Alan C. Andrus

Posted on: Feb 16, 2026 at 11:43 AM

I was thinking of our days back when we played in the bands. Dennis Spykermann passed away, as you probably know. Jim is still around and doing well in California. Our young drummer, TerryHanks, is probably around today. We had such a blast playing at the U of U outside and in the ballroom when we opened for the Ike and Tina Turner review. Ike came up to me and told me my G string was flat. Now I don't know if he meant my bass or my crotch! I hope you and Karen are doing well. I remember you told me Karen was having a lung issue, but that apparently turned out ok? Say hi to her even though she called me an when we talked the last time. I still have a photo of us playing at the ballroom, and I show it to my friends with great pride. Your beer drinking pal, Al!

Happy Birthday, Thony! I wish you many more happy, healthy ones!

Howard was my best friend at  Highland. We played football and ran track in school.  We played golf together many times.  We played in the reunion golf tournament, and he played well.  He told me he had Crohn's at that time and knew it would worsen with age.  Rest in peace, my friend!

Hey Dave! I don't know if you are active on this site anymore. But I have sad news about Howard Smith. I learned this week that he has passed away. You'll remember what a good fullback he was. Take care and be happy the rest of your life. Al

Hi Lee! You were a good friend in school, and I enjoyed playing football with you. I got sad news this week that Howard Smith had passed away. I thought you'd be interested in it. Tom is going to post the obituary as soon as it out. Enjoy the rest of your life. Al.

Hey Dave! I hope you are doing well and staying healthy. I found out this week that our fullback, Howard Smith, had died. He had Crohn's disease. The last time I saw him was at the reunion golf tournament. Our team included Joe Hogan, who died recently. I thought you would be interested in this sad news. Keep hitting them long and straight! Your old friend, A.

Hi Davis! I thought you might like to hear about my best in high school. Howard Smith was a great fullback in football and ran track with me. He was a good golfer and played in the reunion golf tournament. He told me he had Crohn's disease, which could be a problem in later life. It was, and he died yesterday. I messaged Tom Rolfing about it, and he posted in the the website. I sounds like you've had a good life, so stay healthy and happy. Al.

My old buddy Howard Smith died this morning of Crohn's disease in Salt Lake. We played in the 50th reunion golf tournament, which was the last time I saw him. There is no obituary yet, but I will post it when it comes out. I hope you are still having a great life, and I think of Molly once in a while. Your pal, Al.

Hey Al! Long time no see, but I read your Facebook post whenever I see it. I have bad news to share. Howard Smith, my best friend in school, died this morning in Salt Lake from Chroh's disease. As you know, we played football and ran track with you. It's so sad when I see friends die, but we all are getting older, and it happens. I hope your life is good and you live a long life! Al

Posted on: Jan 26, 2026 at 1:59 PM

Hi big guy! Long time no see. I found out this morning that Howard Smith has died of Crohn's disease. He and I played football and ran track, and he played golf in the reunion golf tourney with me. I thought you and Marge would be interested in the news. Your old friend Alan.

Hey Tom! Howard Smith died this morning of Crone's disease. There isn't an obituary yet but when there is, I will send it to you. Rip, big guy.

Hi Doug! I read a lot of your posts on Facebook. It looks like you lead quite a life, traveling the world, etc. I don't know if you remember Howard Smith, who was my best friend in school. He and I played football and ran track together. I thought you might be interested in this. Keep having fun and say hi to Linda for me.

Howard Smith died this morning of Crohn's disease. If you're still active on FB, I hope you get this message.

Howard died this morning of Crohn's disease. RIP big guy!

Howard died this morning of Crohn's disease. I posted earlier that he was in hospice and not expected to live. He was my best friend in school. RIP big guy!

Hello, young fella! I was looking at classmates, and I found you. You've obviously had a great life. I remember you in chemistry class and others. I took up golf later in life, but I was never as good as you. I just wanted to congratulate you on your accomplishments and are happy and have good health in retirement. Your old friend, Al.

Posted on: Jan 22, 2026 at 2:48 PM

Hi Tom! I check in regularly to see what's happening. I've notified several people about the status of Howard Smith, my best friend at Highland. As you know, we played football and ran track together. I was told by a friend that he is very sick and may not live long. He played on my team in the reunion gold tournament, with Tom Majerus and Joe Hogan. I'm sure you know that Joe passed away after that. Howard confided in me that he had a health problem that could get worse later in life. H He had a son who was a Paraplegic, so that's probably what was in his genes. He is in hospice, so that's not good. I had such a good time at the reunion and a couple of CATY lunches. I've tried to contact him, but he hasn't responded, and given the situation, I expected that. I thought you would be interested in the situation. Well, it's been fun hearing what others are doing in their lives. We're all getting a little older, and things like that are happening. Your friend Al.

Hi Tom! I was thinking about the reunion golf tournament and thought of you. I'm sad to say that Howard Smith was on our team with Joe Hogan, who is now deceased, and me, still kicking. Howard told me during the tourney that he had a disease that could affect him later in life. Howard is in hospice and not expected to live much longer. His son was a paraplegic, so that's what he was relating to. I hope you are retired from the bowling industry and in good health. Your friend Al.

Hi, big guy! I'm glad you stopped by the course at the reunion golf tourney. I have sad news for you, our hard-running fullback Howard Smith is in hospice and has not long to live. He has a son who is paraplegic, which he told me at the reunion golf tournament, that he had a health condition, and that was probably in his genes. I don't know if you participate on Facebook, but if you do read this message, I'd be happy. Your bulldike friend, Al.

I thought you would be interested to know that our fullback, Howard Smith, is in hospice and doesn't have long to live. He told me at the reunion golf tournament that he had a genetic disease that could affect him later in life. His son had paraplegia, which was what he was probably talking about. He and I were best friends in track and football, and it is very sad. Take care, big guy, and enjoy the rest of your life. Your pal, Al