Andrew E. McClure February 23, 1939 - August 6, 2014 Andrew E. McClure died Wednesday, August 6, 2014 in Red Bluff with his sister by his side.
Andrew, 75, a fifth generation resident of Tehama County, was born in Red Bluff on February 23, 1939. He was the son of Alice Schafer McClure and W.E. McClure.
Andy attended Red Bluff Union High School, Shasta College and California State University, Chico. After college he worked for the Tehama County Department of Education several years and then joined the Navy where he served aboard the carrier Midway. Upon completion of his two year military commitment, he returned to Red Bluff and went to work for the State of California as an electronics technician with his office based in Red Bluff. He retired from his career in 2000.
Andy was an outstanding and talented trumpet player. He joined the Tehama County Band while still in grammar school and was a member for many years. He also played in several popular north state dance bands, most notably Carl Coleman's band. Until recent years, he played taps for most of the military and peace officer funerals held locally. He was an avid classical music fan, especially Bach, and thoroughly enjoyed Bluegrass music.
Whenever he had the chance, he loved to travel and took many trips to Europe and Asia. He also traveled to 49 of the 50 states. Andy leaves behind many close friends, especially those he made as an amateur radio operator.
He is predeceased by his parents Alice and W.E. McClure and his sister Kathleen McClure Smario.
His is survived by his sister of Red Bluff, nephews of Chico and San Francisco and two great nephews, both of Chico.
Published in Daily News on Aug. 9, 2014
Andrew, 75, a fifth generation resident of Tehama County, was born in Red Bluff on February 23, 1939. He was the son of Alice Schafer McClure and W.E. McClure.
Andy attended Red Bluff Union High School, Shasta College and California State University, Chico. After college he worked for the Tehama County Department of Education several years and then joined the Navy where he served aboard the carrier Midway. Upon completion of his two year military commitment, he returned to Red Bluff and went to work for the State of California as an electronics technician with his office based in Red Bluff. He retired from his career in 2000.
Andy was an outstanding and talented trumpet player. He joined the Tehama County Band while still in grammar school and was a member for many years. He also played in several popular north state dance bands, most notably Carl Coleman's band. Until recent years, he played taps for most of the military and peace officer funerals held locally. He was an avid classical music fan, especially Bach, and thoroughly enjoyed Bluegrass music.
Whenever he had the chance, he loved to travel and took many trips to Europe and Asia. He also traveled to 49 of the 50 states. Andy leaves behind many close friends, especially those he made as an amateur radio operator.
He is predeceased by his parents Alice and W.E. McClure and his sister Kathleen McClure Smario.
His is survived by his sister of Red Bluff, nephews of Chico and San Francisco and two great nephews, both of Chico.
Published in Daily News on Aug. 9, 2014
Andrew E. McClure February 23, 1939 - August 6, 2014 Andrew E. McClure died Wednesday, August 6, 2014 in Red Bluff with his sister by his side.
Andrew, 75, a fifth generation resident of Tehama County, was born in Red Bluff on February 23, 1939. He was the son of Alice Schafer McClure and W.E. McClure.
Andy attended Red Bluff Union High School, Shasta College and California State University, Chico. After college he worked for the Tehama County Department of Education several years and then joined the Navy where he served aboard the carrier Midway. Upon completion of his two year military commitment, he returned to Red Bluff and went to work for the State of California as an electronics technician with his office based in Red Bluff. He retired from his career in 2000.
Andy was an outstanding and talented trumpet player. He joined the Tehama County Band while still in grammar school and was a member for many years. He also played in several popular north state dance bands, most notably Carl Coleman's band. Until recent years, he played taps for most of the military and peace officer funerals held locally. He was an avid classical music fan, especially Bach, and thoroughly enjoyed Bluegrass music.
Whenever he had the chance, he loved to travel and took many trips to Europe and Asia. He also traveled to 49 of the 50 states. Andy leaves behind many close friends, especially those he made as an amateur radio operator.
He is predeceased by his parents Alice and W.E. McClure and his sister Kathleen McClure Smario.
His is survived by his sister of Red Bluff, nephews of Chico and San Francisco and two great nephews, both of Chico.
Published in Daily News on Aug. 9, 2014
Andrew, 75, a fifth generation resident of Tehama County, was born in Red Bluff on February 23, 1939. He was the son of Alice Schafer McClure and W.E. McClure.
Andy attended Red Bluff Union High School, Shasta College and California State University, Chico. After college he worked for the Tehama County Department of Education several years and then joined the Navy where he served aboard the carrier Midway. Upon completion of his two year military commitment, he returned to Red Bluff and went to work for the State of California as an electronics technician with his office based in Red Bluff. He retired from his career in 2000.
Andy was an outstanding and talented trumpet player. He joined the Tehama County Band while still in grammar school and was a member for many years. He also played in several popular north state dance bands, most notably Carl Coleman's band. Until recent years, he played taps for most of the military and peace officer funerals held locally. He was an avid classical music fan, especially Bach, and thoroughly enjoyed Bluegrass music.
Whenever he had the chance, he loved to travel and took many trips to Europe and Asia. He also traveled to 49 of the 50 states. Andy leaves behind many close friends, especially those he made as an amateur radio operator.
He is predeceased by his parents Alice and W.E. McClure and his sister Kathleen McClure Smario.
His is survived by his sister of Red Bluff, nephews of Chico and San Francisco and two great nephews, both of Chico.
Published in Daily News on Aug. 9, 2014
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