Lee "Sandy" Anderson

Our beloved father, grandfather, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully on December 26, 2023 at the age 102. Lee was born on October 5, 1921 in Ephraim, UT to Reuel Erastus and Caroline Devota (Allred) Anderson.

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Lee served his country as an Army Air Corps Officer B-17 pilot during World War II. After his discharge, he met the love of his life, Norma Rasmussen, at a Sanpete County Dance in Moroni, UT. They were married on October 2, 1948, in Reno, NV.

Lee and Norma raised three sons in the Salt Lake City area and later moved to Lehi. Both Lee and Norma were active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he served as a High Priest. Lee worked in the kitchen cabinet business for over 60 years, retiring at 89 years old. He enjoyed hunting, camping, fishing, baseball, basketball, playing cards (bridge), and many family activities.

Lee was preceded in death by his wife Norma (2013), his parents, seven sisters and one brother and is survived by their three sons: Sandy (Mikki) Anderson, Larry (Paula) Anderson, and Ronald Anderson, nine grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.

The Anderson family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to Dr. William Francis and staff at Premier Family Medical, Dr. Larry Chapa at the Orem VA Clinic, The Mervin Sharp Bennion Central Utah Veterans Home, and Jessica Garcia (Medical Aide) for the exceptional care they provided to our father. You are all truly friends and angels on this earth.

The Graveside Services was held on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 11:45 am at Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery, located at 1950 E 10600 S, Sandy, Utah. Viewings was held at the Lehi Pheasant Pointe 8th Ward chapel (531 W 3200 N, Lehi, Utah) on Monday, January 1st from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and on Tuesday, January 2nd from 10:00 to 11:00 am.