Jay Franklin Andrus

Jay was a dear friend. He taught me how to have fun again; after several years of stress in my life, I had forgotten how. One day when I was home recuperating with a badly broken toe, he stopped by to see how I was doing. While elevating my foot, I was fretting over housework not being done and commented, "I need to scrub my sticky kitchen floor." Jay said, "No, you need to elevate your foot and forget about the floor." When I told him my dad was coming over soon and would make comments about the floor, Jay said, "Then hand him the mop!" It was a life-changing moment, believe it or not! I finally started taking better care of myself and enjoying my life more. Thank you, Jay, for your friendship and the impact you had on my life! You are missed!

Elder Andrus was one of the missionaries who taught me the discussions when I was baptized into the church along with Elder Lance Sargent in Halawa Ward in Hawaii. So sad to see this. He was a very devoted missionary. His musical talent was very developed even then.

Mami and sons, I want to extend my sympathy to you, your sons and family. I am saying prayers if ccomfort for you at this time. I am a cousin of Joannes and we have kept in touch about the family through the years. Blessings, Mary F. Burris Myers

Jay was a dear friend to me and all of my family, the Hamlin family. I'm stunned and so saddened to hear of his death, and my thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends who dearly loved him. He will be greatly missed.