Andrew Crockett • - 2005

Andrew Crockett, 15, 1716 7th St. NW, Minot, ND, died Thursday, April 7, 2005, at Trinity hospital in Minot.

Andrew Steven Crockett was born on July 21, 1989, the son of Robert Steven and Carla Rae (Chaput) Crockett in Davenport, Iowa. His family moved to Springfield, IL, in September of 1989, and in October of 1992, moved to Minot. Andrew attended Little Flower Catholic Pre-school. He attended Kindergarten through the 5th grade at North Hill Elementary School. He was a student at Bishop Ryan High School from 6th grade until this, his freshman year.

He was an active member in the scouting program for nine years. He was active in Cub Scout Pack #425, where he earned the Cub Scout highest honor, "The Arrow of Light". While in the Boy Scout Troop #425, Andrew enjoyed camping and spending time with his dad. Andrew was currently at the rank of Life Scout with only his Eagle project to complete.

Andrew loved sports. During his years of school, he was active in football, basketball, and track. He also liked to bowl and play baseball. Basketball was his love, as he was a member of the Magic City Heat traveling basketball team for four years.

In addition to the sports he played, he also participated in piano, band, and the Jr. Varsity Jazz Band. He was a percussionist, who loved to play the drums. He was also a member of the Jr. High Honor Society. He was elected class president by his peers during his 7th and 8th grade years. He was also a member of the student council at Bishop Ryan.

He was an Altar Server for five years at Our Lady of Grace and enjoyed going to Sonshine Bible Camp.

Andrew loved spending time with his friends, cousins, and family. He loved chatting online with friends on MSN, playing video games and just hanging out.

Surviving family includes: parents: Robert and Carla Crockett of Minot; sisters: Danielle Rae, and Amanda Chaput Crockett of Minot; paternal grandparents: Della and Floyd Crockett of Langdon;
aunts and uncles: Steve and Denise (Chaput) Bielejeski of Hampshire, Illinois; Dave and Dorothy (Chaput) McCullough of Grand Forks, ND; Robert and Sonia (Chaput) Heinle of Buchanan, ND; Dave and Sylvia (Chaput) Fetsch of Langdon, ND; Tom and Barb Crockett of Langdon; Jeff and Catherine Crockett of Salina, CA; Dave and Edie (Crockett) West of Boise, ID; Larry and Susan Crockett of Landgon; Rick and Carolyn Crockett of Langdon; and Dennis and Sandy Crockett of Langdon; numerous cousins and Patches, the family's beloved pet dog.

Andrew was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Sylveo "Sid" and Charlotte Chaput.

Mass of Christian Burial: Tuesday, April 12, 2005, at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Minot, ND.

Interment: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, ND.

Visitation: Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. and Monday, 9 am to 4 pm, in Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.

Vigil Prayer Service: Monday at 7 p.m. in the church.

In lieu of flowers and plants, memorials are preferred to the Andrew Steven Crockett Memorial Scholarship Fund at Bishop Ryan High School, Minot.

Celebrants: Bishop Paul Zipfel - Presider, Father Gene Lindemann - Homilist
FatherKeith Streifel - Prayer Service Officiant

Music: Processional Hymn: "Be Not Afraid"
Offertory Hymn: "You Are Mine"
Communion Hymn: "I Am the Bread of Life" & "Here I Am Lord"
Special CD Selection: "I Can Only Imagine"
Commendation: "Song of Farewell"
Recessional Hymn: "On Eagle's Wings" & "Jesus Remember Me"
Bishop Liturgy Church Choir & Our Lady of Grace Church Choir, Song Leaders
Kathy Haberlack and Beth Chapman, accompanists

Honorary Bearers: Andrew's family, friends, and his Freshmen classmates at Bishop Ryan High School.

Active Bearers: Austin Vetter, Brooks Backes, Ryan Kasper, T.J. Wald, Blake Eggl, Dustin Bartsch, Cole Krueger, Shay Packulak, Zac Larson

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