Richard Andrews

RichardDick Andrews of Coffeyville, Kansas passed away June 1, 2012 at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma following heart surgery. Mr. Andrews was born in Coffeyville, Kansas to Wilson and Myrtle Todd Andrews. He attended Coffeyville schools through Coffeyville Community College. He served in the United States Army for two years during 19511953. He spent over a year on the front lines in the Korean War. Upon his return, he finished his education at Pittsburg State University earning his Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Education. Mr. Andrews began his career in education as a teacher and coach in West Mineral, Kansas. Then he taught Physical Education at Roosevelt Jr. High School, before becoming an administrator at Roosevelt and Field Kindley. He retired as Assistant Principal at Field Kindley in 1993. In 1955, he married Leila Sue Beam, his wife of 56 years. They had two sons and a daughter. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Coffeyville since 1955. He was a friend to many and a stranger to none. He will long be remembered for his friendliness and kind heart, and he will be sorely missed. Surviving to honor his memory is his wife, Sue of the home sons, Stan Andrews and wife, Janet of Denver, Colorado, Ron Andrews and wife, Gretchen of Weir, Kansas daughter, Linda Seabaugh and husband, Jeff of Prairie Village, Kansas five grandchildren, Jed Andrews and wife, Andrea, Arielle Andrews, Alex Andrews, Leila Seabaugh, Olivia Seabaugh and a greatgrandson, Zaeden Hughes. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Coffeyville, Kansas. Reverend Darrell Geist will officiate. Friends may call on Monday, June 4, 2012 from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at PenwellGabel FordWulfBruns Chapel to sign the guest register. Family will greet friends Monday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The family suggests memorial contributions can be made to the donors charity of choice these may be left with the funeral home.