Together Again

August 1, 1926 ~ March 9, 2010

Andrew Robertson Birrell Jr., 83, of Highland passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, March 9, 2010.  He was born August 1, 1926 in Salt Lake City to Andrew R. and Thora Christensen Birrell.  He married Patricia J. Bryan on November 20, 1949.  Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple by President Thomas S. Monson. 

Patricia passed away in 2003.

Andy grew up in Salt Lake and graduated from West High School.  He served in the U. S. Army during the later part of WWII.  He graduated from the University of Utah in 1954 with a degree in Business.  With his cousin Bill, and brother, Joe; Andy owned and operated Birrell Bottling Company in Provo, Salina, Roosevelt, and had an interest in Admiral Beverage, operating in several states.  Birrell’s bottled 7-Up, Pepsi, Dr. Pepper, Squirt, Hires Root Beer, and other soft drinks. 

Andy was an active member of the LDS Church and served faithfully in many callings.  He enjoyed his time serving as an Ordinance Worker in the Mt. Timpanogos Temple. 

Andy enjoyed raising 22 AKC Champion show dogs, raising and racing pigeons an Intermountain and Utah Champion running quarter horses.

Andy is survived by three children: Patricia A. (Larry) Huntsman, Pleasant Grove; Douglas B. (Charlyn) Birrell, Sandy; Kevin A. (Carolyn) Birrell, Lehi; 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; brothers: Donald R. Birrell, CA and Joe R. (Betty) Birrell, Highland. 

Funeral services will be held Monday, March 15, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Alpine Tenth Ward Chapel, 285 North Matterhorn Drive (850 West) in Alpine.  Family and friends may call Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove and at the church on Monday one hour prior to services.  Interment will be in the American Fork City Cemetery will military honors conducted by American Legion Post 72.  Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com. 

The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the friends and neighbors in the Alpine 10^th Ward and the Paradise LDS Branch in Alpine, Dr. Richard Olsen and other Doctors at the Central Utah Clinic,the River Meadows Senior Living staff in Alpine, and Alpine Home Health Care and Hospice for their kind care of our father. 

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John Christian said:

Kevin, my sincere condolences for the passing of your father.

March 12, 2010

Trudi Lupus said:

Kevin and family - I am so sorry to read about Andy's passing. I will sure miss him at the races and seeing him around the barn. I am sure there is a joyous reunion right now with Pat. Great picture of the two of them. May God's peace with you all.

March 12, 2010

Kay Hale Mitchell said:

I was sorry to see Andy.s obituary today. I didn't know him well but back in 1974 he stopped and talked to me about the black German Shepherd Dog I was walking in downtown Provo. He knew this was a puppy out of his and Pats' breeding program and he was right! As I got to more about German Shepherds, I found out the Birrell contribution to the breed in Utah. My condolences to the family, He and Pat left a great legacy in many areas.

March 14, 2010

Bob Jackson said:

Doug, I'm sorry to read about your father. I really hope all goes well for you and your family.

March 14, 2010

Boyd & Barbara Walker said:

We had planned to come to the Mortuary this evening. However, sometimes things do not go as planned. We want you to know our thoughts are with you. Even when death is a blessing, it is still hard to say good-by. May you feel the comfort in knowing your parents are together again and one day you may have a wonderful reunion with them. May you feel peace in special memories. We enjoyed the time you were our neighbors. Our best wishes to each of you.

March 15, 2010

Gordon Linder said:

I worked with Kevin at Coastal States Energy several years ago. I just wanted to express my condolences on the passing of his father.

March 15, 2010

Cindi Adams said:

Kevin- I am sorry to hear of your father's passing away. It is difficult to lose our parents. May God's blessing and comfort be with you and all of your family.

March 15, 2010

Kathy and Russ Bastian said:

Dear Kevin and Carolyn, Russ and I were saddened to hear of the passing of your father. At this difficult time, we would like to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. May you find comfort knowing that your parents are together again. It is just so hard to lose them. Sincerely, Kathy and Russ Bastian

March 15, 2010

LaMar & AnnaBeth Mecham said:

We were sad to read about the passing of your father. It is so hard losing a parent. Patty, I remember being in the A.F. hospital when you had your son, and I had a daughter. I just don't know which daughter it was, I had 4. Our love and prayers are with you. LaMar & Anna Beth

March 21, 2010

Kenneth Duvall said:

Sorry to hear of your loss. May the Lord comfort you. Ken Duvall ( A 6th Ward member of years ago)

April 18, 2010