Kirk Steve Andrus

Kirk Steve Andrus, 57, of LaBarge, Wyoming, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2008 surrounded by his loving family at the Cache Valley Specialty Hospital, in Logan, Utah after a courageous and valiant fight with cancer. He was born March 1, 1951 in Ogden, Utah to Kenneth DelMar and Jeannette Arnold Andrus. He was raised in the Ogden area and graduated from Box Elder High School. Kirk served two tours in Vietnam and received three bronze stars and a purple heart for his dedicated and brave service to his country in the US Army. He loved driving big trucks and drove for over 25 years, working as a long haul truck driver and a crane operator in the oil field industry. In December of 1985, he married Janet Kay Thomas of Smithfield and together they blended a family in love. He is survived by his wife, Janet, and his children: Chad Kayla; Lisa Ricks; K. Scott Rebecca; Tim Heather; Angela Darren Gregersen; two foster children: Justin Hakey and Davina Forth; 17 grandchildren and a host of a "adopted" children that he has loved, mentored and cared for throughout the years. He is also survived by two sisters: Sheila LaMont Doman and Kathy Wayne Howell. He was preceded in death by his parents. Kirk will be remembered for his unfailing sense of service to others, his love of nature, especially fishing, and his fierce loyalty to and care for his family and all those around him. He will be fondly remembered and dearly missed. A private family viewing will be held Wednesday, July 2, 2008 from 5 to 6 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 85 South Main, Smithfield. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. following the viewing and is open to family and friends. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.nelsonfuneralhome.com . The family wishes to thank the doctors and nursing staff at the Cache Valley Specialty Hospital with a special appreciation for the tenderness shown by Dr. Welter and his nurses: Kaisha, Kimmee, Marci, and Shilo. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family to assist with funeral expenses.