Andrew Ryan Roberts

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Andrew Roberts' love for life doesn’t end with his sudden death. Dr. Roberts passed away on August 14, 2023, at the age of 34, in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood. Born in Fontana, CA, Dr. Roberts was only four years old when he told his mother that he had dreams of becoming a doctor or scientist. Before he began this pursuit, he lived an active, adventurous life, played football, wrestled, and sang in choir. His love of music led him to play the saxophone and trumpet. He DJ’d every chance he could get. After graduating from Toby Johnson Middle School and Franklin High School in Elk Grove, CA, he narrowed his focus and began the long and arduous journey to become a surgeon. He earneed his B.S. in Biology and Pre-Med from California State University, Monterey Bay; a Master’s of Biomedical Sciences, and then finally his Medical Degree from Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ. With a brother based in Illinois and a series of medical school rotations in the Midwest, he moved to Chicago with his German Shepard Callee, to begin his medical career. Dr. Roberts loved Chicago, not only for the hospital systems, but for the new experiences that allowed his curiosity to flourish as he continued his pursuit to become a surgeon. His gifted intellect, creativity, and entrepreneurial grit made him unstoppable, finding near mastery in anything he set his eyes on. Whether it was his side projects or hobbies that spanned cooking, DJ-ing, intramural sports, photography, or his 3D modeling and printing business, his brilliance gave him a natural talent for everything. He marched to the beat of his own drum; a drum, loud yet gentle and so nurturing its gravity was like the sun. He was loyal, goofy, determined, kind, and tenacious with a charm that shined through his smile. Andrew lived with passion, courage, compassion, and fierce independence. His death leaves us changed in everlasting, significant, and painful ways. We will forever realize the devastating effects of his perfectionism. However, we will firmly embody Dr. Roberts' legacy of determination, intelligence, strength, and warmth. Cherished son of Michael and Michele Minor, father of Brayden Monson, and loving brother of Amber Rose, Ashton, Ryan, Jabre, and Brionna. Preceded in death by grandparents Clyde, Myrtle, and Queen Esther McDowell and Arthur Lee and Johnny Minor. He leaves behind a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins. His legacy lives on through family, friends, fraternity brothers, colleagues, and patients. Private family services will be held in Sacramento, CA. For more information email: ashton@minlo.io. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Black Mental Health Alliance in the name of Andrew Ryan Roberts. Arrangements by Inclusive Funeral Care, 773-318-1305 or www.InclusiveFuneralCare.com.

Andrew Ryan Roberts

January 10, 1989 - August 14, 2023