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Andrew Ely Obituary
Andrew A. Ely
SPRINGFIELD - Andrew A. Ely, 88, of Springfield died at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday, August 26, 2010 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born August 22, 1922 in Springfield to Barney and Caroline Sheets Ely. He was preceded in death by his father Barney Ely, his step father Ervin Guyett and his mother Caroline Guyett, 2 brothers: Barney Ely and Ervin Guyett and 3 sisters: Eleanor Ely, Gertrude Wilson and Mary McDermott. He married his wife of 65 years, Wanda L. Smith on July 10, 1945 and she survives.
Andrew is survived by his wife Wanda L. Ely; 2 daughters: Linda Jones of Springfield and Ellie (Jim) Harms of Athens; 1 son: Ross (Helen) Ely of Springfield, 5 grandchildren: Chris (Sarah) Jones, Katie (Tony) Stanley, Kiel Harms, Randy Ely and Kelsey Harms; 2 great-grandchildren: MacKenzie Stanley and Addison Jones; 1 sister: Lou (Edward) Covey of Springfield and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He formerly owned BSA and Yamaha Motorcycle Dealerships. He was a member of the Iron Workers Local and helped on the reconstruction of the Old State Capitol. He enjoyed golfing, garage sales, traveling, playing country music on this guitar and camping.
Visitation will be held from 3-5 p.m., on Sunday, August 29, 2010 at Staab Funeral Home with a funeral service at 5:00 p.m. Bob Green officiating.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
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Memories and Condolences
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Clay Dixon
August 29, 2010
Ellie I am sorry to hear of your loss, My condolences to you and your family during these difficult times. I regret not being able to attend any of the services for your father.
August 29, 2010
Sorry to hear about the death of your father Ross and Helen. You are all in my prayers. Carolyn Lingafelter Turner
Alice Tyus-Winters
August 28, 2010
Ellie over the years I have thought of you and your family I am sadden to hear the lost of your father. I would like you to know that you are truely in my prayers and thouhgts. God Bless you!
Andrew Scott Ely
August 28, 2010
Aunt Wanda
Great Uncle Andrew will be sadly missed, but never be forgotten.
August 28, 2010
We are thinking of each of you and keeping you in our prayers. May you find peace in the love you share~ Love, Dana, Tay and Gabe
Ed & Sandy Blake
August 28, 2010
Aunt Wanda and Family,
Ed and I are very sorry about Uncle Andrew. We always enjoyed spending time with you whenever we came to Springfield. He will be deeply missed, you all are in our thoughts and prays, we love you.
Steve & Donna Hughes
August 28, 2010
Linda,
We were so sorry to hear about your dad. He was a wonderful man. I am so glad we were able to visit with both of your parents when we were in Springfield in July. He always came up with some great stories and I think he enjoyed teasing us about the silly things we did as kids. I know he was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. We want to extend our deepest sympathies to you and your whole family.
Bonnie Tavine
August 28, 2010
Ellie and Family. Please accept my deepest sympathies on the sudden passing of your dad. It is so hard to lose a parent. I still miss my dad after five years. There will always be a part of him with you and your kids. I know you loved him dearly just by the way you talk about both your parents. I overheard Clay say on the phone "a friend's father passed away lastnight". I realized he was talking about you. In spite of being at work, I feel priviledged to work where we are friends as well a co-workers. You are in our hearts and minds Ellie.
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