Andy Carlson Mceuen

Andy Carlson McEuen is finally at peace. He passed away on Aug. 9, 2016 at the age of 94 from old age. He was born on Dec. 16, 1921 to Marion Perry McEuen and Helen Ivy Holladay in Safford Arizona. They had a large cattle ranch outside of Safford. He was one of 14 children. After graduating from Safford High School at the age of 16, he attended Gila Jr. College and the University of Arizona. Andy married Helen Ferguson on May 12, 1942 in Glendale Calif. WWII came along and Andy went into the army. He was a tank commander and landed at Normandy Beach 4 days after D-Day. He was awarded 2 bronze stars. After the war, the McEuens headed to CA. Andy got an MBA from USC and went into education. They moved to Oxnard California in 1949. He started as a teacher and calf roped on the weekends to make ends meet. He worked up through the ranks and became the superintendent of the Oxnard Union High School District. Andy and Helen had two children, Linda Kay and Scott. He is the grandfather of 13 and great grandfather of 39. He was active in the LDS church after being snuck into town by his mother to be baptized. He held various positions, including seminary teacher, Bishop, and a counselor in the Ventura Stake Presidency. He is survived by his son Scott (Charleston, UT.) Linda died in 2001 and his wife Helen of 65 years died in 2007. He has had a big influence on his family, students, and friends. He had an uncanny memory for names and faces. “Antsy Andy” will be missed but is happy being reunited with his wife and daughter and all of his teeth. We are happy for him.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. in the Charleston Ward (3450 S. 3500 W., Charleston, UT) on Saturday, August 13, 2016. There will be a viewing from 10:00-10:45 a.m. before the funeral. Burial will be in the Spanish Fork Cemetery.