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Richard Andrews Obituary

Arch Andrews passed peacefully on January 30 at his home with family by his side. Arch was born on February 6, 1928 in Minneapolis, Minn. He served in the US Marine Corp before beginning a career in TV and radio. He served as chief announcer of several radio stations in No. Dakota, Iowa and Colorado. He is best known in the Denver community as "the voice" of The Division of Wildlife where he worked as the Chief of Public Affairs. For nearly 17 years he was seen on Channel 9 with his program "Wildlife Reports," possibly the longest-running local TV series.He is survived by his loving wife Bev Andrews of Littleton, 2 sons Jeffrey and Charles "Buck", 2 daughters Janette and Patricia and 4 stepchildren - Pamela, Tim, John & Jodie. Together, Arch and Bev have 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. A reception to celebrate his life is scheduled for Saturday, February 6 (his 88th birthday) at Riverwalk Clubhouse, 2751 W. Riverwalk Cir, Littleton, CO 80123 from 4pm-8pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The International Order of Rocky Mountain Goats.

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Published by Denver Post on Feb. 1, 2016.

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January 25, 2017

I am sorry for your loss. May prayer comfort you.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray constantly."

Peter Kottyh

February 3, 2016

I will miss Arch. For a number of years he was my golfing partner on Tuesday mornings at Littleton Golf Course. We were part of a group called the Riverwalk Men's Golf Group, and Arch always rode with me. We shared many interesting stories about our boyhood days and our Catholic school educations. He had a great sense of humor and will be missed by all his neighbors.

Mary Kay and I usually sat with Arch and Bev at many of Riverwalk's community parties, and we always had a great time.

Mary K. Korth

February 3, 2016

Dear Bev and Family,
It is with sadness that we were told of Arch's passing. He was Pete's golfing buddy where the two of them enjoyed many good times together. They both loved being out and enjoying nature and, true to form, Arch was a real character on and off the course.
He was a great neighbor too and will be missed by both Peter and me. May God bless you and your family and help you through your grief. We send our love and prayers,
Mary Kay & Peter Korth

Fon Mitchell

February 1, 2016

I was a reporter at Channel 9 for many of the years Arch was there. His friendly and commanding voice was always welcome anywhere in the station. He helped me many times, giving information about who to contact or what to do for stories about our great outdoors.
Fishermen always appreciated his expert knowledge when he told where the best spots were on any given weekend. Remember hearing him tell about kokanee salmon in the Blue River Reservoir? But it wasn't necessary to be an outdoorsman to enjoy his reports every week. There was always something to learn from what he had to say.
Arch was one for the ages, a good person and a great broadcaster. Those of us with the Broadcast Pioneers especially appreciate the fact he helped found the organization. He will be missed.
My sincere condolences to his many family members.

Ron Mitchell

February 1, 2016

"And that's our report for tonight!" Arch's tag line.

Steve Conklin

February 1, 2016

On behalf of the Broadcast Pioneers of Colorado, our condolences to the Andrews family. Arch was a pioneering broadcaster and a good man. We will miss Arch, and are thankful to have known him.

February 1, 2016

My sincerest condolences to the family. Phi.4:13

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