Leo Rufus Andrews

Leo was born Nov. 6th, 1920 to Rufus and Agnes Andrews in Laverne, OK. He grew up the oldest of 4 siblings during the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression. Leo was one of four students in his graduating Senior class at Luther Hill High School in 1940, where he also worked as the school bus driver. Two days after graduation Leo married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Ena. In 1940 Leo and Ena traveled to Washington State for work and then moved to California in 1942. Leo enlisted in the Navy, serving with the 19th Battalion of the Seabees. Leo served his country proudly during WWII.

After returning from the war, Leo and Ena resided in Snelling, CA where Leo worked on a gold dredge. Leo and Ena enjoyed playing baseball and cards with their friends there. Leo started working at Miles and Sons trucking in 1951 as a mechanic and retired there in 1982 after 31 years.

In the 1950’s, Leo and Ena moved to Merced where they raised 4 children. Leo worked very hard to buy a Farm. He raised cattle for more than 60 years, always wanting better for his family. Leo always put his family first and was always there to help them.

Leo is survived by his loving children Shirley (Bob) Treanor, John (Pam) Andrews, Ronda (Ken) Bohner and Son in law Ronald Brummell. Grandchildren Julie Brummell, Jerry (Teresa) Brummell, Janet Brummell, Randy (Lisa) Koop, Carly (Mark) Lopes and Kellie (Alex) Valencia. 12 Great Grandchildren and 6 Great-Great Grandchildren. Leo is also survived by Sister Evelyn Albrecht of Merced.

Leo was preceded in death by his wife of almost 80 years Ena, Daughter Juanita Brummell, Brother Jim Andrews and Sister Bea Cline.

All services will be private.