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James Andrews Obituary
Dr. James C. Andrews "Doctor Jim" formerly of Charlottesville, Virginia, died in Bremerton, Washington on Sunday, August 30, 2009, of pancreatic cancer.
He was born in Pleasant Plain, Iowa, on March 7, 1921, the son of the late Claire H. Andrews and Lola Crew Andrews.
He is survived by his wife, K. Patricia McGinnis Andrews "Doctor Pat" who now resides in Bremerton, Washington; his son, John Andrews and Maryann Andrews of Bremerton, Washington; three grandsons, Geoffrey Andrews and Linda Andrews of Goleta, California, Nicholas Andrews and Jennifer Andrews of Tacoma, Washington and James Andrews and Lauren Andrews of Santa Barbara, California; and four great- grandchildren, a niece and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brother, George Andrews of Central City, Iowa; and a nephew, Mark Andrews.
He attended public schools in Iowa and graduated from Alburnett High School, Alburnett, Iowa in 1938, where he played basketball and baseball, the two games he loved. He started college at Upper Iowa University but left to join the United States Navy. He attended the University of Notre Dame in the V-12 Program, earning a Bachelor of Science in 1945. He graduated from medical school at the University of Michigan in 1949. He and Patricia settled in Charlottesville in 1950 and, after serving in the Korean War, he became a member of the Dermatology Department at the University of Virginia Hospital until he entered private practice on High Street in Charlottesville from 1955 until his retirement in 1992.
He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Charlottesville. He was a passionate supporter of conservation, and a lifelong advocate of automobile safety. He was a Past President of the Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad, 828 McIntire Road, Charlottesville, VA 22902 or the Virginia Outdoors Foundation, 11 E Beverley St # 28, Staunton, VA 24401-4364.
A memorial service celebrating his life will be held in Charlottesville, Virginia, 10 a.m. Saturday, October 10, 2009, at the First Presbyterian Church.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Kim Kepchar
October 11, 2009
I was sorry to see the announcement of the memorial service the day after it occurred. I have driven by the Andrews' old house on 20S from time to time and have wondered where its gentle occupants were.
I met Dr. Andrews years ago when he was an appreciative regular at the C&O Restaurant where I was working. He had a warmth and dignity and was a favorite of the staff.
Although I cannot imagine asking to see a specialist today without going through the primary physician, insurance hassle of today, I needed help a couple of times, once for a fairly serious kitchen burn. He took time to see me the same day, and, knowing I did not have insurance, did not charge for treatment. God keep you, Dr. Andrews!
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Neil Andrews
October 9, 2009
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A better and more engaging uncle there will never be. Uncle Jim gifted me with an example of how a man should live and treat others in life; with dignity, respect and pride.
He provided me in the end with an example of how a man also should die and transition; with that same dignity and respect.; no regrets and no apologies; just thanks for a full and happy life.
His glass was always OVER half full.
I will miss and love this wonderful man always. I will cherish his many accounts of relatives long past. Never a sour word was uttered of any, even if arguably deserved.
The world became a much less interesting place on August 30th, 2009.
Nephew, Scotty.
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