Michael Anderson

1947 - 2024

Michael Anderson obituary, 1947-2024, Layton, UT

Michael Anderson

1947 - 2024

BORN

1947

DIED

2024

Michael Anderson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 3, 2025.
Our beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Michael "Mike"Anderson, died in his home on December 20, 2024, shortly after a cancer diagnosis.

The youngest of 4 children, he was born on May 8, 1947, in Ogden, Utah, to Byron and Dorothy Anderson. He graduated from Ogden High School in 1965 and served 9 years as a military reservist and guardsman. He dedicated 35 years as a civil engineer at Hill Air Force Base. After retiring he became a school bus driver for 16 years. His loyal and dependable nature secured life long friends at both jobs. His thrill was driving his own grandkids on school routes and field trips.

Mike was sealed to Pamela Afton Judd on November 10, 1966 and was married for more than 40 years after which they parted as friends. Their shared life brought them four children whom he considered life's greatest treasure: Kimberly Michelle Staples (Joe), Aimee Louise Fellows (Chad), Karen Lyn Garff (Brad), and Michael Judd Anderson. He is survived by two sisters, Sharon Wheelwright and Jean Williamson, his children, 12 grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Arden Anderson, a granddaughter, Maya Michelle Staples, and his little dog, Sugar.

Mike found joy in hunting and fishing. As a member of The LDS Church he served in various callings. He was constantly serving his family and was a loved friend. He will be greatly missed.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at the LDS church, 3161 W 150 N, Layton, where friends and family may gather from 12:30-1:45pm prior to the service.

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June 7, 2025

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Julie Mattson

June 7, 2025

It´s been a few months since Mike´s passing, but he keeps crossing my mind, so I decided I would like to add my thoughts here.
Mike was and will forever be my Dad´s (Hal Jeffs) best friend. Because of that friendship, our family enjoyed his company here and there over the years. Whenever Dad had a big project at home, anything from adding a garage, shingling a roof or extensive concrete work, Mike was there lending a hand. We would also see him before and after their hunting and fishing trips. This was how I got to know Mike and came to know what a trusted friendship looked like. I always enjoyed his and my Dad´s interactions. Those times were my first lessons on the art of sarcasm. And boy, could Mike dish it out to Dad. He was a good sport at taking it too.
A few years ago, Dad and Mom decided to go to a Beach Boys concert in Logan. Knowing that Mike was an avid fan, they invited him to join, then I was invited. We joked that I was Mike´s date. What a great night! It was so fun to watch Mike, watching The Beach Boys. He sang along, danced, and thoroughly enjoyed himself.
These days, I work as the activity director at a Nursing Home. In our activities, we play a lot of 50´s and 60´s music, which includes a good share of The Beach Boys. Every time I hear one of their songs I think of Mike and smile.
Remembering him fondly,
Julie (Jeffs) Mattson

Jan & Randy Smith

January 13, 2025

Our deepest sympathy and prayers for your family. Mike was a great friend and cousin. He will be greatly missed. We came to the service from Idaho. The stories and memories shared by his children, grandchildren, family and friends were an amazing tribute to his life and legacy. It was a beautiful service. He will be missed by all that knew him!

Maureen MiMi Haney

January 4, 2025

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