Arnold Paul Andres

ARNOLD PAUL ANDRES July 31, 1939 ~ January 8, 2016 Arnold Paul Andres, 76, a veterinarian for more than 30 years, passed away Jan. 8, 2016, in Vancouver, WA. He was born July 21, 1939 in Gervais, OR, where he graduated from Gervais High School. Arnie developed a love for animals while growing up on the family farm in Gervais, OR. He spent the rest of his life devoted to providing care for them. Following graduation from Oregon State University, his pre-vet schooling, he enrolled in the College of Veterinary Science at Washington State University. Upon earning his degree in 1964, Arnie's wedding to Ellen in Wenatchee, WA, marked the beginning of a wonderful 51-year marriage. Arnie served two years in the U.S. Army before starting his veterinary work in 1966 in Shelton, WA. The majority of his career was spent in Vancouver, where he practiced for 23 years after arriving in 1975. Most of that time was spent at Andresen Animal Clinic, treating cats, dogs, mice, ferrets and, at one point, even setting a broken leg on a bullfrog. Arnie was involved in the local Veterinary Association as well as various church activities, and maintained a membership in Rotary for 33 years. He enjoyed family time, camping, being at the ocean, playing cards, and attending sporting events of any kind. His grandkids held a special place in his heart. Whether he was playing wiffle ball in the front yard, bowling with them on the Wii, or engaged in a heated game of Hearts, he cherished those times and would share memories with anyone who would listen. After retirement, Arnie and Ellen visited Sweden, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Australia through the Rotary Exchange Program before Parkinson's made it difficult for him to travel. They also spent many years in Arizona watching the Mariners' spring training games and enjoying time with their retired friends. Arnie is survived by his wife, Ellen; daughter, Lori (Troy); son, Chad; his grandchildren, Timothy (Hallie), Ashley, and Michael; brother, Eldon (Mary); sister, Dorothy (Russ); sister-in-law, Dorothy; sister and brother-in-law, Cleo and Chuck; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Sat., Jan. 16th, 2016 at 11:00a.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church, 905 NW 94th St., Vancouver, WA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the OHSU Parkinson Center or Messiah Lutheran Church. http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/about/foundation/ Send a check or money order to: OHSU Foundation, 1121 SW Salmon St., #100, Portland, OR 97205. Contributions made payable to OHSU Foundation, please note "OHSU Parkinson Center" on the memo line. Please sign his guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.

Arnold Paul Andres

July 31, 1939 - January 8, 2016