![This picture just kills me :( what a smile she had and could put on others' faces. She lived her life to serve... such an inspiration ❤ Love you Andrea so much [Posted by Mary Loken]](https://photo.forevermissed.com/lst/a/n/andrea-jean-tveit/p/0124477_96x96_9bd8bd.jpg "This picture just kills me :( what a smile she had and could put on others' faces. She lived her life to serve... such an inspiration ❤ Love you Andrea so much [Posted by Mary Loken]")
October 17, 2015
October 17, 2015
Thinking of you today <3
This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Andrea Tveit, 31, born on October 17, 1980 and passed away on May 24, 2012. We will remember her forever. Please feel free to Light a Candle at the bottom of this page.
Funeral services for Andrea Tveit of Roseau will be held on Wednesday, May 30th at 11 AM at Messiah Lutheran Church in Roseau. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5-7 PM with a 7:00 Prayer Service at Helgeson Funeral Home in Roseau; and one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at the Fairview Cemetery.
Andrea Jean Tveit passed away unexpectedly on May 24, 2012 at LifeCare Medical Center at the age of 31 years.
Andrea was born on October 17, 1980 to Arlan and Nancy (Lindberg) Tveit in Roseau, MN. She grew up there and attended Roseau School where she was active with many organizations. She loved all kinds of sports, keeping stats for her brother’s youth hockey games and was a member of the first co-op girls’ hockey team with Roseau, Crookston and Thief River Falls. She played fastpitch softball for 6 years and considered going to the State Tournament one of her greatest achievements.
She had many fond memories of attending Blue Water Bible Camps and traveled to several ELCA youth national conventions both as a student and as a chaperone.
After graduating from high school in 1999 she went on to college at Bemidji State University where she obtained degrees in Business and Sports Management, graduating in 2004; also working for the team laundry and learning to drive the Zamboni.
Andrea participated in several Habitats for Humanity projects while at Bemidji. Following college she became a member of the NCCC AmeriCorps based out of Charleston, SC for two years performing various service projects throughout the southeast and helped with disaster relief after hurricane Katrina. Andrea overcame her fear of flying and logged many air miles in a few years. She only needed 4 more states on her quest to see all 50!
She had a great love for animals, especially horses and cats and enjoyed helping with projects around the farm and often organized special fun family events. Goose hunting trips with her uncle, brothers and cousins were always an adventure.
Andrea developed a new found interest in cooking and baking and liked to try new recipes. She would often send "cookie care packages" along with crocheted baby blankets to her friends far and wide. Most recently, Andrea was the secretary at Messiah Lutheran Church. She also had been the assistant coach for the Roseau JV softball team this spring.
She was a kind and generous soul that always looked for the good in everyone and shared her love for the Lord with all her heart.
She is survived by her parents, Arlan and Nancy Tveit , her brothers, Marc and Brian; her grandparents, Dwaine and Marjorie Tveit all of Roseau; many aunts, uncles, cousins, special friends and her cats. Preceding her in death were her grandparents, Kenneth and Violet Lindberg.
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October 17, 2015
October 17, 2015
Thinking of you today & celebrating your life while listening to 'Mark Schultz'!! You & your family are always in my prayers SBOTL!!
May 24, 2015
May 24, 2015
The sunshine woke the world up today and your brothers are busy farming the day away ♡ thinking of you and smiling in your memory darlin! Your mom and Kali got to spend time together yesterday, they had fun planting the garden and flowers! Your dad showed Kal a thing or two on the piano. Thank you for sharing your amazing family with us, until we meet again dear! Xo
October 17, 2014
October 17, 2014
To one of the October birthday girls: you are missed today and every day and always in my heart!
October 17, 2013
October 17, 2013
Thinking of you a lot today on your birthday - love and miss you :)
August 25, 2013
August 25, 2013
Love the memories a song brings on <3 listening to Angel by Sarah McLachlan. Miss you always sis
May 27, 2013
May 27, 2013
SBOTL! Oh how I miss you friend!! Thinking of you and how blessed I am to have such a powerful guardian angel by my side every second of my day! Love you and my heart is happy that you are with me :) Shari
May 24, 2013
May 24, 2013
Woke up to sunshine & song birds, thought of you smiling down on us! We are having a bon fire for you tonight sis, love&miss you!!
