home in Topeka, Kansas before moving to Manhattan, Kansas, where Howard attended Kansas State University. They moved to Nebraska, living in McCook for 25 years and Grand Island for 35 years where Howard was employed by the U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Reclamation as a soil scientist and economist. Merlyn worked as a grade school secretary and church secretary.
Raising four children brought forth many of Merlyn's talents. She was active in the Girl Scouts of America, serving as leader in the Brownie and Girl Scout troops for her daughters. She served as a Cub Scout leader for her sons. She was proud of the high achievements of her children. She was an active member of the Methodist Church in McCook, Nebraska and Grand Island, Nebraska serving as a leader in the women's circle, church choir. She served as Worthy Matron of Roberta Chapter of the Eastern Star at Indianola, Nebraska. She served as President of the Past Worthy Matron's of Grand Island, Nebraska. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Merlyn was an avid bridge player and "13." In 1980 she began her acting career in the GILT production of "My Fair Lady." She later performed in many plays for the Picadilly Dinner Theater. She was a model for the Grand Island Trend Board at the Conestoga Mall in Grand Island, Nebraska. She took up violin at the age of 60, playing with a string quartet at nursing homes and clubs in Grand Island, Nebraska. In 1988, she and Howard began bicycling and completed the BRAN twice and rode their bikes through Scotland and England. She was a huge avid Husker football, volleyball and woman's basketball fan.
Merlyn was the inspiration and cheerleader for her family and many friends. She was our "joy" and we were blessed to have her as our Mother
Merlyn was welcomed into The Heavenly Home by: her parents, Robert and Edith Anderson; sisters, Thelma and Chloe and her loving husband, Howard D. Andrews.
Merlyn is survived by: son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Steven and Sue Andrews of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Lanny Thomsen of Grand Island, Nebraska; son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Peg Andrews of McCook, Nebraska; daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Mike McKee of Parkville, Missouri; her beloved dog "Sugar" and a host of friends and relatives.
The first 12 years of her life were spent in Meriden, Kan., where her father was the postmaster. The family then moved to Topeka, Kansas, where the family owned a restaurant and gasoline station. Highlights of her school years included playing guard on her basketball team, performing in school plays and choirs, and high school cheerleading. Following graduation from Seaman (Kansas) Rural High School in 1943, she attended Stricklers Business College in Topeka, Kansas. She worked as a comptometer operator for the Sante Fe Railroad for three years. During that time she performed with the "Three J's," a trio that entertained World War II veterans at hospitals, officer clubs and at the Jay Hawk Theater and local radio stations.
She was united in marriage to Howard D. Andrews, August 30, 1946, at Seaman Community Church in Topeka, Kansas. The couple made their home in Topeka, Kansas before moving to Manhattan, Kansas, where Howard attended Kansas State University. They moved to Nebraska, living in McCook for 25 years and Grand Island for 35 years where Howard was employed by the U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Reclamation as a soil scientist and economist. Merlyn worked as a grade school secretary and church secretary.
Raising four children brought forth many of Merlyn's talents. She was active in the Girl Scouts of America, serving as leader in the Brownie and Girl Scout troops for her daughters. She served as a Cub Scout leader for her sons. She was proud of the high achievements of her children. She was an active member of the Methodist Church in McCook, Nebraska and Grand Island, Nebraska serving as a leader in the women's circle, church choir. She served as Worthy Matron of Roberta Chapter of the Eastern Star at Indianola, Nebraska. She served as President of the Past Worthy Matron's of Grand Island, Nebraska. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Merlyn was an avid bridge player and "13." In 1980 she began her acting career in the GILT production of "My Fair Lady." She later performed in many plays for the Picadilly Dinner Theater. She was a model for the Grand Island Trend Board at the Conestoga Mall in Grand Island, Nebraska. She took up violin at the age of 60, playing with a string quartet at nursing homes and clubs in Grand Island, Nebraska. In 1988, she and Howard began bicycling and completed the BRAN twice and rode their bikes through Scotland and England. She was a huge avid Husker football, volleyball and woman's basketball fan.
Merlyn was the inspiration and cheerleader for her family and many friends. She was our "joy" and we were blessed to have her as our Mother
Merlyn was welcomed into The Heavenly Home by: her parents, Robert and Edith Anderson; sisters, Thelma and Chloe and her loving husband, Howard D. Andrews.
Merlyn is survived by: son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Steven and Sue Andrews of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Lanny Thomsen of Grand Island, Nebraska; son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Peg Andrews of McCook, Nebraska; daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Mike McKee of Parkville, Missouri; her beloved dog "Sugar" and a host of friends and relatives.
Merlyn Joy Andrews, of Grand Island, Nebraska, departed this life and entered The Eternal Home on. January 2, 2010, surrounded by family at her home in Grand Island, Nebraska. Merlyn was 84 years of age having been born on November 8, 1925, to Robert E. and Edith M. Anderson in Meriden, Kansas.
