Shirley Ann Andrews (Buffalo)'s Obituary
Shirley Ann Andrews, nee Taylor was born in Bakersfield CA, September 10, 1941 to Fred Riley
and Alice Taylor. She joined siblings Dora, Russ and Ray, with younger brother Chuck arriving
soon after.
While attending Mt. Diablo High School in Concord, CA, Shirley met the love of her life, Don
Andrews, through mutual friends from church and they were married April 4th, 1959.
As an enterprising young mother of three, son Mike and daughters Donna and Debbie, Shirley
sold Home Interiors décor and operated an in-home day care before transitioning to
bookkeeper for the wholesale plumbing supply business managed by Don in Sonora, CA. In
1976 they relocated their family to Coeur d Alene, Idaho to open their own plumbing and
waterworks wholesale business, Plumb-Co Supply, where she was the bookkeeper and credit
manager.
After the sale of Plumb-Co Supply to son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Meg, Shirley again ran
a home day care for many years, staying in contact with many of the families throughout her
life.
Shirley was a gifted artist in paint and ceramic mediums whose hobbies including crafting doll
house miniatures and collecting antique dishware. In the early 2000’s a growing interest in
genealogy led her to become a proficient historic researcher and eventually to relocate to
Southwestern Missouri to more thoroughly explore her family roots.
Shirley was a Christian who accepted Jesus Christ at an early age and whose strong faith carried
her throughout her life and especially sustained her through her brain cancer journey.
On January 10, 2024 we bid a sad goodbye to Shirley but take comfort in knowing we will one
day see her again.
Shirley leaves behind her loving husband, Don, son Mike (Meg), daughter Donna Carrico (Paul),
and daughter Debbie Petzak (Ronnie) as well as numerous Grand and Great Grandchildren.
We want to extend our thanks and gratitude to Compassus Hospice, especially Emily, Jennifer,
Jeff, and Jamie for the wonderful care and guidance they gave Shirley during her last month.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cantlon-Otterness & Viets Funeral Home, Buffalo.
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