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Stanley Andrews Obituary

Lt. Col. Stanley O. Andrews, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully on September 7, 2012 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, October 9, 1920, only child of Harry and Irma Andrews. Stan graduated from Florida Military Academy in 1939. After graduation, he attended St. Petersburg Junior College in Florida, earning an Associate's Degree. In 1941, he signed up with the Army Air Corps to become a pilot. During WWII, Stan was a P-38 Fighter Pilot, earning Ace status while flying battles over New Guinea and in the South Pacific. During his illustrious career as a fighter pilot and Air Force Officer, he earned medals including the Bronze and Silver Stars, the Air Medal and the Distinguished Flying Cross, among others. In May of 1942, he married his childhood sweetheart, Betty Leifeste and recently celebrated 70 years of marriage. Together, they enjoyed the life of a military family while being stationed in various locations, including Florida, Texas, Massachusetts and Hawaii. After retirement from the Air Force and Civil Service, he kept his love of planes at the forefront by building and flying remote-controlled aircraft. He also enjoyed being a ham-radio operator, making friends all over the world. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife Betty, daughters, Sheryl Sailar (Bud) and Karen Smith and son, Ken Andrews (Donna), 7 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Stan was preceded in death by his parents and son-in-law, EJ Smith. The family is grateful to the staff at A Country Club Assisted Living for their devoted care in the last season of Stan's life. His wife, Betty, continues to live there under their wonderful care. The family requests no flowers. Memorial contributions can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at woundedwarriorproject.org. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Swan Law Funeral Directors, 501 N Cascade Ave, on Saturday, October 13, 2012, at 11:00a.m. Online Condolences: www.swan-law.com

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Published by The Gazette from Oct. 7 to Oct. 10, 2012.

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Lee Hatfield JR

October 9, 2012

My Condolences, God Comfort all who knew Mr Andrews.

Stan had held an Advanced Class Amateur Radio License, his Call Sign
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