Dorothy F. Andrews
February 14, 1919 ~ December 23, 2013
Age 94 of Chisago City, formerly of White Bear Lake. Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, passed peacefully on Dec 23rd. Preceded in death by husband, Merle E.; son, Bob his wife Roberta; grandson, Andrew; sister, LaVerna; brother, Jim. Survived by son, James (Barbro); daughter, Nancy (Walter) Malmstrom; grandchildren, Jay (Stephanie), Elizabeth (David), Marc (Katherine), Rebecca, Sarah, Walter III (Julie), Emily; great grandchildren, Megan, Robert, Nicholas, Matthew, Michael, Dorothy, Max, James, William; sister, Carol (Gaylen) Jackson; many loving nieces nephews. Dorothy was delivered by Dr. Valentine in Tracy, MN on Valentines Day, 1919. She grew up in Waterbury, NE, riding to school on her beloved pony Florie. She met Merle at 18 and they married soon after. She loved gardening, (especially roses), travel, church activities, and listening to Merle sing. They were married for just over 50 years. After he passed away, she earned her drivers license at age 70. She loved to attend the sporting events, concerts, and graduations of her grandchildren and great-grand children. Dorothy lived at Ecumen Parmly LifePointes senior residence. She resided in the loving community at Parmly, created by the residents, staff, caregivers and nurses for nearly seven years. She enjoyed multiple activities including bingo, costume contests, and church, and especially the spiritual guidance of Pastor Ron Gerl. Her last months were enriched by the personal and dedicated care given by the staff of the St. Croix Hospice, preparing her to move from her earthly life to the Heavenly one she is experiencing now. Funeral service 10AM Saturday December 28th at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 SW Centennial Dr., Forest Lake, with a visitation one hour prior. Interment, Memorial Park Cemetery, Sioux City, IA. Memorial preferred to Chaplaincy of Ecumen, Parmly LifePointes.
My sincere condolences to you and your family. Revelation 21:4 make this promise, it says: ” And he (God) will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more, neither will morning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” What a beautiful promise, we all look forward, from our loving Creator, (Jehovah God, Psalm 83:18). May the God of peace be with you and your family.
Sincerely Yours,
Brandy Molina
I have many fond memories of visiting Dorothy in Minnesota over the years. It was always so much fun hearing about her rose competitions and her love for gardening. I cherish the American Rose Annuals that she gave to me years ago. Dorothy and the entire family will remain in my prayers. I’m grateful for the years I got to be a part of her life and I will miss her!
Nancy and Wally had so many fun parties at their homes on Fir Street and later in Hugo, and Mrs. Andrews was often included. She reminded me of my own Nebraska relatives; there’s just something about that generation that was so memorable. I was born in Falls City, in the SE corner of the state and she was from the NE corner. We joked that eastern Nebraska produced some pretty solid people. I enjoyed visiting with her and missed her in the later years. She raised a wonderful family and I’m so glad the younger generation got to know her well.