1922 ~ 2004
Joseph Robert Anderson, age 82, died Dec. 14, 2004, in Salt Lake City. He left us peacefully, after a long struggle with Parkinson"s Disease.
Bob was born March 14, 1922, in Salt Lake City, to Joseph W. and Norma Peterson Anderson. He graduated in 1939 from East High School where he made lifetime friends he loved and cherished.
Bob served as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Eastern States Mission from 1941 to 1943. He enlisted in the United States Army Air Force in 1943 and served in Italy. Graduated from University of Utah, receiving Bachelor and J.D. degrees. In 1947, at Bryce Canyon, Bob introduced himself to a beautiful redheaded girl, Jean Anderson. They married in the Salt Lake LDS Temple, June 15, 1949, and have been devoted companions for 55 years.
Bob joined the FBI in 1950 as a Special Agent in Washington, DC; Houston and Corpus Christi, TX; Baltimore and Salt Lake City. Bob spent 30 productive, enjoyable years as an oil industry executive with Utah Oil Refining Company then Standard Oil (Amoco) in Salt Lake, Chicago; Traverse City, MI; and Kansas City. Chaired the Utah Petroleum Council.A high priest in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Bob gave devoted service wherever called, including to bishoprics and to a high council. His favorite calling was to teach gospel doctrine.
Bob loved a good tennis match and was an avid player until three years ago. The only thing that gave him greater joy was to be surrounded by his family.
Bob is survived by his loving wife, Jean; three children, Dr. Joseph R. Anderson, Jr. (Bonnie Thomas), of Ogden; Sharlene Lindsay (Bruce Lindsay) of Cottonwood Heights; Barbara DeBry (Robert J. DeBry) of Holladay; sister Bette Lloyd, Midvale; twelve grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents and sister, Elaine Card.
The family extends deepest thanks to compassionate health care professionals and dear friends for their support.
Funeral services will be held Friday, December 17, 2004, at the Cottonwood 16th Ward, 6350 S. Rodeo Ln., (1540 E.) at 12:00 noon. Friends may call at a viewing, Thursday, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., at Larkin Sunset Lawn Mortuary, 2350 E., 1300 S., and Friday at the ward meeting house, one hour prior to services.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the American Parkinson"s Disease Association, 1250 Hylan Blvd., #4B, Staten Island, NY 10305; or the Huntsman Cancer Institute, 2000 Circle of Hope, Salt Lake City, 84112.