Clarence Ervin Anderson 1918-2005 Bountiful, Utah - Erv Anderson, age 87, died peacefully at his home in Bountiful, Utah on Wednesday, December 28, 2005, of natural causes. Erv was born to Joseph Anton Anderson and Olene Miller on September 4, 1918, Bothwell, Utah. He was the third of six children. Erv married June Grant on October 10, 1940 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple for time and all eternity. June's Uncle President Heber J. Grant who was then the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints performed this marriage. This was one of the last ceremonies President Grant performed, because of his ill health. Erv graduated from Davis High where he played football as an End Receiver for two (2) years. Dad endured several hardships in his life growing up. At the age of 13 years old (13) he was shot in the head by a .22 rifle during a family hunting accident and the bullet remained between two (2) optic nerves for the remainder of his life. This accident caused dad to lapse into a comas for several weeks and upon recovery he had to learn how to read and write all over again and live with severe headaches. In 1949, dad was diagnosed with "Guillain-Barre" disease. A disease they knew little or nothing about, which paralyzed dad completely except for his lungs and heart. Dad was administered to by President John Quincy Cannon from Centerville and was completely healed. In 1943 Erv and June moved to Yakima, Washington and lived there for two years while dad worked in Hanford, Washington on the Atomic Bomb Project. Dad worked under the Project Engineers as a superintendent. Erv was blessed with a carpentry and architectural talent, which was an important part of his life. He had the talent to design, build, or remodel any residential or commercial project he under took. Erv also worked as a Realtor and served on the Board of Realtors. Erv was a High Priest in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served as ward clerk, Sunday School Teacher, Melchizedek Preisthood Teacher and various other ward positions. Erv is survived by his children and their spouses: Paul and Jeri Anderson, Bart Anderson, Michael and Debra Anderson, Doug and Susan (deceased) Panter, Joseph and Victoria Anderson, Mark and Cathy Wilkey. Erv is also survived by his sister Joyce Small and brother and sister-in-laws: Ray H. Barton, Romania and Derral Child, Richard and Jan Grant. June and Erv have 23 dearly loved grandchildren. Erv gives his love and appreciation to all his wonderful family and friends, and caregivers for sharing and giving so much love and respect at the time of his passing. Graveside services will be held Saturday, December 31, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bountiful City Cemetery, 2020 South 200 West. In case of inclement weather there will be a brief service at Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main prior to internment.
Published in the Deseret News from 12/29/2005 - 12/30/2005