Dick R. Andersen

“In Loving Memory”

Dick passed away October 1, 2005 peacefully at his home in Murray surrounded by his family. Born June 12, 1919 in Magna, UT to Anton & Mina Bentson Andersen. Married Veva Collett on November 23, 1945; later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple.

Dick served in the US Navy and is a Pearl Harbor Survivor. He worked for Allen Steel 41 years as a shop foreman. Dick was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and magnified his numerous callings. He was known and loved for his strong testimony and story telling.

Survived by his wife, Veva; sons and daughter, Dick (Nedra), Dorothy (Mike), Glen; 7 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 5, 2005, at 1 p.m. at the Hillside Ward, 495 E. 5600 So. Friends and family may call from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 So. State St., and from 12-12:45 p.m. at the church on Wednesday prior to services at the church. Interment Murray City Cemetery.

The family suggests, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the LDS Church Humanitarian Fund.