Bruce B. Andrews, 69

DOVER - Bruce B. Andrews, died Monday, June 1, 2009, in his home after a 17 year battle with prostate cancer. He was 69. He was born March 22, 1940 in Corvallis, Ore., to the late Delbert Andrews and Lorene Grove Andrews. He was an Aviation Electricians Mate in the Navy. He graduated from Oregon State University with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration and Management. After starting his family, he worked for Hyster Company in Portland, Ore., in quality control, then worked as a Human Resource Manager. Mr. Andrews moved to Peoria, Ill., then to Danville, Ill. with Hyster Company. He then moved back to Peoria, where he was the Personnel Manager for the City of Peoria. In 1992 they moved to Dover where he worked for the City of Dover as the Human Resources Manager. He enjoyed reading and especially sailing. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Broshia Andrews of Dover; daughter, Kris Andrews Meier of Washington, Ill.; his son, Scott B. Andrews of Lafayette, Ind.; his sister, Janet Jones of Anthem, Ariz.; and three grandchildren, Noah B. Andrews, Grechen Andrews and Grant Meier. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 6, 2009 at St. Peters Episcopal Church, 22 N. Union St., Smyrna. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday evening at Torbert Funeral Chapel South, 1145 E. Lebanon Road (Rt.10), Dover. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to St. Peters Episcopal Church, 22 N. Union Street, Smyrna, DE 19977; or Delaware Hospice, 911 S. Dupont Hwy., Dover, DE 19901. Letters of condolence may be sent, and guestbook signed at www.torbertfuneral.com.