Ray S. Anderson passed away at the age of 83 in Heber City, Utah, surrounded by his loving family.
Ray was born April 1, 1918 to Charles and Lena Ida Anderson in Heber City, Utah. 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/Bus Driver for Wasatch County School District for 32 years.
Survived by his eternal companion, Wilva, who did everything earthly possible to make sure all of his needs were met. She kept him well groomed, well fed, and happy; 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 both parents and in-laws, Edna McDonald, Virginia Sweat, Leo Sweat, Earl McDonald, Forest Giles and Harry Mayo.
Special thanks to family and friends for their love, time and effort. Thanks to IHC Home Care Aides and Nurses, Dr. Berg and Dr. Haderlie for the quality, loving care they gave Ray.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 16, 2002 - 11 a.m. in the Heber 12th Ward Chapel, 715 East 600 South, Heber City. Friends may call on Friday from 6-8 p.m. at Olpin-Hoopes Funeral Home, 288 North Main Street, Heber City, and on Saturday from 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to the services at the LDS Church. Interment will be in the Heber City Cemetery.