March 16, 2013
March 16, 2013
Andrea!!
We all miss you very much. Wish you were still here and not a day goes by in practice that I don't think about you!
Love you girl!
We all miss you very much. Wish you were still here and not a day goes by in practice that I don't think about you!
Love you girl!
October 18, 2012
October 18, 2012
Andrea,
You may be gone but will always be in my heart. Thinking of you often but especially on your birthday. Love and miss you lots.
You may be gone but will always be in my heart. Thinking of you often but especially on your birthday. Love and miss you lots.
October 17, 2012
October 17, 2012
"Those we love don't go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear."
Remembering Andrea on her October B'day. Love and miss you!
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear."
Remembering Andrea on her October B'day. Love and miss you!
October 17, 2012
October 17, 2012
32 years ago today you were born Andrea, and today I want to celebrate your life! The Fall Birthdays! I started volunteering this month in memory of you and I want you to know I think of you every day. Much love always.
July 26, 2012
July 26, 2012
Think of you every day and how much we all miss you! xoxo until we meet again Andrea
June 16, 2012
June 16, 2012
My heart goes out to your family. I met Andrea during both our freshman year at BSU. I was 29 years old with 3 kids and she was one of the few traditional age students who accepted me as a classmate. She and another student even set-up my very first email account! Something as small as that had a profound effect on my life and speaks volumes about her. With deepest sympathy. Marcia
June 4, 2012
June 4, 2012
Andrea, you left us too soon! We had many more family events to share and we'll miss you terribly. You always made our time together FUN. I especially remember the bonfire last Christmas with cats in our laps to keep warm. Such a generous, caring young woman, always interested in others. Through all the tears, I smile because you were a big part of my life and I'll remember you always. Luv
June 1, 2012
June 1, 2012
My dearest Ashwee,
Although my hearts aches right now, I have so many memories to remind me of you and keep me going: Singing "Santa Baby" during Xmas, Cops and Robbers on the farm, watching you slowly unwrap all your xmas and being so impressed by your patience, hand written notes on your "big girl" stationary. I love you forever! you will be missed.
Although my hearts aches right now, I have so many memories to remind me of you and keep me going: Singing "Santa Baby" during Xmas, Cops and Robbers on the farm, watching you slowly unwrap all your xmas and being so impressed by your patience, hand written notes on your "big girl" stationary. I love you forever! you will be missed.
May 30, 2012
May 30, 2012
My heart goes out to Andrea's loved ones. I knew her from her work with AmeriCorps*NCCC in Charleston, SC. She was a dedicated, hard-working leader committed to improving others' lives through national and community service.
May 30, 2012
May 30, 2012
I would have never guessed that the young women behind the H4H booth at the freshman orientation picnic would have such a positive influence on my life. It began with the desire to meet friends and help others, something Square had dedicated her life to. Enroute from flipping waffles, to training in the next zamboni driver, to framing in a house in OKC. Miss you! Peaches
May 30, 2012
May 30, 2012
We were so fortunate to spend the day with Andrea when she came out to Seattle last summer. While our time together that day was far too short it was amazing to see just what a kind, strong, and beautiful person she turned out to be. On behalf of all of your extended family in Seattle, we miss you Auni!
May 29, 2012
May 29, 2012
I worked with Andrea and 3 other lovely ladies and an old man named Jim in Vandervoort, Arkansas in the summer of 2009. She was an amazingly positive person! She was always happy no matter what happened and that energy spread to all of us! I know she loved her friends and family back home deeply, because she spoke of them often. My heart goes out to all of you. She will be missed.
