Alan Andrus

Hi Joe! I sure do remember our days of hanging out together. I even remember where you lived. Those days of playing Little League Baseball together are fond memories. The next level was the Cop's League baseball. I loved hanging out with you, Craig Jensen, and Johnny Brown. (Rip) I remember your sister making pancakes for us some mornings. I've kept in contact with several friends from back in the day. But many have passed away. My friend Doug Poulsen died several years ago. I don't know the current status of Craig, but I think he is still around. If you get this comment, I hope you and your family are happy and well. Your Pal, Al

Happy New Year, big man! I was thinking about old times, and you came to mind. The days in junior high and high school. And living at the same time in the apartment complex. We would meet and the pool at times. We talked about golf, you being an SLC cop. You looked great because of your bodybuilding. I was working in the Salt Lake County Assessor's office during that time. I always thought you were a great guy and a good friend. Occasionally, we'd hang out at a local bar. If you get this message, I hope you and your family are well and healthy. Your friend Al.

Glad you are still around, Dave. I have fond memories of you and me being Student Body Officers at Clayton Jr. High. You, as president, and I, as 1st vice president. You were one of the big guys and a good basketball player. I was a shrimp and was a guard. We played hard during the student-teacher annual basketball game, but we lost. I remember our student body officers going to an assembly at Roosevelt Jr High, but I wasn't invited. A friend of mine told me about it, and I have wondered why that happened to this day. One of the councilors, I believe, was Mrs. Murback. She didn't like me much because I wasn't fulfilling my duties of the job as planning assemblies. I was hurt by it and embarrassed by the situation. I also remember driving me in your dad's car to go to a movie. You didn't have a driver's licence yet, but you drove well. I can't remember the name of the movie, but it was a blast for me! Clark Tank Lines was never the same after you left them. Well, if you get this message I hope things are goint great for you! Your pal, Al.

Happy belated birthday, old man. I hope your life is filled with happiness! We had some great times in the old days. Say hi to Charlyn for me.

Happy Birthday old friend. I hope everything is going your way! Al

Mike was a fun guy and one of the best pranksters ever.  We enjoyed hanging out at Clayton Jr. We lived on the same street but being on the divide between East and Highland, he chose the former and I the latter.  My condolences to his wife, Gail, and the rest of his family on his passing.  

Posted on: Nov 03, 2019 at 6:58 PM

Our buddy Mike Davis has passed away. https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/saltlaketribune/obituary.aspx?pid=194336037

Posted on: Jul 11, 2019 at 10:24 AM

Happy Birthday to that so cute little girl I had such a huge crush on at Hawthorne Elementary about 60 years ago! I remember well walking you home from school several times but it was easy to do since you lived across the street in that apartment. Have about a million more happy birthdays! Alan

Posted on: Aug 04, 2018 at 11:24 AM

Lee, unless I'm hallucinating I think your cabin was the first place and time I got drunk. I went over to Highland for school even though I lived in the East boundary. I signed on as a guest on this site because I had so many friends at East growing up. Gene Panek took me to your keg party on a snowy night. I had a large mug or mason jar and drank it a little too fast, and then another. Before I knew it I was puking out on the deck. Right on cue, I believe it was Lee Smith or cousin Rusty who came bounding out of the cabin and hit the puck and slide right off the deck. My night was over but some of you stayed around while Panek and I headed down the canyon and it took all of his driving skills to keep us mostly on the road. Always a lightweight when drinking Gene had all his wits about him. My first hangover in the morning was hell. Rusty, who lived about a block away from me and stopped by to see if I was still alive. I didn't drink for a long time after that. I think we were sophomores at the time and being a jock I couldn't even think of keeping up with you guys. You were a fun guy and I hope you have kept having fun. Al Andrus

I wholey concur with Kent's comments.  Mike and I were friends and sports competitors at Clayton Jr.  He went on to East and I to Highland where we competed in memorable football games. Senior year's game was not memorable in a good way for us Rams!  A lot of that due to Mike's tenacious play especially on defense.  I was a running back and was never hit as hard by anyone else from any school!  Friendships step aside in sports competition.  He was his own man as Kent described and not influenced by by any peer pressure.  My condolences to his family and friends.

Alan Andrus

Craig and I were great friends at Hawthorne Elementary.  We were the two fastest kids in the school.  He was a very loyal friend and it was fun to visit his home and learn the culture his parents had given him.  We both moved east and remained friends in high school, me at Highland and him at East.  We loved the competition on the FB field.  He was a very tough speedy runner.  He killed us as seniors as East took state.  He certainly deserved it with his hard work.  RIP Tomo. 

Johnny and I were very close friends growing up.  He lived a block away and we played on the same Cops League baseball team.  He was a great athlete and a crazy fun guy.  We had some wild sleep overs in Jr. High.  He was so fun loving.  I was really upset when I heard of his demise. 

I got to know Austin pretty well at Clayton Jr.  He was one of the first kids to befriend me after I moved into the area from the South high area.  We hit it off because I think we shared the tough guy culture which was common in the South area.  I wore a black leather jacket with a rabbit's foot and my hair slicked back like Elvis, Brylcream and all.  Before you knew it I transformed and got rid of the greaser look.  Austin remained a tough guy and protector for me.  During college we hung out a bit at the clubs, shared some beers and tried to be cool.  I'm so sorry Austin left us early.  He was a good friends.