Linda Louise Peters Andrus

Linda Peters Andrus Linda Louise Peters Andrus passed away peacefully on November 21, 2016 surrounded by her loving family and friends at Hospice of Northwest Ohio after a 2nd courageous battle with Breast Cancer. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on April 17, 1960 to Rita (Lucarelli) and George Peters. She attended Central Catholic High School, graduating in 1978 and went onto attend BGSU where she met the love of her life, Thomas H. Andrus. He preceded her in death in 2001, along with her father George F. Peters in 1997 and her sister Cynthia L. Peters in 1955. Linda worked for the family plumbing and heating business, George F. Peters and Son, for 21 years. She then went onto obtain her real estate license, working for the Danberry Company. Linda courageously fought, and won the battle, with stage 4 breast cancer in 2001. She always said to her friends and family, “It’s just another bump in the road”. Her favorite quote was “Life is too short. Eat dessert first”! Throughout her life, she was an avid animal lover. She spent many summers on the Great Lakes and the Maumee River at Maumee River Yacht Club. When Linda was 11 years old she rescued, from the river, and saved the life of a little 2 year old girl named Wendy. She was recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard and The Blade for her heroism. Linda also enjoyed spending time in Florida with her family whenever she could. She is survived by her mother Rita (Lucarelli) Peters, siblings; Kathy (Peters) Schmalzried (Bill), Fred Peters (Chris), and Tom Peters (Jennifer); nieces and nephews Heather (Greg) Ludwig, Drew Schmalzried, Megan and Mia Peters, Zach and Jake Peters, and Libby, Kate and Paige Ludwig; sisters in law Mary Jo (Andrus) Gall (Dave), and their children Matt and Katlyn Gall, Cheryl (Andrus) Foster (John), Diane Lilly; brothers-In-Law Father Rick Andrus and , John (Cheryl) Andrus and their daughter Lizzie; nephews Brad Lilly and fiancé Alexis, and Christopher (Amy) Lilly and their daughter, Ryann. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses and staff at Hospice of Northwest Ohio and the Oncology department at UTMC for their support and kind words. We'd also like to send a special thank you to her childhood friend of nearly 50 years, Kris Ulrich. We cannot forget her beloved canine companion, Chase. A Memorial mass will be held on Monday, November 28 at St. Patrick of Heatherdowns at 11 a.m. with an hour of visitation beginning at 10:00. A celebration luncheon will follow at the Maumee River Yacht Club. Interment will be private at Calvary Cemetery. Coyle Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorial contributions can be made to Susan G. Komen of Northwest Ohio or Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Please view Linda’s memorial video tribute and leave a condolence message for the family at CoyleFuneralHome.com.

Linda Louise Peters Andrus

April 17, 1960 - November 21, 2016