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Obituary for ANDREWS


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday October 04, 2007

Helen C. Andrews, 83, died September 28, 2007 in Albuquerque. She is survived by her children, Betty Grochowski and husband, Frank, Carol Gilmore and husband, Marty, William Andrews and wife, Julie, Robert Andrews and wife, Terri; 14 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; her sister, Nell Hill and many other family and friends. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Warren; her daughter, Mary; and her parents, Coleman B. and Chloe Pippin and six siblings. Helen was active at Acantilado Vista Retirement Community, enjoyed painting, crafting, preserving fruit jam, and was an excellent seamstress and bookkeeper. She was a loving wife of 42 years, devoted mom, grandmother, great-grandmother and best friend. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, Wednesday, October 3, 2007, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Services will be held Thursday, October 4, 2007, 9:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, with burial to follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Richard Grochowski, Ryan Gilmore, Matthew Andrews, Lauren Gilmore, Warren Andrews and Karen Andrews. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association, 7001 Menaul, NE Suite A-1, Albuquerque, NM 87110. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com


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