Early Life: Ray was born April 1, 1918, in Heber City, Utah, to Charles and Lena Ida Sonderegger Anderson.
Life's Work/Service/Interests: He married Wilva Sweat June 7, 1944, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They spent over 57 great years together, enjoying traveling and their snowbird home in Beaver Dam, Arizona. Ray was one of the most fantastic people to have lived on this earth. He was friendly, happy, worked hard and loved to joke with people. If anything was broken, "Papa-Ray" could fix it or make a new part for it. He was always helping others. Ray was a veteran of World War II, worked in timber and trucking and later, was Transportation Supervisor, Mechanic and Bus Driver for Wasatch County School District for 32 years. His wife, Wilva, did everything earthly possible to make sure all of his needs were met. She kept him well groomed, well fed, and happy. Ray S. Anderson passed away in Heber City, Utah, surrounded by his loving family. He was 83.
Survived By: His eternal companion, Wilva; son, Allan R.(Susan) Anderson, of Tacoma, WA; daughter, Susy A. (Blaine) Epperson, of Heber City; eight grandchildren: Wendy Sue (Patrick) Newton, Eric, Mark and Scott Anderson, Travis Epperson and Lyndon (Heather) Epperson, Christopher and Klinton Epperson; four great-grandchildren: Jacob and Seamus Newton, Ellie Jo and Weston Epperson; seven brothers and sisters: Frenna Mayo, Victor (Pauline) Anderson, Rhea (Shorty) Trimble, Donna (Errol) Mahoney, Melvin (Annette) Anderson, Afton (Meloy) Johnson and, Ralph (Elizabeth) Anderson; seven brothers and sisters-in-law: LeRoy Sweat, Viola Giles, Doyl (Dona) Sweat, Ruby (Roy) Flitton, June (Gale) Desmond, Rose (Harold) Ranquist and, Faye (Tom) Henrie.
Preceded In Death By: His parents and in-laws: Edna McDonald, Virginia Sweat, Leo Sweat, Earl McDonald, Forest Giles and Harry Mayo.
Services: Heber 12th Ward Chapel
Arranged By: Olpin-Hoopes Funeral Home
Burial: Heber City Cemetery
Original Obituary Published By:
© Deseret News | SLC, UT | 14 Feb. 2002
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
Life's Work/Service/Interests: He married Wilva Sweat June 7, 1944, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They spent over 57 great years together, enjoying traveling and their snowbird home in Beaver Dam, Arizona. Ray was one of the most fantastic people to have lived on this earth. He was friendly, happy, worked hard and loved to joke with people. If anything was broken, "Papa-Ray" could fix it or make a new part for it. He was always helping others. Ray was a veteran of World War II, worked in timber and trucking and later, was Transportation Supervisor, Mechanic and Bus Driver for Wasatch County School District for 32 years. His wife, Wilva, did everything earthly possible to make sure all of his needs were met. She kept him well groomed, well fed, and happy. Ray S. Anderson passed away in Heber City, Utah, surrounded by his loving family. He was 83.
Survived By: His eternal companion, Wilva; son, Allan R.(Susan) Anderson, of Tacoma, WA; daughter, Susy A. (Blaine) Epperson, of Heber City; eight grandchildren: Wendy Sue (Patrick) Newton, Eric, Mark and Scott Anderson, Travis Epperson and Lyndon (Heather) Epperson, Christopher and Klinton Epperson; four great-grandchildren: Jacob and Seamus Newton, Ellie Jo and Weston Epperson; seven brothers and sisters: Frenna Mayo, Victor (Pauline) Anderson, Rhea (Shorty) Trimble, Donna (Errol) Mahoney, Melvin (Annette) Anderson, Afton (Meloy) Johnson and, Ralph (Elizabeth) Anderson; seven brothers and sisters-in-law: LeRoy Sweat, Viola Giles, Doyl (Dona) Sweat, Ruby (Roy) Flitton, June (Gale) Desmond, Rose (Harold) Ranquist and, Faye (Tom) Henrie.
Preceded In Death By: His parents and in-laws: Edna McDonald, Virginia Sweat, Leo Sweat, Earl McDonald, Forest Giles and Harry Mayo.
Services: Heber 12th Ward Chapel
Arranged By: Olpin-Hoopes Funeral Home
Burial: Heber City Cemetery
Original Obituary Published By:
© Deseret News | SLC, UT | 14 Feb. 2002
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
Early Life: Ray was born April 1, 1918, in Heber City, Utah, to Charles and Lena Ida Sonderegger Anderson.
