Mr. Edward Losse Andrews

Edward Losse Andrews, 84, a native of Mobile, AL, passed away June 25, 2022 at his home on Sullivan’s Island, SC. He is survived by his loving wife, Gerda Margarite Jobst Andrews of Lagelippe, Germany; his children: Edward Jobst Andrews of Paget, Bermuda, Maria Inge Andrews and Thomas Howard More Andrews; his grandson: Luke Anthony Andrews-Tezza, all of Sullivan’s Island, SC; his brother: Howard Philip Andrews (Barbara) of Mobile, AL, and many cousins, nephews and nieces; all of whom he kept dear to his heart. He was preceded in death by his brothers: George Andrews who died in infancy and Richard Thomas Andrews. Edward was born on January 30, 1938 in Mobile, AL, a son of Edward Watkins Andrews and Mary Elizabeth Losse Andrews of Mobile, AL and Sullivan’s Island, SC. He attended St. Joseph’s Elementary School and McGill Institute (Class of ’56) in Mobile, AL. He was an Electrical Engineer and received his Engineering degree from The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa and his Engineering Masters degree at USC in Columbia, South Carolina. He worked for Philco on NASA projects in several places in the world including Bermuda, AVCO–Lycoming in Charleston, SC, South Naval Facilities in Charleston, SC and Naval Facilities Engineering Command, OICC Mediterranean in Madrid, Spain. However, he claims the best job he ever had was delivering for Doc Tatum’s Drugstore in Mobile in the early 1950's on his bicycle. He will be remembered as a devout Catholic, serving as an Usher at Stella Maris Catholic Church on Sullivan’s Island, SC. He was an advocate of Right to Life and was instrumental in starting Birthright of Charleston. He was always a friend of those in need and spent his life helping others. He was a caring and loving father who enjoyed outdoor activities with his children. He loved living in Madrid, Spain with his family and traveling around Europe in his VW bus. He enjoyed the camaraderie of friends while conversing on theology and history. His zest for life and adventure was apparent in all the things he accomplished. Our family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at Roper St. Francis Hospital, also the nurses and staff at Roper Hospice Cottage in Mt. Pleasant, SC. A special thank you to Pamela, the Hospice Nurse who came to our home everyday. We are so grateful to our family, friends and neighbors for your support and love. You are all angels on this earth. There will be a Low Traditional Latin Mass at Stella Maris Church on Sullivan’s Island, SC at 11:00 am Wednesday, June 29, 2022 with burial at St. Lawrence Cemetery, Charleston, SC following. Donations can be made to Birthright of Charleston: birthrightofcharleston.org

Mr. Edward Losse Andrews

January 30, 1938 - June 25, 2022