David Lee Anderson passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2016, at his home in Snowflake. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 1, at the Snowflake Cemetery.
He was born June 12, 1949, in Portland Ore., to Charles Duane and Christine Merry Anderson.
David loved to work, stay busy and to be around his friends. He didn’t know a stranger, and loved to talk to everyone.
He loved working in his garden, and sharing his knowledge about gardening and pruning fruit trees. He was a master at finding treasures at yard sales and getting good deals.
He loved socializing at many places around town, whether it was at the laundromat, Maverik, Circle K or one of the numerous fast food places, he loved to be around people.
He also loved fishing and always had a good fish story.
David had many health complications, but he never complained, even at the end of his life.
He was not a perfect man, but he had a heart of gold, and tried to love and serve everyone.
He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and loved reading from the Book Of Mormon.
David had three children, David Jr., Rosco and Carlene Anderson. He loved his children deeply, and wished he could have seen them before he passed away.
Survivors include his three children; his brothers, Chuck, Dana and George Anderson; and his sisters, Jo Ann, Dianne, Carla, Tina, Peggy and Sherri.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Christine Anderson; and his grandparents.
Silver Creek Mortuary of Taylor was in charge of the arrangements.