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Brock Andrus Obituary
Brock Andrus of Knoxville, TN formerly of Salt Lake City, UT passed away Friday, November 2, 2012 surrounded by family.
Brock was the youngest of the six children of Marlin W. Andrus and Joan Uhl Pierce. He had a great love of sailing on the Great Salt Lake. Brock was the Logistics Coordinator at Highway Contractors in Salt Lake City and was a Business Major at Pellissippi State Community College.
He was preceded in death by his father, Marlin W. Andrus; brother, Brett Andrus and step-father, Dr. Charles N. Uhl. Brock is survived by his loving mother, Dr. Joan Uhl Pierce; children, Joshua Andrus and Lexi Andrus Staley (Chris), and their mother, Sherry Andrus of Mesa, AZ; siblings, Shauna Andrus (Ray Buchman), Marlin Andrus (Vera), Graydon Andrus (companion, Dr. Suji Lee), Kim Andrus Soper and Shane Andrus (Randi); grandchildren, Shawn and Wyatt Andrus; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 6 p.m. in the Founders Room at the Zions Bank Building, One South Main, 18th Floor, Salt Lake City on Friday, November 9, 2012.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to The Nature Conservancy's Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve, will reflect Brock's love of sailing. As an avid sailor he had a rare appreciation for the unusual ecology of the area.
http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/utah/placesweprotect/the-great-salt-lake-shorelands-preserve.xml
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Brock Andrus
Sponsored by Joan Uhl Pierce, Brock's loving Mother who will remember his sweet and caring love....always. .
November 19, 2012
"To reach a port, we must sail-Sail not tie at anchor-Sail not drift"...You were a great teacher and dear friend. You will always be with me in my fond memories. To all your family, celebrate his life for he was truly one af a kind and we were very blessed that he was a part of our lives.3 bells...143
-Cherie Hendriks
Michele Andrus
November 9, 2012
Brock, rest in peace! As I think of your gentle spirit joyfully reunited with a loving father and brother you didn't get the chance to know during your mortal journey, my sympathy goes out to family and friends who are left behind to grieve your loss.
Burial at sea
Rock Simpson
November 9, 2012
It was an honor getting to know Brock over the last 12 years out at the Great Salt Lake. We always looked forward to his return in the summer.
This year however was different, Brock was sick, we could see it, but he just played it down, telling use the Doctors were telling him he just needed to change is diet. I tried to help put is boat away the day before he returned to Tennessee it totally wore him out, and i knew he wall sicker than he was letting on. Afterwords we reminisced about our days up at Antelope Island Marina and the cruises we'd done together. I kind of knew it was the last time i might see him, and I'm so thankful for that time i was able to spend with him.
So long old friend, may you always have a fresh breeze and following seas.
Rock
November 9, 2012
Fun memories of Brock will always be with us! It was always nice to walk down K Dock and see him there! -Fellow Sailors Steph and Dave Collinsworth
Dave Shearer
November 9, 2012
"The Sea howled, as if it'd had the voice of those ancient reefs animated by pagan mythology" Jules Verne, from The Children of Captain Grant.
Brock and I were Jr. High, High School and long time sailing friends. He is now sailing on another sea and on another journey.
Sandy Hodges
November 9, 2012
Dear Joan and Family, I worked with Brock at Highway Contractors, I am sorry to hear of his passing, Brock was such a hard worker, and he loved you and his whole family with all his heart. He will be sorely missed,and remembered with Love by all who knew him. God Bless All Of You, at this most devastating time, With Love
Kelly Andrus Radinsky
November 9, 2012
Dear Shane and entire, wonderful Andrus family,
I was shocked tonight, to hear of Brock's passing. Brock was my best friend, growing up (and later, my brother-in-law). He was truly one of the most gentle and sweet friends I've ever had. I'm so deeply saddened by this and my heart and love go out to all of you.
Jim Beam Hayes
November 8, 2012
Brock and I were naughty boys together in Salt Lake City. He was the quietest (and least naughty) of the brothers and just a sweet guy. I'm sorry he's gone.
November 8, 2012
I am very sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you during your time of grief. A comforting thought is God is near to those who call out to him and he saves those who cry for help. Psalm 145:18,19
Steve Black
November 7, 2012
Marlin,, sorry for this loss, for you and the whole family
Brooke Bennion
November 7, 2012
I was saddened to learn of Brock's passing. He was a good man. My heart felt condolences go out to Josh, Lexi and their families and Brock's extended family at Highway Contractors.
Teri Kinser
November 7, 2012
I am truly sorry for the loss of Brock.
He had such a zest for life and will be deeply missed. My condolences to Lexi, Josh and the entire family
November 7, 2012
I'm sorry for this loss to the entire family, and especially Marlin and his family. We're all thinking of you
Andrea Andersen
Cara Lee Wittke
November 6, 2012
To Josh and Lexi and all of Brocks family and friends, Brock will always be with us in our hearts and memories. My deepest sympathies to everyone who knew and loved him.
Dale Brown
November 5, 2012
My Dear Joan,
I was so very shocked and saddened to learn of Brock's death. He was always so very kind to me and I enjoyed playing cards and socializing with him so much. If I were not traveling out of town I would be there with you for his memorial service. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for you and the rest of the family at this time. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
November 5, 2012
Joan, I am so very sorry about Brock. I enjoyed being around him and know you will deeply miss him. Allie Brown
Kathy Parrish
November 4, 2012
So very sorry for the loss of Brock. My heart is with the family and Josh and Lexi.
Joahn & Wayne Waller
November 4, 2012
Joan...so very sorry to hear of your profound loss.
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