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Thomas (Bud) Andrews

Posted 2008-03-15 by Judy Wight Branson
Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona
Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Thomas (Bud) Andrews died peacefully on Saturday, March 8, 2008, at his home in Dewey, Ariz. He is survived by his wife Candy and children Tony Andrews, Audrey Andrews, Angela Watson and Rene Brumfield of Arizona, as well as Jenny Iguchi and Richard Montoya Andrews of Pagosa Springs, Colo. He leaves a legacy of 12 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

Bud was in the Navy and was wounded in the Korean War. He moved to Lake Havasu in 1963 and was involved in the early construction of the town as a concrete contractor. He worked on the bridge and village, as well as the first grade school, motel and hospital. Bud worked with many of the original general contractors to construct housing throughout the area. He also served as a Mohave County Sheriff deputy and on the Search and Rescue Squad.

Bud moved to Pagosa Springs, Colo., in 1983. He owned a redi-mix plant, a tow service and garage and a coffee shop before working for the Town of Pagosa.

In 1993, he returned to Arizona to assist his son Tony in the contracting business. After moving to the Prescott Valley area, he served as foreman for Ideal Construction on such projects as the classrooms and auditorium for Franklin Phonetic School.

Bud is best remembered for his hunting and fishing exploits. His office was a table at the coffee shop.

A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Friday, March 14, 2008, in the Franklin School auditorium.

Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home assisted the family with final arrangements.

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