Steven Andrist

Minot, died Saturday,

March 21, 2020 in his

home.

We grieve the loss of

Steven like many who

knew him or knew of him.

He was a young man who

lifted others up, loved

with his whole heart and

forgave just as graciously.

Steven’s infectious laugh,

dimpled smile and sense

of humor so bright, hid

the depression that rid-

dled his thoughts.

Steven passed away in

his mother’s home in the

early hours of March 21

from a heroin overdose.

His mental health issues

led to struggles with add-

iction. These diseases

caused legal, financial and

family problems. Yet,

none of that compares to

the pain we feel with this

loss.

Bubba, you are loved

and missed! Your jokes,

laughter and smile will be

our fondest memories.

May you finally see how

loved you are. You are fi-

nally freed from your

chains. As family, we ask

that you help to battle

depression and addiction

through open, judgment

free conversations. Lift

each other up when we

struggle. Please reach out

if negative thoughts con-

sume your thoughts. Al-

ways see yourself as more

than any negative com-

ment, situation or cir-

cumstance. When you are

down, listen to songs like

‘Red Letters,” “Who You

Say I Am,” “Good Grace”

& “King of Kings” – just a

few of Steven’s go to

songs.

Steven’s death may not

be part of God’s plan. We

need to be open to the les-

son that Steven’s life and

death present to us. His

love for his family,

friends, Olive Garden, and

church family was greater

than the love he had for

himself. He would en-

courage you to keep fight-

ing the fight with all your

heart and know that you

are more!

Steven’s surviving fam-

ily includes: his mother

Heather Leier, Minot and

his father Calvin ‘CJ’ An-

drist, Minot; sisters Emily

Andrist, Mandan and Ad-

dyson Leier, Minot;

step-siblings Sheena La-

Vallie, Sasha LaVallie and

Tyler LaVallie, all of

Minot; maternal grand-

mother Renee Scott, Bran-

don, FL; along with

numerous aunts, uncles,

nieces, nephews and

many friends.

Steven was preceded in

death by: his

grandparents Franklin

‘Butch’ and Johanne An-

drist, Jerry Scott and Ed-

ward Southam and broth-

er Holden Ybarra.

Due to COVID-19 res-

trictions, Steven’s family

will celebrate his life with

a private service at the

Thomas Family Funeral

Home. A link to view a

livestream of the service,

as well as sharing of

memories and con-

dolences will be available

on his obituary page at

www.thomasfamilyfuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers,

memorials are preferred

to Embrace ND.

Interment will be held

at the Deering Lutheran

Church Cemetery at a date

to be determined.

An informal open-air

gathering will take place

at 7PM on Monday,

March 30th in the Eagles

Wings parking lot by Har-

leys Gas station. We will

release balloons in

memory of Steven and

share stories. Visit Em-

brace ND on Facebook for

more info.