DOLLY ANDREWS

DOLLY JEAN ANDREWS 3/24/25-1/13/11 Loving & devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, Godmother, and Best Friend Dolly passed away quietly with her family at her side on January 13, 2011 after a courageous battle with several illnesses. Dolly is preceded in death by her husband of nearly 65 years ~ William E. Andrews, her parents John and Anna Cvitanovich and her only sibling her sister, Dorothy Ann (Cvitanovich) Castelletti. Dolly is survived by her son Daniel J. Andrews, devoted daughter-in-law/God daughter/caregiver Barbara J. Andrews, her only grandson John William Andrews, all from Henderson Bay at Wauna, Wa, her nephew Steven Castelletti, cousin Jean Tollefsen, niece (Mayor) Karen Vialle and husband Marv, and her dear and loving best friends, Billie Crabtree, Bud & Eleanor Dickman, Bud & Joann McDonald, Carla Hesselwood, Loyd & Mickey Percy, Palmich Family, Millsap Family & Don & Donna Pulisevich, Glen Perry, Maggie and George Williams, Nancy Sprinker, Carol Salyers, Glen Eaton and her many lifelong friends from CFU and VFW, Ned Vukovich and others who called and visited her and Stadium High School Alumni. Dolly was born March 24, 1925 to John and Anna Cvitanovich of Tacoma graduated from Stadium H.S. 1943 where she proudly chaired the Stadium 1943 Class reunion for 50 years. Dolly had an illustrious career in the hospitality industry having worked for the New Yorker, The Tacoma Club, Johnny's Dock and Honan's. The number of friends she met during this time were countless. And as a Mother she was her son's constant supporter during his years of swimming and college, teaching and coaching. Many of Dan's friends still remember and miss those times at the Andrews' home where Dolly was the neatest Mom and perfect hostess. Later in life she and Bill, always on the go ~ volunteered for St. Joseph's Hospital, Allenmore Hospital and belonged to the Senior Center and VFW and CFU all in Ruston as well as Everactive and Tacoma Orthopedic Guild. She and Bill had belonged to a trailer club called "The Tacoma Aristocrats" at one time and thoroughly enjoyed their travels with the group. They also enjoyed going on cruises with their family and any chance to hit the dance floor they did and loved to dance. In their unselfish nature Dolly and Bill created a life of comfort and love for their family for which we will be eternally grateful. Dolly was loved by everyone that knew her and will always have a special place in the hearts of her family and friends. Her #1 passion was her family. Her dedication and love for them was unquestionable and was devoted to them right to the end. Her grandson, Johnny was the light in her life. She would always tell folks "I waited a long time for him." And she was so very proud of the young man he has become. She was a dear friend to many and was someone that could always be counted on. Dolly tried to protect her family from worrying about her instead she would comfort her family as she faced each medical setback with courage, optimism and determination until the illnesses took their final toll on her. And since her husband's passing there were times she had stated that she wanted to be with him. The Lord granted her wish and Bill came to take Dolly to the dance the morning of January 13, 2011. Her family wholeheartedly appreciated the generous outpouring of love and support she as well as us have received during her final journey from her family, life-long friends as well as those who helped to care for her. We wish to extend our gratitude to them including the many doctors, nurses, CNA's, PT's, social workers and volunteers which includes the staff at Allenmore, St.Anthony's, Cottesmore, ManorCare and Franciscan Hospice. Dolly's final resting place will be on Henderson Bay with her husband Bill. Honoring her wish there will be no service. We ask that you remember Dolly fondly and treasure the memories that you have with her. To contact the Andrews Family you may go through Edwards Memorial.