May 29, 2012
May 29, 2012
I had the amazing opportunity to work with Andrea in Arkansas on the state parks trail crew. Andrea you are a saint. I am so glad I got to know you, I miss hanging out in the RV campers after work, talking about work or talkin with Jimmie and wendy. And yes I miss the 19 egg omelets on a saturday morning breakfast. Thanks for all the Cookie Care Packages, Miss ya Mike
May 29, 2012
May 29, 2012
Papa,
Sunday 19 egg omelets, pushin' Jimmie down the mountain, my beautiful birthday cake, Me lost in the woods,glory hands dance. I revered you completely and aspire to be the person you believed I was. I will miss u more than u will ever know, blessed am I to have known such a profoundly generous loving person. U owe me a million hugs:)
Sunday 19 egg omelets, pushin' Jimmie down the mountain, my beautiful birthday cake, Me lost in the woods,glory hands dance. I revered you completely and aspire to be the person you believed I was. I will miss u more than u will ever know, blessed am I to have known such a profoundly generous loving person. U owe me a million hugs:)
May 29, 2012
May 29, 2012
Square, you are a kind, honest and generous person and may you look down on all those you've helped in your life from your place in heaven with joy! My brief time of having you in my life didn't prevent me from realizing that you were a great person and the life you led here on earth reinforces that as well. Thank you for your example of how to live a life!
May 28, 2012
May 28, 2012
Square,
I have fond memories of getting a ride on the zamboni, playing broom ball, habitat breakfasts and habitat trips with you. You were always a positive spirit to be around and a great friend. I'm so blessed to have had you in my life even for a short time. Heaven has a new angel, He has big plans for you! -- Gizmo
I have fond memories of getting a ride on the zamboni, playing broom ball, habitat breakfasts and habitat trips with you. You were always a positive spirit to be around and a great friend. I'm so blessed to have had you in my life even for a short time. Heaven has a new angel, He has big plans for you! -- Gizmo
May 28, 2012
May 28, 2012
Andrea,
I heard the news through mutual friends and from now on when I think of the words "mutual friends" you can be sure that I will always think of you. For that sums up your approach to dealing with anyone and everyone. You were a great friend to all. Best Smile & Hardest slapshot in the league - get it to the point. Get it to Tveit.
I heard the news through mutual friends and from now on when I think of the words "mutual friends" you can be sure that I will always think of you. For that sums up your approach to dealing with anyone and everyone. You were a great friend to all. Best Smile & Hardest slapshot in the league - get it to the point. Get it to Tveit.
May 28, 2012
May 28, 2012
Memories: two of us riding the two seater bike, cling wrapping me to my bed when I was trying to nap, making a birthday card made from candy bars, or punching me everytime I swore. And let me tell you Andrea did not know her strength. How about the time the two of us dipping Shari in the lake and don't forget "Bemidji Beaver Breakfast". Love you. You will be forever missed. Many prayers.
May 28, 2012
May 28, 2012
Andrea,
You were a person that I always looked up to. You had such a great heart, very close to the Lord and always willing to lend a helping hand. We have so many memories that I just don't know where to start. It was a difficult day when I became PMV instead of PMS and then Doc. You did quite well adjusting to the changes.
You were a person that I always looked up to. You had such a great heart, very close to the Lord and always willing to lend a helping hand. We have so many memories that I just don't know where to start. It was a difficult day when I became PMV instead of PMS and then Doc. You did quite well adjusting to the changes.
May 28, 2012
May 28, 2012
Thank you so much coach Tveit for being apart of our lives. You really meant a lot to the softball program. You weren't only our coach, but you were our friend. We appreciate everything you have done for us and you are truly a great role model. We will always remember you!
May 28, 2012
May 28, 2012
Dear Coach Tveit. You were an amazing woman! You told everyone to never give up! You truly were huge inspiration to me. You will be forever missed by everyone who had a chance to get to meet you. And everyone who heard about how much of an impact you had on everyone.. rest in peace coach tveit! You will be missed forever..It Have fun playing softball everyday.!
May 28, 2012
May 28, 2012
Andrea.
