Dear Shirley,

Please know how sorry we are for the loss of John. He was always so kind to us, and a dear friend to Bob.  I can hear him now pulling up in the driveway and reving his engine for Bob to hurry up.  John was always there for him, through thick and thin. I, and my boys will always remember him for that, and you for being truly a wonderfully kind person as well.  

Our love,

The Pierce Family

I've known the Andrews for over 32 years and remember John always working on cool hot rods. The Andrews have always had "cool" cars that as a kid I can remember drooling over. I am sure God needed an excellent mechanic upstairs and decided it was time for him to go. He will be missed deeply by all who knew him. 
Godspeed Mr. Andrews.

John was a Man's Man and was my friend for 25 + years @ The City of L.A.'s No. Ho. Truck Shop where we both worked .

He was a tireless worker and always taught me a new thing daily plus telling me he life growing up in Chicago , Ill. 

His love for Shirley never wavered in all the years I knew him .

John , I'll miss you forevermore .

-Nate

Dear Shirley, I'm sorry for your loss.  Know that we are all family over there now at W O W and feel the loss of John.

It's enviable to see a happy and pleasant couple together in marriage after a lengthy time such as you two,  enjoying each other.

God Bless you and your family Shirley .   Be well,    Skip Madsen

Shirley, I am so sorry for John's passing. Nothing I could say can ease the pain, but I hope you find comfort in all the memories and those wonderful trips you two took together. In my short time in California, you both made me feel like I had two great friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Johnny, and Lady. With love, Angela

Shirley and John,  though we came from the same neighborhood, which made us buddies even though we didn't really know you both well, we got to know you much later life through that connection.  The neighborhood bond is a close one and we are sorry we only got together much later in life.  You are both good people and  Shirley, we are sure you have the most wonderful memories of a wonderful life.  John is with God now and He will be taking care of him now.  Trust in the Lord.

Shirley, Johnny and Lady,

I am deeply sorry for you loss. It is never easy to say goodbye and he will be treasured in your memories and thoughts.  I am sure he is looking over you and wondering what all the fuss is about. He lives because of your love for him.

You are in out thoughts and prayers.

John and Matt Davis

Dear Shirley and Family,
We were so sad to hear about John's passing.  We loved running into John and Lady on our walks with our pooches -- he always made us smile and we really enjoyed talking to him.  His memory will continue to bring smiles to our faces. With love Marsha, Jeff, Max and Stokley

Shirley,

God has called John into his service. It is never easy to say good bye but now we celebrate his life and all of the great memories that you have had over the past 55 years you were together.  Remember all the moments he was there for you, the smiles, the challenges and the love you both shared.  You have loads of memories to fill your heart.  We celebrate John's life and he will be there for you always.  God bless you and your family.  We are here for you.

John Davis

John would always greet me with his warm smile and a good hand shake with his cold hands.  He would often talk about the cold weather in Chicago then make kind remarks about my Norwegian heritage. I will certainly miss cold hands.  sincerely, Roy Emberland

Dear Shirley, so very sorry to hear about John's passing.  We will miss him very much.  We always enjoyed John's company whenever we were together at family gatherings.  God has him now but he will always be remembered.  Love, Butch and Alice

Chicago to L.A., flatheads to diesels, Fords to Caddies, and even a boat. You had a great run! You will be sorely missed; we treasure the special times we shared.
Dick and Bonnie

Dear Shirley, I can't express how sorry I am that John has passed away.We have know each other for a very long time....I stood up to your wedding in 1958 a few weeks after I got married....So glad we have kept in touch over the years and know that I am thinking of you and John in my prayers....

It's hard to express in words my thoughts regarding John's passing. What wonderful times we all shared in Chicago during our school years. John was always so laid back and had such a great smile. And he and the other guys always fixing up the "hot rods".  May he rest in peace.

Arlene (Goerner) Olson, Highland, Indiana

All of us at Wings over Wendy's, are sadend .  John was a valued member and friend.  He will be missed.
Saddened Neil Baliber

Shirley, sorry to hear of John's passing. I'll always remember his stories. Every time we visit Cambria, San Simeon, and the Manta Ray Cafe, we'll think of both of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Bob & Irma Day

Shirley, I'm soooo very sorry for John's passing. You and he had a long, happy and  extraordinary life together which is nowadays rare. Take comfort in that. Even though I haven't seen you and John in a while, I enjoyed receiving your Xmas letters telling of the year's events. I remember John having a wonderful smile and always being fun loving. I think of you often. I will remember John fondly. Joan Therieau, Ventura, CA

Dear Shirley, John was always a great friend to Mike and taught him a lot over the years.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  With love,
Leslie and Mike Ryan

John, You were such a huge part of your family and their lives and I am sorry for their loss but I'm delighted to know that you are now cruising with no pain and are looking down on them with love.

