Clarence Raymond Andrus

Clarence Raymond Andrus, the most cherished husband, dad, Pops, Papa, Grandpa, brother, and-most of all-friend, passed far too soon doing what he loved: riding on the open road, with the sun and wind in his face and the cares of the world eating his dust. No doubt, he had a full heart and that undeniable Santa smile.

The first of six kids born to Clarence Andrus and Emma (McOmie) Andrus, he was a natural leader. He came into this world on December 4, 1942. As the eldest, he took his role at

the top of the kid pyramid very seriously-so seriously that he had to have a huge flock of his own to herd and teach! He was the steady hand, the all-encompassing smile, and the pillar we all leaned on.

Six girls and a wife gave him a run for his money, and he never once flinched or acted

like we were too much to handle. So much so that he took it as a challenge when anyone tugged at his pant leg for help or guidance-never leaving anyone undone. He lived his life with purpose, devotion, integrity, and a loyalty that will be forever unmatched to those

he raised, both biological and otherwise. His compassion for others and the way he cared

is something people write about in books and movies-but he wasn't acting. It's who he was to his core.

He was always so proud of his family, and if given the chance, he'd make you feel like the coolest human on the planet. It made you want to do better and be better, to help make the world a more beautiful place-just like he did. All of our words feel trite as we try to wrap him up in a few paragraphs. So, if you know, you know-and you are better for it.

His legacy lives on through his beautiful bride, Sharon (Gillen) Andrus; daughters Tori

(John), Julie, Jackie, Mindy (Dan), Heather, and Heidi; grandchildren Tony, Scott, Ali,

Cody, Sage, Baylee, Shandi, Tyler, Chase, Rustin, Ryan, Ethan, Emma, Wyatt, Ruby, Ben, and Sofia; and nine great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Terry, sister Pat

(Jeff), and brother Michael. We all have impossible shoes to fill, but he would be so

proud of each one of us as we move forward trying.

We will gather together to tell stories (never like he did-but we'll try), sing, laugh,

cry, and remember to our core how lucky we all were to know him, to love him, and to be loved by him.

When: Thursday July 31st

Where: Crescent Hall, 11020 State Street, Unit A, Sandy, Utah 84070

Time: 6:00-9:00 PM Light dinner graciously donated by Sharon's Relief Society. Program starts at 6 but feel free to come anytime.

Ray's wish was to donate his body to the Department of Neurobiology Body Donor Program at the University of Utah. Unfortunately, he was disqualified upon death. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in his name at:

https://ugive.app.utah.edu/designation/94