Obituary
Andrew Hovgarth Kristen died unexpectedly on Friday, October 18. He was born on September 28, 1960. He is preceded in death by his father David and by his younger brother Brian. Born in Grand Rapids, Andy was raised in Kalamazoo's Winchell neighborhood. He played on a football scholarship at Grand Valley State and earned his B.A. degree at Western Michigan University He is survived by his mother, Sandy Kristen; brother, Jeffrey Kristen; sons, Cameron Kristen and Roe Warner; niece and nephews Macy, Shae and Oz Kristen; partner Anne Lundquist; and a long list of dear friends. The family will hold a service at three o'clock on Friday, November 22 at First United Methodist Church at 212 S. Park Street in downtown Kalamazoo. Light refreshments will follow. The family will hold a service at three o'clock on Friday, November 22 at First United Methodist Church at 212 S. Park Street in downtown Kalamazoo. Light refreshments will follow. Contributions in Andy's memory may be made to The Zen Peacemakers, 190 Valley Vista Lane, Boulder CO 80302. Donations via PayPal: https://hive.zenpeacemakers.org/donations/general_fund. Please indicate that the donation is in memory of Andy Kristen for the NAT Scholarship Fund or you may give to the charity of your choice if you wish to honor Andy in that way. Friends may leave a condolence message for the family at www.joldersma-klein.com.