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1948
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2017
Gary Anderson Obituary
1948 ~ 2017
Gary Edward Anderson, 69, passed away in his home surrounded by family on May 1, 2017. Gary was born on February 16, 1948 to Joseph Bryant and Belva Murie Anderson in Cedar City Utah. He married Karen Dibble on August 10, 1976 in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. He is survived by his wife; Karen Dibble Anderson, 2 daughters; Emily (Jason) Seaton and Melissa Anderson (Kyle Riley), 1 sister; Ruth Anderson, and 3 brothers; J. Bryant Anderson, Roger Anderson, and Scott Anderson as well as many nieces and nephews. The family would like to share their immense gratitude for all of the medical staff and caregivers that have supported and cared for Gary from the day of his stroke until his passing. Each persons' service touched Gary's life and the lives of those around him leaving a lasting impression that won't be forgotten.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday May 6, 2017 at the Founders Park 6th Ward, 5072 West Dock Street, South Jordan, UT 84009. There will be a viewing Saturday from 10:00-10:40 a.m. Interment will be at the South Jordan Cemetery following the service. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the burial expenses. There will be an area to donate at the funeral or for your convenience a gofundme page has been set up at gf.me/u/b694u4.
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Memories and Condolences
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Carla Miles
July 9, 2017
Gary was and is always a gentlemen. He always had a smile on his face in high school and was always respectful of the young women he went to high school with. So Sorry for your loss. The world lost one of the Lord's best. Carla High school classmate.
May 4, 2017
My sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. May you find comfort knowing that those who die, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. - Psalm 116:15
May 4, 2017
Dear Karen, we only met you and Gary twice but we felt of your love for each other. Thank you for your example of love and dedication. The Leatherwoods
I'll never forget his face when the Gallery was all done, and the lights captured his true Spirit, and testimony
Cheryl Jensen
May 3, 2017
I loved taking him to art classes, and seeing him teach so many around him.
Cheryl Jensen
May 3, 2017
Another view of his Brand New Gallery, the night before the Open-House.
Cheryl Jensen
May 3, 2017
His Art work was seen throughout South Jordan, Thanks to the South Jordan Library.
Cheryl Jensen
May 3, 2017
The night before his "Open House" Art Gallery (April 15th 2017)
Cheryl Jensen
May 3, 2017
He never gave up on his dream (April 15th 2017)
Cheryl Jensen
May 3, 2017
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