Andrew Duncan Batin

March 13, 1967 - September 17, 2016

Andrew D. Batin (49) of Toppenish passed away at his home on Saturday September 17, 2016. Andrew was born in Yakima on March 13, 1967 to Arthur and Charlotte (Griswold) Batin. Andrew was raised and educated in Toppenish and South Dakota. He studied agriculture in tech school and worked as a ranch hand in South Dakota for years before moving back to Toppenish and working for the Yakama Nation Police Department as a patrol officer before medically retiring in the late 1990's. He enjoyed collecting guns, knives, spending time outdoors hunting and fishing, rodeo's and horses. He will be remembered for the care he provided for his mother, children and nieces and nephews. Andrew is survived by four brothers, Mark Batin of St. George, UT, Patrick George of St. Cloud, MN, Richard Batin of Miller, SD and Tim Batin of Toppenish. Visitation will be held on Saturday September 24, 2016 from 1-4PM at Colonial Funeral Home. Friends can send condolences at www.toppenishfunerals.com. Colonial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.