Brian Scott Andrews

Brian Scott Andrews – July 2, 1971 – May 9, 2026

Brian Scott Andrews, 54, of Mist, Oregon, passed away on May 9, 2026, after a 2 1/2 year battle with glioblastoma. Born in Seattle, Washington, Brian lived a life full of passion, adventure, and deep loyalty to the people and places he loved. Brian grew up in the Pacific Northwest, a region that shaped his lifelong love of the outdoors. He moved to Oregon in 2014, eventually settling in the quiet, wooded landscape of Mist, where he found a true sense of home. In April 2020, he married the love of his life, Kathleen, and the two built a beautiful partnership rooted in devotion, laughter, and shared adventures. Professionally, Brian was a talented salesperson with a natural ability to connect with people. He could talk to anyone, win anyone over, and leave them smiling. That same charisma made him a spirited and unforgettable friend to all who knew him. Outside of work, Brian was a man who lived fully. Brian was, above all, a man who loved doing things with his hands and being outside. He was happiest carving through fresh powder on a snowboard, pulling crab pots on the coast, or tearing down a trail on his ATV.  He was an experienced gearhead and motorcycle enthusiast who loved the rumble of an engine and the freedom of the open road. He was a dedicated forest steward who took pride in cutting wood and caring for the land around him. Brian was also a passionate collector, surrounding himself with the things that told the story of who he was. Brian is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen Andrews, and his brother, David Andrews. He was preceded in death by his father, Michael Andrews and his mother, Judith Andrews. Brian will be deeply missed by his family and his wide circle of friends. While Brian was not one for church pews, he lived with a quiet faith, treating the forests, rivers, and mountains of the Northwest as his cathedral. May he find eternal peace in the presence of the Creator whose handiwork he admired every single day. Not known by many, Brian's favorite movies included Clint Eastwood Westerns. From one of his most watched films, "The Good, The Bad & The Ugly," Clint Eastwood says at the end, "In this world, there are two kinds of people, my friend. Those with loaded guns, and those who dig." Brian was always the one holding the gun, ready for whatever came next, living life entirely on his own terms.