There are so many memories of you as a young girl going to daycare at my moms house. you were so full of life and everytime I saw you in the later years you would always come up to us with that unforgetable smile to say hi and let me know how you were doing. You will be greatly missed but never forgot! Love ~ torie
There are so many memories of you as a young girl going to daycare at my moms house. you were so full of life and everytime I saw you in the later years you would always come up to us with that unforgetable smile to say hi and let me know how you were doing. You will be greatly missed but never forgot! Love ~ torie
May 27, 2012
May 27, 2012
Continued-Bike police at BSU, upgrading to an answer machine, moving you out "last minute" in the dorms, walks, Habitat trip-Sweet Home Alabama, puppy chow, ER, many hours spent at the front desk @ BSU, Marc w/ a "c", cage visits and the list could go on as tears are rolling down my face! You are missed SBOTL and my prayers go out constantly for you and your family! HUGS TO ALL!!
May 27, 2012
May 27, 2012
My dearest Andrea where shall I begin? I truly admired your generosity &passion for everything you believed in. Today we celebrated your dads birthday &Wednesday we will celebrate your beautiful life. I'll always remember the phone call I received @ 6AM the last day of summer vaca from the angry postal worker that my graduation present u sent was leaking (shrimp!) :) I'll be missing u...
May 27, 2012
May 27, 2012
From the Maple Hall, Bemidji State Community, we are very sorry to hear of your passing. We enjoyed your company on Maple 4B and being your neighbor for a year. It sounds like you have had some amazing experiences and good influences on your communities since leaving BSU. Sending God's blessings to your family.
May 27, 2012
May 27, 2012
Andrea,
It was so great to meet you at BSU. You brought a lot of smiles to many people. You will be missed.
It was so great to meet you at BSU. You brought a lot of smiles to many people. You will be missed.
May 27, 2012
May 27, 2012
I will always remember making S'mores with you and Lucy. I will always remember your beautiful smile, Andrea, and your love of basketball. We always talked about meeting at the courts for some reason, remember?! Which was funny considering the fact that I was not one to just show up "at the courts"! Thank you for making my days brighter at BSU. Rest in Peace, Andrea.
May 27, 2012
May 27, 2012
"Chief"
I can hardly say goodbye dear friend. I will never forget our Americorps days. Thank you for all that you taught me. I will never forget your smile and "we can do it" attitude. To your family, I wish you peace. Andrea was an amazing, kind woman. I will keep you in my heart. Silver 4 forever!
I can hardly say goodbye dear friend. I will never forget our Americorps days. Thank you for all that you taught me. I will never forget your smile and "we can do it" attitude. To your family, I wish you peace. Andrea was an amazing, kind woman. I will keep you in my heart. Silver 4 forever!
May 27, 2012
May 27, 2012
To my Dearest Square Belly! :)
There is one thing I know and that is your trust in our Lord! You lived your life for Him and did what was God's will! I will never forget all your stories, all your random acts of kindness for others, your traditional/stubborn ways, walking you home in the State s-ball tourney in '99, your surprise b-day in the dorm,
There is one thing I know and that is your trust in our Lord! You lived your life for Him and did what was God's will! I will never forget all your stories, all your random acts of kindness for others, your traditional/stubborn ways, walking you home in the State s-ball tourney in '99, your surprise b-day in the dorm,
May 27, 2012
May 27, 2012
Andrea, You were an angel on earth and all of us that spent time with you are blessed to have memories of that great smile! I was sure you were just another teenager I had to work with at the C-store but you became a friend. You were so fun and when I was having a bad day it took only minutes for you to do something goofy to make me smile. I haven't seen you lately but will miss you!