Life's Work/Service/Interests: He married Wilva Sweat June 7, 1944, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They spent over 57 great years together, enjoying traveling and their snowbird home in Beaver Dam, Arizona. Ray was one of the most fantastic people to have lived on this earth. He was friendly, happy, worked hard and loved to joke with people. If anything was broken, "Papa-Ray" could fix it or make a new part for it. He was always helping others. Ray was a veteran of World War II, worked in timber and trucking and later, was Transportation Supervisor, Mechanic and Bus Driver for Wasatch County School District for 32 years. His wife, Wilva, did everything earthly possible to make sure all of his needs were met. She kept him well groomed, well fed, and happy. Ray S. Anderson passed away in Heber City, Utah, surrounded by his loving family. He was 83.
Survived By: His eternal companion, Wilva; son, Allan R.(Susan) Anderson, of Tacoma, WA; daughter, Susy A. (Blaine) Epperson, of Heber City; eight grandchildren: Wendy Sue (Patrick) Newton, Eric, Mark and Scott Anderson, Travis Epperson and Lyndon (Heather) Epperson, Christopher and Klinton Epperson; four great-grandchildren: Jacob and Seamus Newton, Ellie Jo and Weston Epperson; seven brothers and sisters: Frenna Mayo, Victor (Pauline) Anderson, Rhea (Shorty) Trimble, Donna (Errol) Mahoney, Melvin (Annette) Anderson, Afton (Meloy) Johnson and, Ralph (Elizabeth) Anderson; seven brothers and sisters-in-law: LeRoy Sweat, Viola Giles, Doyl (Dona) Sweat, Ruby (Roy) Flitton, June (Gale) Desmond, Rose (Harold) Ranquist and, Faye (Tom) Henrie.
Preceded In Death By: His parents and in-laws: Edna McDonald, Virginia Sweat, Leo Sweat, Earl McDonald, Forest Giles and Harry Mayo.
Services: Heber 12th Ward Chapel
Arranged By: Olpin-Hoopes Funeral Home
Burial: Heber City Cemetery
Original Obituary Published By:
© Deseret News | SLC, UT | 14 Feb. 2002
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
Life's Work/Service/Interests: He married Wilva Sweat June 7, 1944, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They spent over 57 great years together, enjoying traveling and their snowbird home in Beaver Dam, Arizona. Ray was one of the most fantastic people to have lived on this earth. He was friendly, happy, worked hard and loved to joke with people. If anything was broken, "Papa-Ray" could fix it or make a new part for it. He was always helping others. Ray was a veteran of World War II, worked in timber and trucking and later, was Transportation Supervisor, Mechanic and Bus Driver for Wasatch County School District for 32 years. His wife, Wilva, did everything earthly possible to make sure all of his needs were met. She kept him well groomed, well fed, and happy. Ray S. Anderson passed away in Heber City, Utah, surrounded by his loving family. He was 83.
Survived By: His eternal companion, Wilva; son, Allan R.(Susan) Anderson, of Tacoma, WA; daughter, Susy A. (Blaine) Epperson, of Heber City; eight grandchildren: Wendy Sue (Patrick) Newton, Eric, Mark and Scott Anderson, Travis Epperson and Lyndon (Heather) Epperson, Christopher and Klinton Epperson; four great-grandchildren: Jacob and Seamus Newton, Ellie Jo and Weston Epperson; seven brothers and sisters: Frenna Mayo, Victor (Pauline) Anderson, Rhea (Shorty) Trimble, Donna (Errol) Mahoney, Melvin (Annette) Anderson, Afton (Meloy) Johnson and, Ralph (Elizabeth) Anderson; seven brothers and sisters-in-law: LeRoy Sweat, Viola Giles, Doyl (Dona) Sweat, Ruby (Roy) Flitton, June (Gale) Desmond, Rose (Harold) Ranquist and, Faye (Tom) Henrie.
Preceded In Death By: His parents and in-laws: Edna McDonald, Virginia Sweat, Leo Sweat, Earl McDonald, Forest Giles and Harry Mayo.
Services: Heber 12th Ward Chapel
Arranged By: Olpin-Hoopes Funeral Home
Burial: Heber City Cemetery
Original Obituary Published By:
© Deseret News | SLC, UT | 14 Feb. 2002
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
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