Dan H. Andrews

Dan H. Andrews, 74Dan H. Andrews, 74, formerly of Apache Junction, passed away in Sun City on Jan. 11, 2008.He was born Jan. 3, 1933 in Marion, Ohio. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. In Marion, he was a member of the volunteer Sheriff Posse at which time he designed the Helicopter Center for the Sheriff's Office.As a business leader, he owned and operated Andrews Tech Art, and was also co-inventor/owner of the AlSport, a company that produced one of the earlier multi-terrain vehicles.He and his wife, Loretta, moved to Apache Junction in 1978 where he served on the fire board, ran for Justice of the Peace and owned and operated his third business, Dan Andrews INK. Later, in Sun City, Mr. Andrews started his fourth successful business, CADD Drafting.He led an active life, riding horses and motorcycles, playing baseball, participating in square dancing, and serving in several public capacities; his longest role being that of Santa Claus for local churches and retirement centers.He is survived by his wife, Loretta (Pemberton) Andrews; three children, Brenda Leigh Jones, Robert Bruce and Steven Ray; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He will be sorely missed by his many friends and extended family. There will be no service. In its place, his family has asked that his company Web site, www.PermitDrawings.com, be used to deliver a brief history of his life and will be maintained as a memorial site.