Andrew was born on December 21, 1951, in Idaho Falls to Warren George Mikkola and Theresa Steinkrauss Mikkola. He attended Idaho Falls High School, the University of Idaho in Moscow, and Idaho State University.

He married Brenda Brown, August 16, 1973. They were later divorced.

Andrew is survived by three beautiful daughters: Jamie Rose Mikkola (Damion) Van Camp, Rikki Theresa Mikkola (Aaron) Quick, and Andria Jean Mikkola all of Aiken, South Carolina, and his mother Theresa G. Mikkola of Idaho Falls, and a brother Frederick A. (Janet) Mikkola, of Denver, Colorado.

He was preceded in death by his father, Warren G. Mikkola.

Andrew worked at various sites as an engineer and manager which included Allied Chemical in Idaho Falls; a coal powered plant in Butte, Montana; Winco in West Valley, New York; and the Department of Energy in Idaho Falls.

Andrew loved and respected the beauty of the land, mountains, rivers, streams, forest, wild life, big and small. In his own way, he became part of the Nature, he loved. Andrew was interested in and studied the American Indian culture and spirituality. His hobbies included woodworking, photography, reading, collecting antiques, and art.

Do not stand by my grave and weep. I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am a diamond glint of snow. I am the sunlights on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awake in the morning hush, I am the swift, uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circling flight. I am the soft starshine at night. Do not stand by my grave and cry. I am not there . . . I did not die. -Author Unknown

A vigil service will be at 6:00 p.m. Sunday, January 28, 2007, at Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First St. In Idaho Falls with Deacon Rick Bonney officiating. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 29, 2007 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, corner of 9th St. And Lee, with Father Joseph McDonald officiating.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.coltrinmortuary.com.

"We Love you and miss you so much. Be at peace my son".