The Rev. Myron D. Andes died on February 27, 2026, at the age of 71 (1954—2026).
Myron is survived by his former partner, the Rev. Shelley Page. He was preceded in death by his parents, Myron D. Andes and Mary Andes, and his sister, Anita Andes.
A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Minnesota Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 10715 Zenith Ave S, Minneapolis MN. Colleagues are warmly invited to attend in person or join the livestream on Zoom or YouTube. Clergy are invited to robe and process. There will be an opportunity during the service to share brief memories of Rev. Andes, both in person or online. Those who wish to speak live on Zoom, or plan to robe and process, are asked to contact Shelley Page at shelleypage.imagine@gmail.com.
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/3953901346 (Meeting ID: 395 390 1346)
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/GpWnk0QnZ2I
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s own choosing. UURMaPA will contribute to the UUMA Endowment Fund in honor of our colleague’s ministry.
Notes of condolence may be sent to Rev. Shelley Page, 261 Coddington Rd Apt B, Ithaca NY 14850.
A more complete obituary will be forthcoming after biographical research has been completed. It will be published in an upcoming issue of Elderberries and posted on the UURMaPA website.If any readers would wish to contribute information or reminiscences, we would welcome them. Please send them to UURMaPA’s clergy obituary editor, Rev. Kathleen Fowler at kathleenclarkfowler@gmail.com