Andrew Allen

Beloved husband, father, son and brother, Andrew Allen Arvig, passed from this life unexpectedly on November 28, 2021. He was the first son of Allen and Valorie Arvig, born December 27, 1989 in St. George, Utah. Andy was born with a happy and cheerful disposition, and was always adventuresome and curious. Living on a small farm in the Hurricane valley, Andy enjoyed all outdoor activities that the farm provided as well as the rural lifestyle. He was a hard worker!! He participated in wrestling, track and field, and football in his high school years. He loved the scouting program and his leaders and was an Eagle Scout. He graduated from Hurricane High, followed by a two year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints to the Italy Milan Mission. Following his mission, he attended Dixie State University, graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in Integrated Studies and receiving an Army commission through the ROTC program at Dixie. He married the love of his life, Anna Kyrychenko on May 10, 2013 in the St. George Temple, and they are the parents of two adorable daughters, Amelia (7) and Avia (5). Following college graduation, he worked for the Boy Scouts of America, Great Salt Lake Council as an executive. He was also active in the Utah National Guard, attaining the rank of Captain. Following a job offer in Virginia, the family relocated in the summer of 2018 to Chesapeake, where he began working for Northrup Grumman as a military analyst. He continued his military service in the Virginia National Guard. Andy loved taking his family on one adventure after another. Camping, travelling, spending time at the beach and just enjoying nature were among his favorite hobbies. He was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and had been serving as the Elder's Quorum President in his ward. He was happy to share his testimony at any time. He was a friend to all and will be deeply missed.

He is survived by his wife, Anna and daughters, Amelia and Avia; parents, Allen and Valorie Arvig, siblings Carla, Debra, Pamela (Monte), DeAnna (Blair), Joshua (Tina), Krista, Tessa (Abe), Joseph (Kristine), Paul, and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.