Andrei Bazdyrev Obituary

Andrei was a very dear friend to us. Although we lived at the same sity back in Siberia more so across the street from each other we met Andrei only at a time we came to America. He played a big part in the chain of events that brought us here. By meeting Frank, who called Andrei his Russian son, and introducing him to Siberia and the young children's theater studio from Novosibirsk, he sealed our fate.
We are forever grateful to Andrei not only for introducing us to Frank, but for the priceless advice and the tremendous support he gave us when we were just beginning our lives on this new continent. Andrei loved America -- and along with Frank , he helped us discover America...opening our minds and our hearts to many wonderful American traditions (summer BBQs, listening to Frank Zappa on a rainy evening, Bumbershoot in Seattle, enjoying great Seaside firework on the Fourth of July).
We will miss Andrei. Life will never be the same without him. But we will keep his memory alive, remembering Andrei as a wonderful friend, always willing to help and always giving good advice. He was one of those friends you could just count on. We will also remember him as a great father and family man (Juliana was his little sunshine and Stephanie made him a very happy man). We will also remember him as a caring and loving son to his late parents Evdokia and Ivan, who were very proud of Andrei's many accomplishments and, most of all, his big and his generous heart.
You were too young to leave this world!

Irina and Katia

Stephanie and all of Andrei's family and friends- Mark Knopfler never sounded so good. I will miss Andrei and hope that in his power you can find strength to live life to it's fullest. I will always remember Andrei.

We are from the same city in Siberia where Andrei grew up and it has been a privelege to call him a friend! None of us were ready for him to go. Rest in peace, Andrei.

Andrei was an amazing human being. All of us who knew him were very, very lucky.

Steph and Juliana,

My heart is with both of you during this very difficult time. Andrei was an amazing person, I'm thankful to have had the experience of knowing him and honored to have called him my friend.

The world has lost a beautiful person that was and continues to be a huge inspiration to me. Andrei is thought about every minute and missed deeply. Lots of love to Steph and Juliana always.

The world has a lost a beautiful person that was and still is a huge inspiration to me. He is in my thoughts every minute. Lot of love to Steph and Juliana.

Andrei was a wonderful man and father. He will be truly missed.