Obituary: Kip Randolph Andersen

Kip R. Andersen 1979 ~ 2007 Kip Randolph Andersen, 27, was born December 13, 1979 in Lebanon, Virginia, the son of Randolph Tillotson and Sylvia Christina Gawryla Andersen and peacefully left this world on May 11, 2007 in Draper, Utah where he spent most of his life. He knew undoubtedly that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was true and honorably served in the Philippines Naga Mission from 1999 to 2001. Kip loved the Philippines, the island speed and way of life and the people. He loved languages and could speak German, Spanish, Tagolog, Portuguese and was working on Italian. He was inspired by music, always with a guitar in hand and was blessed with the voice of an angel. He loved horticulture and to be surrounded by nature. He loved little kids and was adored by his nephews and niece. His world revolved around his family whom he loved dearly. He has an incredibly gentle heart, was a devoted friend and loved to hug and be close to those he loved. He had an intense need for adventure and a keen eye for extreme heights and adrenalin rushes. Kip was most at home barefoot or with flipflops with sea water styling his hair and the wind running across his face. He enjoyed the sun, light, and warmth. His sense of humor was dynamic, sell-developed, quirky and full of impersonations to delight all listeners. He is loved deeply and will be missed. Survivors: mother, Sylvia Andersen, Draper; brothers and sisters, Christina (Richard) Shulze, Longmont, Colorado; Angelisa Andersen, Salt Lake City; Kai Andersen, Draper; Rivka (John) Soffe, Lehi; Claire (Kim) Wilson, Draper; Franz Andersen, Draper; niece and nephews, Bennett, Elliott, and Sylvia Shulze; Caleb, Andy, and Nathan Wilson; Gabriel Soffe; grandmother, Margaret Andersen; also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins and dearest friends. Kip was preceded in death by his father, Randy. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. in the Draper 7th LDS Ward Chapel 12300 South 600 East. Friends may call at Goff Mortuary 8090 So. State, Midvale, Tuesday 6-8 p.m. or Wednesday at the church from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Interment, Draper City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please hug your family and take them to dinner.