Andrew Joseph Merritt

Andrew loved to play baseball. He started with t-ball and ended with high school baseball. He played on numerous rec ball, travel ball, and school teams.

Andrew graduated from Citrus Valley High School in Redlands, California with his High School Diploma and went on to graduate from Crafton Hills College with his Associate’s Degree in Business Administration. After that, he graduated from California Baptist University with his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration.

As Andrew got older his love for cars, trucks, and off-road activities grew. He also built his Oma’s Chevy Silverado into a trophy truck; this was one of his proudest accomplishments.

He loved going camping and off-roading as often as he could. He grew up riding dirt bikes and in the last few years, he purchased a Can-Am Maverick, which became his new favorite.

He also enjoyed going target shooting with his friends. This is where he was the happiest, you could tell he was in his element.

Andrew had a long-time girlfriend, Nickole. They were together for almost seven years, and they did everything together. Three years ago, they got a puppy and named her Oakley. Oakley was Andrew’s baby and best friend. He was always checking in on her and wanted her to go everywhere with him.

While Andrew’s time on Earth is over, we believe his life with the Lord is just beginning.

He will be sorely missed by so many.