Andrew Ewing, age 88, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2006 in Dublin, OH, surrounded by his loving family. Born June 5, 1917 in Glasglow, Scotland to Alexander and Jemima, nee Burnett, Ewing, Andrew came to Ellis Island in 1923 and settled in Chicago with his parents and sister. He enlisted into the Army Air Corps in October 1942 at age 25 and served in the South Pacific Theatre. Discharged as a Sergeant in December 1945, Andrew married Irma Bland on June 24, 1946 in Plainville, KS. He was employed by Western Union, Curtiss Candy Co., and Anchor Coupling Co. He lived his entire life in the Chicagoland area, Round Lake, and Lindenhurst. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Irma; his sister, Janet May; his children, Drew, Janine and Shawn Ewing; and four grandchildren. Andrew was preceded in death by his aforementioned parents and his son, Kirk. A Memorial Service will be held at 3 p.m. on July 8, 2006 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030. Friends of the family may visit from 2 p.m. until the time of Service. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, 100 W. Palatine Rd., Ste 150, Palatine, IL 60067. For more information please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.
