Our loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, Gloyd Dale Anderson, 96, passed away on November 25, 2013 at home with his daughter by his side.
Born June 17, 1917 in Fountain Green, Utah to Joseph and Katie Marie Jensen Anderson.
Married Alice Johnson on November 18, 1946 in Elko, Nevada; later solemnized in the Manti Temple on June 17, 1954. Together, they raised five children in their home in Magna.
Gloyd worked as a sheep-herder off and on through his younger years, then to the Thermoid Rubber Plant in Nephi. He moved his family to Magna in 1955 where he started working for Kennecott Copper Smelter as a welder, and retired after twenty-eight years of service.
He served his country during WWII as an Army Medic in the Pacific Theater. During his time in the Army, he served on Iwo Jima where he saw combat and the US flag being raised in victory. Gloyd enjoyed traveling, watching the Utah Jazz, gardening in his yard, fishing, hunting with his sons, and socializing at the Magna Senior Center group.
He loved his animals, especially his cats and dogs. He freely gave his time in service to the church, working at church welfare farms, and fulfilling his church callings. He loved spending time with and playing with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, especially, Jalen, who loved his "Grandpa Great".
Survived by his children, Dee (Cheryl), Joy (Bill) Christensen, Kent, and William; six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife of sixty-six years, Alice; son, Gary; parents, and all of his siblings.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at at Redwood Memorial Estates Mortuary, 6500 South Redwood Road (1700 West), with a viewing one hour prior to the services.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from November 30 to December 1, 2013.
Born June 17, 1917 in Fountain Green, Utah to Joseph and Katie Marie Jensen Anderson.
Married Alice Johnson on November 18, 1946 in Elko, Nevada; later solemnized in the Manti Temple on June 17, 1954. Together, they raised five children in their home in Magna.
Gloyd worked as a sheep-herder off and on through his younger years, then to the Thermoid Rubber Plant in Nephi. He moved his family to Magna in 1955 where he started working for Kennecott Copper Smelter as a welder, and retired after twenty-eight years of service.
He served his country during WWII as an Army Medic in the Pacific Theater. During his time in the Army, he served on Iwo Jima where he saw combat and the US flag being raised in victory. Gloyd enjoyed traveling, watching the Utah Jazz, gardening in his yard, fishing, hunting with his sons, and socializing at the Magna Senior Center group.
He loved his animals, especially his cats and dogs. He freely gave his time in service to the church, working at church welfare farms, and fulfilling his church callings. He loved spending time with and playing with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, especially, Jalen, who loved his "Grandpa Great".
Survived by his children, Dee (Cheryl), Joy (Bill) Christensen, Kent, and William; six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife of sixty-six years, Alice; son, Gary; parents, and all of his siblings.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at at Redwood Memorial Estates Mortuary, 6500 South Redwood Road (1700 West), with a viewing one hour prior to the services.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from November 30 to December 1, 2013.
Our loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, Gloyd Dale Anderson, 96, passed away on November 25, 2013 at home with his daughter by his side.
Born June 17, 1917 in Fountain Green, Utah to Joseph and Katie Marie Jensen Anderson.
Married Alice Johnson on November 18, 1946 in Elko, Nevada; later solemnized in the Manti Temple on June 17, 1954. Together, they raised five children in their home in Magna.
Gloyd worked as a sheep-herder off and on through his younger years, then to the Thermoid Rubber Plant in Nephi. He moved his family to Magna in 1955 where he started working for Kennecott Copper Smelter as a welder, and retired after twenty-eight years of service.
He served his country during WWII as an Army Medic in the Pacific Theater. During his time in the Army, he served on Iwo Jima where he saw combat and the US flag being raised in victory. Gloyd enjoyed traveling, watching the Utah Jazz, gardening in his yard, fishing, hunting with his sons, and socializing at the Magna Senior Center group.
He loved his animals, especially his cats and dogs. He freely gave his time in service to the church, working at church welfare farms, and fulfilling his church callings. He loved spending time with and playing with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, especially, Jalen, who loved his "Grandpa Great".
Survived by his children, Dee (Cheryl), Joy (Bill) Christensen, Kent, and William; six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife of sixty-six years, Alice; son, Gary; parents, and all of his siblings.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at at Redwood Memorial Estates Mortuary, 6500 South Redwood Road (1700 West), with a viewing one hour prior to the services.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from November 30 to December 1, 2013.
Born June 17, 1917 in Fountain Green, Utah to Joseph and Katie Marie Jensen Anderson.
Married Alice Johnson on November 18, 1946 in Elko, Nevada; later solemnized in the Manti Temple on June 17, 1954. Together, they raised five children in their home in Magna.
Gloyd worked as a sheep-herder off and on through his younger years, then to the Thermoid Rubber Plant in Nephi. He moved his family to Magna in 1955 where he started working for Kennecott Copper Smelter as a welder, and retired after twenty-eight years of service.
He served his country during WWII as an Army Medic in the Pacific Theater. During his time in the Army, he served on Iwo Jima where he saw combat and the US flag being raised in victory. Gloyd enjoyed traveling, watching the Utah Jazz, gardening in his yard, fishing, hunting with his sons, and socializing at the Magna Senior Center group.
He loved his animals, especially his cats and dogs. He freely gave his time in service to the church, working at church welfare farms, and fulfilling his church callings. He loved spending time with and playing with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, especially, Jalen, who loved his "Grandpa Great".
Survived by his children, Dee (Cheryl), Joy (Bill) Christensen, Kent, and William; six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife of sixty-six years, Alice; son, Gary; parents, and all of his siblings.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at at Redwood Memorial Estates Mortuary, 6500 South Redwood Road (1700 West), with a viewing one hour prior to the services.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from November 30 to December 1, 2013.
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