Wesley Gaylord Andrews was born on November 29, 1968, in Wagner, SD to Caroline Andrews. Wes started his spiritual journey at Avera Hospital in Sioux Falls on December 11, 2022.

At the time Caroline was waiting for the arrival of her baby, her sister-in-law Helen Andrews was in the Burke Hospital awaiting the arrival of her baby. Caroline had nurses call numerous times if Helen had given birth, at her last call she was informed she became an aunt to niece Karla Andrews Kirkpatrick – 20 minutes later a nurse called from Wagner to inform Helen that Caroline gave birth to Wesley. Day after Thanksgiving we were blessed with 2 little blessings.

Wesley spent his childhood around Bonesteel and Milks camp. He spent his childhood with his mom and Aunt Donna Bearer. Wesley became close to all families in the community. He was an example of what our ancestors believed "a child is raised by the community".

Wesley attended Milks Camp head start. He attended grade school 1-8 ^th grade and high school at Bonesteel Public School. He graduated from BHS in May 1988. He also attended some college in Mitchell. Wes worked for Divines in Bonesteel for 25 years. He also worked for AJ for 3 years. At the time of his passing Wes was currently employed by SWA Rosebud Sioux Tribe.

Wesley's most favorite part time activity was playing softball. He played 25 years with the Mad Dogs and after his cousin Kevin Andrewes passed he started his team Vegas Boys in honor of Kevin. He was always proud of his boys win or lose. During his time playing with Mad Dogs he became hunka (adopted) brothers with the Chasing Hawk boys – Glen, Speedy, Lil Todd and Dean, Sister Bev. We became very close to his ball team members as family.

In the Summer of 2010, his health was becoming an issue with his heart. He was referred to Rochester for further testing. His Uncle Jesse and Aunt Helen made sure he made his appointment. His Uncle Jesse and Wes made numerous trips to Rochester- they would come home teasing abo9ut how much eggs Uncle Jesse would eat at Denny's and how much McNuggets Wes would eat at McDonalds.

In 1993 Wes met Tiffany Ferneau- to this relationship 2 children were born. Lonna Mae and Owen Joshua. In 2005 he met Jill Shipman to this relationship 3 children were born- Hayden, Cayson, Noah (deceased as infant)

In 2015 he met his fiancé Drew Harrold and accepted her son Elijah as his own.

Wes is survived by his fiancé Drew Harrold and her son Elijah. His children Lonna Mae (Joe), Owen, Hayden, Cayson. Grandchildren Lonny Andrews and Evelyn Young. Siblings Severt Young Beare Jr, Melvin Young Beare, Mary, Ursula Ulrich. Special cousins Juanita Beare, Bernadette Stars, Leonard Beare. Aunts Rita Carlson, Winifred Andres. Uncle Jesse Andrews Jr.

Preceded in death by his mother Caroline Andrews, Father Severt Young Beare Sr, son Noah Andrews, Grandparents Jesse Sr and Mercy Stone Arrow Andrews. Aunts Donna Beare, Margaret Williams, Josephine LaPointe, and Joyce Andrews. Uncles Hampton, Stanford, Conrad, Ronald. Marvin, Dana, Wilfred. Sisters Lena Cheryl Young Beare.

Wes leaves to mourn many cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends on his softball team and those he played against.

NOTE SERVICE CHANGE

Funeral services for Wes Andrews, age 54, of Bonesteel, SD will be held on Tues day , December 20, 2022 at 11:00 AM at City Hall in Bonesteel, SD.  Burial will be in the Ponca Creek UCC Cemetery, St. Charles, SD.  There will be a visitation that begins on Monday at 3:00 PM and will continue until the time of the service on Tuesday at the Hall.