Andrew Caras

Faithful, Strong, and Dignified. Andrew Caras went home to be with his Father in Heaven on Friday, February 6, 2015. He was born on October 24, 1927. In his 87 years, he lived an extraordinarily full life. Andy was more than a series of events and living a bucket list life. He was so much deeper and full of character than a list of events can describe. Being born to a Greek immigrant in Benjamin, Utah, his service at the end of World War II, serving a faithful mission in the Southern States, working at the Union Pacific Railroad for almost 30 years, and being the Water Master in Benjamin do not define who Andy was. Those were just things that he did. He was more concerned with his character, honesty, and doing right. Andy was a kind, loving, tough as nails cowboy. He loved people, but preferred to sit quietly and watch them from the side. He was never the center of the party, but was so open and willing to have quiet conversations. He was happiest in his callings at church, digging in his garden, or helping his brother with sheep. He was a doting, loving husband and father that believed in living a simple, dignified life. Andy was at his best when he was working. At 85, he could outwork people half his age. Andy loved his wife, Chris, above all else. He served her until his final days. They were the perfect fit for each other, and they were truly each others’ better half. Andy is survived by his adoring wife Chris, four children; Blake (Rebecca) Hydrick, Lance (Katie) Hydrick, Leah (Carlos) Caceres and Katie (Brian) Hudson as well as his stepson Allan (Margarett) Rasmussen and stepdaughter Sharon (Joel) Murphy, and his siblings Marian (Sherol) Wilson, Elayne (Gene) Sumsion and Jimmy (Jacqueline) Caras, 21 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother and father Angel and Mary Caras and his siblings Earnest (Faye) Caras, Helen (Eugene) Young, Sophia (Naaman) Buckmiller, Anna May (Virgil) Steiner, Evelyn (Grant) Beagley, and Franklin (Cathlene) Caras. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 13, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Benjamin Utah LDS Chapel, 3278 West 7300 South, with a viewing Thursday evening from 6-7:30 p.m. and another on Friday just before the service at 9:30 a.m. Internment, Benjamin City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.serenityfhs.com

Andrew Caras

October 24, 1927 - February 6, 2015