JOANNE PORTER ANDREWS, FUHS 1955

Andrews, Joanne Eleanor (Porter) died at the age of 78 in Fullerton, due to complications related to Parkinson's disease. Joanne was born in Hillside, Illinois. She graduated from Fullerton High School and was in the 1st graduating class at CSUF, later obtaining her MA from Azusa Pacific. Joanne was known as Mrs. Andrews to her students for over 31 years in Placentia and Yorba Linda elementary schools. She was a beloved teacher and spent most of her career at Richard Nixon and Rose Drive Elementary Schools. Mrs. Andrews made learning fun, meaningful, and memorable with her creative style, using drama, music and art to make learning come alive. Many students remember her as a favorite teacher. Joanne was a devout Christian. She was indeed a 1 Corinthians 13 Woman as she demonstrated that type of love to family, friends and students. She was a lifelong participant in church, especially involved in youth ministries at EV Free, Fullerton and Christian Life Fellowship, Orange. Drawing from her strong Christian faith she gracefully endured the hardships of Parkinson's disease. She believed that those who put their trust in the name of the Lord will be blessed. She was truly blessed! Joanne had many interests including traveling, learning about Native American culture, and creating crafts from natural materials, especially making shell wreaths and carving diamond willow walking sticks. Her gift of hospitality, paired with her creativity, could turn an ordinary event into an extravaganza. Her greatest joy was spending precious time with her husband, children, and grandchildren as well as friends and students. She leaves a positive influence on those who knew her and will be greatly missed. Joanne is survived by her high school sweetheart and husband of 60 years, Richard Andrews; son, Kent and wife Christine; son, Grant and wife Andrea; twin sister, Jan Doll; and grandchildren, Melanie, Weston, Lauren and Jordan. A Memorial Service for Joanne Andrews will be held Friday November 6, 2015, at 11:00 at the Evangelical Free Church in Fullerton, 2801 Brea Blvd. In lieu of flowers, you may send donations to UCI Parkinson's Program c/o Neal Hermanowicz, M.D. 101 The City Drive South Orange, CA 92697. McAulay & Wallace Mortuary

Published in Orange County Register on Oct. 24, 2015- See more at: http://obits.ocregister.com/obituaries/orangecounty/obituary.aspx?n=joanne-eleanor-andrews-porter&pid=176210337&fhid=2216#sthash.HI0GXgE5.dpuf