Winifred Andrus

Winifred Rex Andrus
4/23/1918 – 10/19/2011
Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on October 19, 2011 at the age of 93 from causes incident to age. She was born on April 23, 1918 in Randolph, Utah, to Percy Harold and Bessie Morgan Rex, the third of six children. She graduated from South Rich High School and then completed nursing school in Salt Lake City. When her mother passed away suddenly, she moved home to assume responsibility for her three younger siblings.
She met Theron Roscoe Andrus through his sister, Ida, and they were married on November 22, 1941 in the Mesa, Arizona LDS temple. They moved to Marion, Utah where they raised eight children and ran a farm until his unexpected passing in 1972.
Mother was devoted to her family and her faith. Throughout her life she was a constant example of hard work, patience, self-discipline, kindness, and an unwavering faith in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. She was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served faithfully in many callings including Stake Relief Society President, Young Women’s President, and as a full-time missionary in Ventura, California in 1978-80.
Winnie was a skillful homemaker and she used her talents to bless others. Whether it was a cozy pair of pajamas, a beautifully hand-stitched quilt, a loaf of homemade bread, or a plate of her famous raisin cookies, she touched many through the generous giving of her time and skill.
Mother loved music and was known for her piano playing ability. She served as the Marion/Rhodes Valley Ward organist for more than 60 years and performed countless accompaniments starting at the age of 12 until she was 89.
She had a great love of nature, especially mountains, gardens, and her beloved flowers. She enjoyed sightseeing and traveled the country visiting her grown children and she was always there to help with newborn babies.
Winnie is survived by her children: Irene (Reinhard) Ruf of Peoa, UT; Ilene (Doug) Sappington of Columbia, MD; Marlene Garcia of Salt Lake City, UT; Marilyn (Lambert) Lewis of Marion, UT; Millard (Peggy) Andrus of Lehi, UT; Carol (Roger) Stephenson of Delta, UT; Eldon (Lisa) Andrus of Kingwood, TX; Janeen (Alan) Barney of Chandler, AZ; and Karen Allmendinger of Marion, UT. Also survived by Ione Andrus, a sister-in-law, 45 grandchildren, and 58 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband; parents; infant daughter Marene; son-in-law Celerino Garcia; grandson Jacob Barney; great-grandson J. Tanner Kesler; and all of her siblings: Harold Rex, Helen Rex Frazier, Measer Rex, Morgan Rex, and Flora Rex Lamborn.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 25 at 12:00 noon in the Kamas Utah Stake Center, address is:  3038 N St. Rd 32, Marion. There will be viewings at the stake center on Monday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 and Tuesday 10:30 – 11:45 prior to the services.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to Audrey Stembridge and Brittaney Atkinson for their loving and tender care.
Interment will follow the services in the Marion, Utah Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund.
Arrangements by Crandall Funeral Home in Kamas, Utah