Cecil-Andrus-Obituary

Cecil Dale Andrus

Boise, Idaho

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DIED
August 24, 2017
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Boise, Idaho

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Andrus, Cecil Dale, former Governor of The State of Idaho, died Thursday, August 24, 2017 at his home in Boise at the age of 85. Funeral arrangements, which will be private, are planned for Wednesday, August 30, 2017 in Boise. A public lying in state ceremony will follow at noon on Wednesday in...

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Governor Andrus was the last real leader of Idaho. A gentleman always and an example to all. Godspeed Governor.

A 20 year state employee.

I extend my condolences and solidarity to the Gov. Cecil Andruss family, in these moments of deep regret.

Cecil had a profound impact on my life. I first met him when I was 14, as he was awarding me a student of the year award. Ten plus years later, I was with a group of employers around the State that engaged him on an issue we were concerned about. When I went into his office, as part of a throng of people, I was blown away by his remembering my name and his having a brief discussion with me about, what was new in Orofino, as he knew I was from there.

From that day forward, I...

Rest in Peace

Gov Cecil Andrus accomplished so much for Idaho. He will be greatly missed. I am
praying for his family as they go through
this difficult time.

Am so sorry about Gov. Andrus passing away. I agree "make America greater", make another Gov. (President) Cecil Andres. He was one in a million. My prayers are with the people of Idaho in the loss of a great and good governor.
My thoughts and prayers are with his wife Carol and his family at this sad time.

Make America great again. Make another Cecil Andrus! R. Incelli, Boise, ID

He was -- and forever will be -- a towering figure in the history of Idaho and the American West. He combined uncommon wisdom with common sense and the common touch.

- Don Burnett, Moscow, Idaho