1985
Thomas
2025
Thomas Leigh Andrews
December 18, 1985 — January 22, 2025
- Thomas Leigh Andrews was born December 18th, 1985, and passed into eternity
- on January 22 nd , 2025. He is survived by four children; Alexandria(18), Lucius(15),
- Troy(7), and Novalie(5). Thomas’ greatest treasures were his faith and family. His
- struggle with dyslexia and early hardships made him an empathic individual. He
- was gifted with a nurturing heart and made any stranger a friend. Conversations
- may have started with the weather or what plans they were up to for the weekend
- but ended on deeper topics with sincere understanding, offering encouragement
- and a kind word. He was a blessing to those who knew him and those who didn’t.
- Even as a young child he cared for his younger siblings like a true guardian. He
- made the most out of sullen days whether stuck indoors or getting all the local kids
- together for a game of kickball, manhunt, capture the flag or fort building. As a
- father he didn’t want his children to have barriers or fear. He shared his love of
- insects, animals, plants, art, and the outdoors. Creative and imaginative Thomas
- was never short on ideas. His adventurous spirit often got him doing off-trail hikes
- in the Olympic mountains with a friend or two, seeing sights most will never see;
- maybe none. He loved fishing with a close few and spelunking in unmarked caves
- in hopes of finding treasures. He pulled people along with him. He loved to share
- experiences and make plans to include even the most timid people. Thomas took
- great amusement and pride and making people smile or roll their eyes at his Dad
- jokes. He kept tabs on family when everyone else was too busy, and listened to
- their troubles. What he wanted most for his loved ones was for everyone to stop
- fighting, for his children to have a relationship with God, and to make as many
- memories as possible. Even in his lowest moments of health he was still concerned
- about the weary traveler asking if they’d like a glass of water, a cup of tea, and
- offer to make them a sandwich. He went through trials of immense despair, and for
- a while lost hope. Yet he still reached out to people to ask how they were. He took
- his life back in the end and fought for it. His comfort in the end was his faith in
- Jesus Christ and his family - he was not alone. His last message to his kids was, “I
- love you, and I’ll see you later.” His memorial service will be held at Harrison
- Community Baptist Church, located in Harrison Idaho, on Saturday, February 1st
- at 1pm. His burial will be in Michigan in the Putney family plot near his favorite
- person who taught him to fish, his grandfather.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Funeral Service
Saturday, February 1, 2025
1:00 - 2:00 pm (Pacific time)
Harrison Community Baptist Church
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