May 26, 2012
May 26, 2012
Andrea,
There are many things that we are going to miss but I hope we can find comfort in knowing you have made it to the "Ultimate Destination" Watch over the family as they need mounds of hope & strength the I am confident the Lord will provide. Love always, missing you! xoxo Kayla p.s. have your goalie pads on when I get there ;) xoxo
There are many things that we are going to miss but I hope we can find comfort in knowing you have made it to the "Ultimate Destination" Watch over the family as they need mounds of hope & strength the I am confident the Lord will provide. Love always, missing you! xoxo Kayla p.s. have your goalie pads on when I get there ;) xoxo
May 26, 2012
May 26, 2012
Andrea, U are the best dirty girl! u can play softball all day now up there... i didnt get to know u very well but the stuff u did around me showed u were a great coach and i made me laugh every day i saw u please watch over mikenna and make her focus on pitching Lisa p.s. be a dirty girl!!!!!!!!! Don't forget my puppy chow when i get up there:)
May 26, 2012
May 26, 2012
Rest in Peace, Dear Andrea, 'square pants, sponge Bob',
I can still remember the moment you fell in love with building a house in Oklahoma City....it was 9:25 am Monday morning. We pounded a few nails into some boards and raised a wall and you were hooked, in 25 minutes. I never called you Andrea, I was so confused as to your real name. But I shall never forget your enthusiasm for life
I can still remember the moment you fell in love with building a house in Oklahoma City....it was 9:25 am Monday morning. We pounded a few nails into some boards and raised a wall and you were hooked, in 25 minutes. I never called you Andrea, I was so confused as to your real name. But I shall never forget your enthusiasm for life
May 26, 2012
May 26, 2012
I didn't have the privilege of knowing Andrea personally but as a parent, my daughter got to spend 2-3 hours almost every day for the past 3 months with Andrea. I know she was impacted greatly by having "Tveit" as her JV softball coach and was honored to know her and her spark of passion for the sport of softball. My prayers are with you all as you grieve the loss of such a special gal..
May 26, 2012
May 26, 2012
May the lord watch over your family during this difficult time. Andrea, you were always a light of sunshine at everything you did. My most recent memories of you, were you helping with the Little Brother/Sister Christmas Party and Teresa talking about what an amazing coach you are.
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October 17, 2015
October 17, 2015
Thinking of you today <3
October 17, 2015
October 17, 2015
Thinking of you today & celebrating your life while listening to 'Mark Schultz'!! You & your family are always in my prayers SBOTL!!
May 24, 2015
May 24, 2015
The sunshine woke the world up today and your brothers are busy farming the day away ♡ thinking of you and smiling in your memory darlin! Your mom and Kali got to spend time together yesterday, they had fun planting the garden and flowers! Your dad showed Kal a thing or two on the piano. Thank you for sharing your amazing family with us, until we meet again dear! Xo
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May 26, 2020
by Kirby Coach
I got an an email the other day reminding me of the passing of a great friend. So, I visited the site once again and took a walk down memory lane. Andrea you were always so thoughtful and caring - quick to give even the simplest reminder of loyalty and trust. Your smile was infectious.
Fast forward ......I've been teaching; taking care of my family; raising my kids; coaching at the youth levels and playing some hockey myself. And just recently, almost 8 years since my last post, I was named the Assistant Girls Hockey Coach of the FIRST EVER Pine City Girls Hockey team. My buddy Bill and I will be leading a group of yound ladies that have grown together through the game of hockey. Not much has changed since 1999 and 2000 - except now, it'll be my own daughter on the ice and I can only hope she has the game sense of Tveit. The hard slapshot - like Tveit. The tenacity. The willingness to learn and the ability to always be a great teammate.... Andrea you are missed. Your smile is with me forever. I can't wait to tell these young Lady Dragon about you!
Sincerely,
Kirby Coach
Fast forward ......I've been teaching; taking care of my family; raising my kids; coaching at the youth levels and playing some hockey myself. And just recently, almost 8 years since my last post, I was named the Assistant Girls Hockey Coach of the FIRST EVER Pine City Girls Hockey team. My buddy Bill and I will be leading a group of yound ladies that have grown together through the game of hockey. Not much has changed since 1999 and 2000 - except now, it'll be my own daughter on the ice and I can only hope she has the game sense of Tveit. The hard slapshot - like Tveit. The tenacity. The willingness to learn and the ability to always be a great teammate.... Andrea you are missed. Your smile is with me forever. I can't wait to tell these young Lady Dragon about you!
Sincerely,
Kirby Coach
Paula's pillow
May 30, 2012
by Paula Vigen
Everyone knew that I really did not like feet and they also knew that I was very particular about my pillow. Funny how they take a picture of my poor pillow sitting on the floor and all of there feet by it.
Andrea in shorts
May 30, 2012
by Paula Vigen
I find it funny when looking back at this picture how everyone in the picture has a dress except one person. Surpise... it is Andrea :) I sure am going to miss you.