Kenneth Andrew Obituary

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KENNETH C. ANDREW
November 16, 1930 November 28, 2018
Ken, 88, was born in Denver, Colorado to Charles D. and Katherine Andrew. He grew up in Palmer Lake, Colorado attending grade school in Palmer Lake and HS in Monument, CO. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers, two sisters and Nancy Andrew. He is survived by his wife, Janice K., two children, Cynthia M. Boelman( Joel) of Belmond, Iowa, Kenneth C. Andrew Jr. of Colorado Springs, granddaughter, Kristin Bastion (Alex) and Kaitlin Boelman.
He Joined the U.S. Navy in 1947 and went through Boot Camp in San Diego, CA. He served abroad the USS Battleship Iowa, in the Pacific. He requested Submarine duty, and served on fast-attack submarines. He was selected to attend the U.S. Navy Nuclear Power School in 1955. During Vietnam tour he was awarded the Bronze Star for Valor.
After retirement from the Navy, he moved back to Colorado Springs and was employed by Mountain Bell. Upon retirement from Mountain Bell, he signed up for fishing, riding mountain bikes, hiking, square dancing and traveling the world.
A memorial service will be held at St. Paul's Methodist Church on December 18th at 2:00pm.

Published by The Gazette on Dec. 9, 2018.
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The earthly loss of a good friend is always a hard thing to accept thoroughly. I only knew Ken for the short time I was his Vice Commander of the SCB. He was a true Navy Man became a good friend. May all our memories be good like his story of the haircut Adm Rickover gave to his OIC at Nuc Prototype. I was sorry my health did not permit me to attend his services.

Vern Waldrip

December 20, 2018

On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (USSVI), I offer our sincere condolences on Kenneth's passing. You and your loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers. We are forever grateful for Ken's service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service. To our Brother of the Phin we say, Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country."
Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way.
2 Thessalonians 3:16.

Andrew, Kenneth C., LCDR, US Navy, Now on Eternal Patrol. Fair Winds and Following Seas to our departed shipmate.
Kenneth's record is posted online in the Eternal Patrol file on the USSVI website.

I have one consolation that lives with me today.
That God is near to them, in his own special way.
So God in all Your mercy, keep near Thyself the soul,
Of every Submariner, still on his final patrol.

Lord, this departed shipmate with Dolphins on his chest
is part of an outfit known as the best.
Make him welcome and take him by the hand.
You'll find without a doubt he was the best in all the land.

So, heavenly Father add his name to the roll
of our departed shipmates still on patrol.
Let them know that we who survive
will always keep their memories alive.

Rev. Ray Fritz, Acting National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.
Carolina Piedmont Base, USSVI

Raymond Fritz

December 19, 2018

We were so very blessed to have had Uncle Kenny in our lives. He was truly one in a million. We are so very proud of his military service to our country. He was a proud American. While we mourn his passing, we are rejoicing that he is at enteral rest now with his family and friends whom he loved and who loved him. His words of wisdom will never be forgotten. He was our leader.

Pam Andrew-Keller

December 16, 2018

I have such fond memories of my Uncle Ken! He was a gentle soul with great sense of humor! Also very kind,smart and generous and loved his family dearly and our nation! We thank him for his service! May the void in our hearts be filled with those memories .Barbara Andrew Harnish

December 14, 2018

To the Andrew Family,

On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Kenneth's passing. We grieve with you on the death of your loved one and our shipmate. The SUBVETS will have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Kenneth will always be remembered as a Brother of the Phin and a great Patriot. BRAVO ZULU SHIPMATE!!

LCDR(SS) Kenneth C. Andrew
US Navy Submarine Veteran Retired
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch

Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate

Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, MTCM(SS) USN Ret.
Base Chaplain

Nick Nichols

December 10, 2018

Ken was a founding member of the Southern Colorado Base, US Submarine Veterans, and served as Base Commander. Ken was a great shipmate and he will be missed. Sailor, rest your oars. We have the watch.

Senator Bernie Herpin

December 9, 2018

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