12/22/2023
Dearest Family,
I am heartbroken to tell you of the passing of Our Dear Broshia Andrews. Broshia was the Mom of Yo Assum Possum, Pretty Profile (Gwynne), and KC's Goldenrod (Goldie). She was a great promoter of Regap. She Loved her dogs and her family, Kris (Todd), Scott (Karen) and her Grandchildren Grant, Noah and Gretchen.
Broshia was such a Wonderful and Sweet Lady. She was always upbeat and hysterical. Her smile lit up a room. I can't tell you how much she cracked me up. She was so creative. She could really tell a story. I enjoyed her company and her stories. Her loss will be hard on her family and friends. I Loved her and will never forget her.
She's reunited with her beloved Bruce and her many furry kids.
If you are in the area. Kris and her family will be having a service of remembrance on Saturday, December 23rd at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Washington, IL at 2pm. If you can't join them, you can send a donation to the Church or to Regap in honor and memory of Broshia. Here is the information of her service:
Broshia R. Andrews, 81, of Washington, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023 at her home.
She was born October 5, 1942 in Portland, Oregon to the late Richard W. Reinke and Dolly (Emmert) Fenn. She married Bruce B. Andrews in Portland on August 28, 1965. They met at Oregon State University and shared 44 years of loving marriage. He preceded her in death on June 1, 2009.
Surviving are two children, Kris (Todd) Meier, Scott (Karen) Andrews; three grandchildren, Grant Meier, Noah and Gretchen Andrews; one brother, Arnie (Kathy) Fenn; one sister, Carla (Larry) Hall; one niece, nine nephews, and several cousins.
Broshia worked as a personal banker then administrative assistant at banks in Peoria and Delaware before retiring in 2007.
She was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Washington, and former member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Delaware and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Peoria.
Broshia enjoyed quilting, knitting, crocheting, playing the piano, singing, and spending time with her family and friends. She will be dearly missed.
Cremation has been accorded. A memorial service will be held at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Washington at 2pm on Saturday, December 23, 2023. Family will receive friends one hour before the service, from 1 to 2pm Saturday at the church. Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington is assisting the family with arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to REGAP (Retired Greyhounds as Pets) at regapgreyhounds.org, or to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Washington.