John,Even though we haven't seen each other for several years we have always been good friends dating back to the hot rod days.Richards drive in. calumet expressway.I remember the small shop you had . I don't know if it was on 159th or 147th.but I remember you doing a brake job on my car. Mary Kay  and I always looked for your Xmas card which Shirley wrote letting us know about your lives during the year.Even though we didn't see or talk during the year we kept up on you.We will miss you good friend and I'm sure we will meet again.                   George and Mary Kay Mitchell  Oak Forest, I'll. Original owners of Mitchell's Candies and Ice Cream

Dear Shirley,
You always spoke of John with such love, he must have been a great guy!  Take comfort in knowing you always did all you could to make his a life well lived.
Be well, 
Fondly, Char & Mick

I have always had very fond memories of Uncle John.  May he rest in peace.

We always remember the good times at Sims Motor in Riverdale, Illinois. There are stories us guys will carry with us forever. Rest in Peace, Your Friends, Betty & Howard Boone, Orland Park, IL

John thank you for all the wonderful times we had working on classic Fords in your backyard.  Those memories are priceless and they will never be forgotten.  Until we meet again in Heaven you will be dearly missed my friend. God bless you.

John . I am sure you are working on all the vehicles in heaven now . Give Victoria my love when you meet her in heaven .
 May you rest in peace

Though I wasn't fortunate enough to know John, I know his wife well, and by Shirley's words and actions know John must have been a very special man.  My deepest sympathies to the family at this sad time.  My thoughts are with you all.  Love, Linda

We will all miss my Uncle John very much.  Aunt Shriley, I hope you and John can take some comfort in all your fond memories of him and know that he is at peace.  May his memory be eternal.

I was blessed to meet you so many years ago when I was in California. I loved to hear the stories of the good ole days when you guys lived in Chicago. I also liked hearing stories of your high school days with my mom..I am happy that I got to meet you and now you are in Heaven with all your loved ones. God Bless and someday we will meet again.. Carol Saxinger      Aurora, Colorado

John was one of the sweetest, kindest men I have had
the pleasure to know.  You leave us with wonderful 
memories ~~ rest in peace, dear John ~~ from Janey.

I still can't believe it.  What a vital man he was!  You and Shirley made the best couple I've known.  We'll all do our best to be there for Shirl, as I know you would want us to be.  God Bless you both!  Love, Norma

John, Tom and I went to celebrate your life with some blues music from John Marx on 7/03  We told him of your passing, and he dedicated a song to you and announced to the audience that a good friend had "graduated" today. We hold you dear to us and we'll help take care of Shirley until you two meet again. We send you our love. Rest in peace dear buddy, Fritzi&Tom Liston

John, it was such a pleasure knowing you over the last seven years. I loved you like a dad and I am going to miss you so very much. Love Karen. xo

John- Rest in Peace. May God bless you and Shirley and all of your family. It was great knowing you and we will miss you very much.

John
It will never be the same. Our old neighborhood and Ford memories and the time spent in high school together. Rest in peace

Stew Gordon

Shirley, you have done so much for all of us at Wings Over Wendy's, He couldn't have been in better hands...Jordan

Rest in peace, Pops. I treasure the memories of your Ford stories. Picturing you chuckling away with the angels. With love,

John, We enjoyed meeting you and Shirley at Cambria, Ventura, and here in the Valley.  It was great working with you for the last 12 years.  You are one of the good guys and we will miss you.

Cousin John, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Memories of you will all be treasured for ever, glad we got to see you at the reunion's we had at aunt Florance's and uncle Ed's we all had a great time, now your having a reunion in heaven knowing you are there with Mark, Mom, Dad, and the rest of the family is a big blessing, our prayer go to you Shirley and Johnny, With Love Lisa and Danita & Family

John, I'm so glad I was able to meet you, if only briefly, before your passing. Johnny, Shirley and Karen spoke about you with such love. I'm glad you're in a better place but you will be greatly missed. Love Lee

Love you Pop, we'll go Crusing again someday in Heaven........

Your Son, 
Johnny

Uncle John,
 You will alway be in my heart and the memories I will treasure forever. Tell mom and dad I miss them...

Hi Honey,  I miss you so very much but you are with me in my heart and  will always be a part of me.    We had a wonderful life together and I would not trade it for anything in this world. Rest In Peace My Love.  Your loving wife of  55 years +.

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John G. Andrews

October 16, 1936 – July 3, 2013

Gates, Kingsley & Gates Praiswater Mortuary

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