The first 12 years of her life were spent in Meriden, Kan., where her father was the postmaster. The family then moved to Topeka, Kansas, where the family owned a restaurant and gasoline station. Highlights of her school years included playing guard on her basketball team, performing in school plays and choirs, and high school cheerleading. Following graduation from Seaman (Kansas) Rural High School in 1943, she attended Stricklers Business College in Topeka, Kansas. She worked as a comptometer operator for the Sante Fe Railroad for three years. During that time she performed with the "Three J's," a trio that entertained World War II veterans at hospitals, officer clubs and at the Jay Hawk Theater and local radio stations.
She was united in marriage to Howard D. Andrews, August 30, 1946, at Seaman Community Church in Topeka, Kansas. The couple made their home in Topeka, Kansas before moving to Manhattan, Kansas, where Howard attended Kansas State University. They moved to Nebraska, living in McCook for 25 years and Grand Island for 35 years where Howard was employed by the U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Reclamation as a soil scientist and economist. Merlyn worked as a grade school secretary and church secretary.
Raising four children brought forth many of Merlyn's talents. She was active in the Girl Scouts of America, serving as leader in the Brownie and Girl Scout troops for her daughters. She served as a Cub Scout leader for her sons. She was proud of the high achievements of her children. She was an active member of the Methodist Church in McCook, Nebraska and Grand Island, Nebraska serving as a leader in the women's circle, church choir. She served as Worthy Matron of Roberta Chapter of the Eastern Star at Indianola, Nebraska. She served as President of the Past Worthy Matron's of Grand Island, Nebraska. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Merlyn was an avid bridge player and "13." In 1980 she began her acting career in the GILT production of "My Fair Lady." She later performed in many plays for the Picadilly Dinner Theater. She was a model for the Grand Island Trend Board at the Conestoga Mall in Grand Island, Nebraska. She took up violin at the age of 60, playing with a string quartet at nursing homes and clubs in Grand Island, Nebraska. In 1988, she and Howard began bicycling and completed the BRAN twice and rode their bikes through Scotland and England. She was a huge avid Husker football, volleyball and woman's basketball fan.
Merlyn was the inspiration and cheerleader for her family and many friends. She was our "joy" and we were blessed to have her as our Mother
Merlyn was welcomed into The Heavenly Home by: her parents, Robert and Edith Anderson; sisters, Thelma and Chloe and her loving husband, Howard D. Andrews.
Merlyn is survived by: son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Steven and Sue Andrews of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Lanny Thomsen of Grand Island, Nebraska; son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Peg Andrews of McCook, Nebraska; daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Mike McKee of Parkville, Missouri; her beloved dog "Sugar" and a host of friends and relatives.
The first 12 years of her life were spent in Meriden, Kan., where her father was the postmaster. The family then moved to Topeka, Kansas, where the family owned a restaurant and gasoline station. Highlights of her school years included playing guard on her basketball team, performing in school plays and choirs, and high school cheerleading. Following graduation from Seaman (Kansas) Rural High School in 1943, she attended Stricklers Business College in Topeka, Kansas. She worked as a comptometer operator for the Sante Fe Railroad for three years. During that time she performed with the "Three J's," a trio that entertained World War II veterans at hospitals, officer clubs and at the Jay Hawk Theater and local radio stations.
She was united in marriage to Howard D. Andrews, August 30, 1946, at Seaman Community Church in Topeka, Kansas. The couple made their home in Topeka, Kansas before moving to Manhattan, Kansas, where Howard attended Kansas State University. They moved to Nebraska, living in McCook for 25 years and Grand Island for 35 years where Howard was employed by the U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Reclamation as a soil scientist and economist. Merlyn worked as a grade school secretary and church secretary.
Raising four children brought forth many of Merlyn's talents. She was active in the Girl Scouts of America, serving as leader in the Brownie and Girl Scout troops for her daughters. She served as a Cub Scout leader for her sons. She was proud of the high achievements of her children. She was an active member of the Methodist Church in McCook, Nebraska and Grand Island, Nebraska serving as a leader in the women's circle, church choir. She served as Worthy Matron of Roberta Chapter of the Eastern Star at Indianola, Nebraska. She served as President of the Past Worthy Matron's of Grand Island, Nebraska. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Merlyn was an avid bridge player and "13." In 1980 she began her acting career in the GILT production of "My Fair Lady." She later performed in many plays for the Picadilly Dinner Theater. She was a model for the Grand Island Trend Board at the Conestoga Mall in Grand Island, Nebraska. She took up violin at the age of 60, playing with a string quartet at nursing homes and clubs in Grand Island, Nebraska. In 1988, she and Howard began bicycling and completed the BRAN twice and rode their bikes through Scotland and England. She was a huge avid Husker football, volleyball and woman's basketball fan.
Merlyn was the inspiration and cheerleader for her family and many friends. She was our "joy" and we were blessed to have her as our Mother
Merlyn was welcomed into The Heavenly Home by: her parents, Robert and Edith Anderson; sisters, Thelma and Chloe and her loving husband, Howard D. Andrews.
Merlyn is survived by: son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Steven and Sue Andrews of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Lanny Thomsen of Grand Island, Nebraska; son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Peg Andrews of McCook, Nebraska; daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Mike McKee of Parkville, Missouri; her beloved dog "Sugar" and a host of friends and relatives.
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