Andrew Bettwy

ANDREW BETTWY Andrew Wilson Bettwy, 66, a retired attorney, passed away in Kingman, Ariz., Sept. 18, 2011. Andy was born Dec. 24, 1944, to Andrew Leo and Janice Kathryn Bettwy. A Las Vegas resident for 21 years, Andy was raised in Phoenix, where he attended Brophy College Preparatory (Class of 1962), and received his bachelor's and law degrees from the University of Arizona in Tucson. He began his legal career in Phoenix, first as assistant attorney general, then as chief hearing officer for the Arizona Corporation Commission. He then practiced for several years as a partner with the law firm of Shimmel Hill Bishop & Gruender, before joining the legal department of Southwest Gas Corporation in 1985, and relocated to company headquarters in Las Vegas in 1990. Throughout his career, Andy proudly served his country as a judge advocate in the U.S. Army Reserve, retiring as a lieutenant colonel. He taught real estate law in Phoenix for many years, performed countless hours of pro bono work, was an active member of the community through the Phoenix Rotary Club and on the boards of Valley Christian Centers and Friends of Mexican Art, and enjoyed his longtime vacation home in Strawberry, Ariz. Andy is fondly remembered for his remarkable affability, humble intelligence, outrageous humor, unwavering integrity, tireless service to his clients, and devotion to his family. He is survived by his wife, of 42 years, Maureen; son, Andrew James (Julie); grandchildren, Kyra, Nicholas and Alexander; brother, Sam (Susan); nephews, Bix, Shea, and Bryce; sister, Maria; nephew, Brody Eldridge; niece, Marshell Hunt; uncle, Bob Kennerly (Jeannette); and many beloved cousins. Services will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 1, at Christ the King Catholic Community, 4925 S. Torrey Pines Drive, Las Vegas. Donations may be made in Andy's name to Brophy Prep at http://giving.brophyprep.org/memorial.html