Lou Jean O. Anderson Obituary (1927 - 2007)

“Devoted to Family” Lou Jean O. Anderson, loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully at her home March 7, 2007. Jean dedicated her life to her family. Her love and selfless devotion to others was prominent in everything she did. Jean was born December 4, 1927 to Peter Clinton and Sarah Agnes Oldroyd. She became engaged to her High School sweetheart, Hyrum Anderson on the day she graduated from Moroni High School in 1946. They were married one year later in the Manti Temple on May 23, 1947. It was the day Hyrum graduated High School. Jean and Hyrum began their life together in Wales, Utah. In 1959 they moved to Salt Lake City. In 1967, they purchased a summer home in Samak, Utah. Jean along with her husband, children and grandchildren enjoyed spending time at the cabin together. She provided countless hours of work and received joy from hosting many friends and family reunions at the cabin. Together, Jean and Hyrum enjoyed many travels including visiting grandchildren, trips to Europe, Canadian Rockies, Australia, and New Zealand. They took cruises to Alaska, Caribbean, Panama Canal, Hawaii, and Nova Scotia. They enjoyed spending time with one another. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she invested herself in service and lifted others as a Visiting Teacher, Primary and Relief Society worker, Pianist, and assisted making many quilts. Jean is survived by her loving husband of 59 years; son Ellis (MaryAnn), of Salt Lake City and their three children, son Clint (Heather) of Fort Worth, TX and their five children, daughter Barbara Rasmussen (Pat) of Casper, WY and their three children, her sister Mable Walker (Reed) of Lindon, UT. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Lowell Oldroyd, and sisters LaRue Oldroyd and Ilene Sardoni. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, March 12, 2007 at 11 a.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 So. State Street, where friends and family may call from 5-7 p.m. on Sunday evening and Monday from 10-10:45 prior to services. Interment will be at Fountain Green Cemetery, 400 North 100 East, with graveside services at 2 p.m.