Rachel Elaine Andersen 94, of Lewiston, Montana passed away early Monday morning December 4, 2000 at her home of natural causes.
She was born July 15, 1906 in East Millcreek, UT to Lorenzo and Lucy (Peterson) Smart. She received her education in Idaho and Utah. On June 18, 1923 she was united in marriage to Emil N. Andersen in Salt Lake City, Utah. They lived and ranched on the family ranch near Crescent, UT. Until 1969 when they sold the ranch and moved into Salt Lake City. They moved to Lewiston, Montana in 1982 to be near their daughter. He died in 1984. She continued to live here until the time of her death.
She is survived by one daughter, Rose Johnson of Lewiston; four sons: Pete Andersen of Lima, Mt., Glen Andersen of Roy, UT, Chester Andersen of Fairview, UT, ll Dan Andersen of Sandy; 21 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchil-dren; and several nieces and nephews. One son Emron in 1999, seven brothers, two sisters and her parents also preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held Friday Dec. 8, 2000 11 a.m. at Mountain View Memorial Estates 3115 East 7800 South (Bengal Blvd.); where friends may call Thursday 6-8 p.m. and Friday one hour prior to services.
Interment and funeral directors, Mountain View Memorial Estates.