Maurice Edwards "Ed/Eddie" Anderson

Our hearts were saddened with the passing of our gentle, kind hearted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.
Eddie was born April 20, 1926 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Maurice Christian Anderson and Vesta Edwards Anderson.
His father owned Maurice Anderson's Mens Shop (1914-1987) which was located in the Hotel Utah. They were at this location from 1933-1987 when renovations began for The Joseph Smith Building. He was made a partner at a young age learning the trade at his fathers side. He often recalled how he watched them dig the basement for the parking garage with a horse drawn excavator.
He had great spiritual faith and served an LDS Mission in the "Eastern States Mission". During his Mission he was a member of a "Missionary Centennial Choir" which traveled in the Mission Area performing for audiences and also on the radio.
He also participated in the "Hill Cummorah Pageant" as the Prophet Joseph Smith during his Mission. All through his lifetime he lovingly and faithfully served in many capacities, among which were: Stake and Ward Missionary, Bishopric Secretary, Priesthood Advisor.
Ed served in the Navy Air Corps during WWII. Often he would recall his training and correspondence with his father Maurice who was a Lieutenant Colonel serving directly with General Douglas MacArthur.
He attended schools in Salt Lake City, graduating from the University of Utah with a bachelors degree in business. While there he lettered in tennis as a member of the university team.
Tennis was a major part of his life. He started playing with his father at age three and never stopped until the decline of his health at age 79. Winning many trophies and ribbons and gaining many "Tennis Friends" during those years.
Previously married to Delores Decker, later divorced. They had six children: Kerry (Richard) Harkness of Sandy, UT; Leslie (Mike) Tingey of Sandy, UT; Debra Anderson of Salt Lake City, UT; Marci (Marty) Farnsworth of AZ; Michelle Giolas of Salt Lake City, UT; Mark Anderson (deceased). 20 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren.
Married to JoAnn Smith (Brimhall) Anderson in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple on March 27, 1981. JoAnn has seven children who Eddie lovingly became their honored step-father: Karl (Suzanne) Brimhall of Bluffdale, UT; Jess (Melodie) Brimhall of Lehi, UT; Van (Yvette) Brimhall of Herriman, UT; Scott (Christine) Brimhall of Murray, UT; Rebecca (Doug) Hardy of South Jordan, UT; Ruth (Ron) Ashby of Sandy, UT; Zach (Victoria) Brimhall of South Jordan, UT. 30 grandchildren and 37 great grandchildren.
Ed would light up with a big smile when he bragged about having 122 grandchildren.
Survived by Reese Barker (Vesta), brother in Law; Bill Day (Marjean), brother in Law and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Preceded in death by: Maurice and Vesta Anderson (parents); Naomia Townsend (sister), Marjean Day (sister); Vesta "Teddy" Barker (twin sister); Milton Townsed (brother in law); Mark Anderson (son).
Viewing Friday, evening 6-8pm at Jenkins-Soffe 1007 West South Jordan Parkway (10600 So.), South Jordan, UT 84095.
Funeral services will be held Saturday March 28, 2015 11am at the Bluffdale 5th Ward 15040 South Mountainside Drive, Bluffdale UT 84065. Viewing 9:30-10:30 prior to service.
In lieu of flowers Eddie asks you to donate to the LDS Missionary Fund.
Online condolences at www.jenkins-soffe.com

Funeral Home:
Jenkins-Soffe South Valley
1007 W. South Jordan Parkway
South Jordan, UT 84095