Thomas Leigh Andrews

Name: Funeral Service
Start: 02/01/2025 01:00 PM
End: 02/01/2025 02:00 PM
Location: Bell Tower Funeral Home and Crematory

Dec 18, 1985 — Jan 22, 2025

Thomas Leigh Andrews was born December 18th, 1985, and passed into eternity
on January 22 nd , 2025. He is survived by four children; Alexandria(18), Lucius(15),
Troy(7), and Novalie(5). Thomas’ greatest treasures were his faith and family. His
struggle with dyslexia and early hardships made him an empathic individual. He
was gifted with a nurturing heart and made any stranger a friend. Conversations
may have started with the weather or what plans they were up to for the weekend
but ended on deeper topics with sincere understanding, offering encouragement
and a kind word. He was a blessing to those who knew him and those who didn’t.
Even as a young child he cared for his younger siblings like a true guardian. He
made the most out of sullen days whether stuck indoors or getting all the local kids
together for a game of kickball, manhunt, capture the flag or fort building. As a
father he didn’t want his children to have barriers or fear. He shared his love of
insects, animals, plants, art, and the outdoors. Creative and imaginative Thomas
was never short on ideas. His adventurous spirit often got him doing off-trail hikes
in the Olympic mountains with a friend or two, seeing sights most will never see;
maybe none. He loved fishing with a close few and spelunking in unmarked caves
in hopes of finding treasures. He pulled people along with him. He loved to share
experiences and make plans to include even the most timid people. Thomas took
great amusement and pride and making people smile or roll their eyes at his Dad
jokes. He kept tabs on family when everyone else was too busy, and listened to
their troubles. What he wanted most for his loved ones was for everyone to stop
fighting, for his children to have a relationship with God, and to make as many
memories as possible. Even in his lowest moments of health he was still concerned
about the weary traveler asking if they’d like a glass of water, a cup of tea, and
offer to make them a sandwich. He went through trials of immense despair, and for
a while lost hope. Yet he still reached out to people to ask how they were. He took
his life back in the end and fought for it. His comfort in the end was his faith in
Jesus Christ and his family - he was not alone. His last message to his kids was, “I
love you, and I’ll see you later.” His memorial service will be held at Harrison
Community Baptist Church, located in Harrison Idaho, on Saturday, February 1st
at 1pm. His burial will be in Michigan in the Putney family plot near his favorite
person who taught him to fish, his grandfather.

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Saturday, February 1, 2025

1:00 - 2:00 pm (Pacific time)

Harrison Community Baptist Church

100 Pine St, Harrison, ID 83833

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Thomas Leigh Andrews

Dec 18, 1985 — Jan 22, 2025

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