PROVIDENCE -March 20, 2013, Derrell Milo Andersen, 86, returned to his Heavenly Father after saying goodbye for the last time to his loving family here on earth.
The youngest of four children, Derrell was born April 2, 1926, to Milo and Catherine Collings Andersen in Fairview, Wyo.
Derrell was a hard worker who also enjoyed nature by horseback in the mountains above the family's homestead in Grover, Wyo.
After graduating high school, Derrell served an LDS mission in Denmark. Several years after his return, he moved to SLC. It was during this time that he attended a church dance where, as he was about to quietly exit the building unnoticed, he met and fell in love with a beautiful red-head, Jeanette Pulley, who became his eternal companion on June 14, 1963, in the Logan LDS temple.
They returned to Grover where five daughters were blessed to join their union. It was often commented by others that the Andersen home was a place of refuge where anyone was welcome: the hungry, the lost, the outcast, and strangers alike. When they sold their home and moved to Providence, Utah, in 1999, the new owners in Grover said they would never sell that house because the walls seemed to ooze love.
Derrell was a jack of all trades: ranching, farming, logging, postal worker, tax consultant, engine repair and much more; he taught everything he could to his daughters. But the greatest thing he taught his family was to love their neighbor more than themselves. It didn't matter who the person was or what they believed, he reached out to them.
To the very end, Derrell immersed himself in serving the Lord to the best of his ability. Even with oxygen and a walker in tow, he could be found at the temple, family history center, or doing service projects within his limited ability.
Derrell is survived by his daughters: Tonya (Victor) Fraga, Houston, Texas; DeEtte (Eric) Voellger, Bonney Lake, Wash.; Janell (Lyle) Johnson, Logan, Utah; Beth Andersen, Providence, Utah; Deenna (Scott) Tolentino, Garden City, Utah; and 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jeanette, two sisters (Baby Laura Andersen and Mae Hardy), brother (Merle), and his parents.
A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 24, 2013 at Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 E Center St, in Logan, UT. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 25, 2013, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 420 W. 100 North in Providence, Utah. A viewing will precede the funeral from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at that church. Condolences and memories may be shared online at www.allenmortuaries.net.

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Published by Logan Herald Journal from Mar. 23 to Mar. 25, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Derrell Andersen

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March 27, 2013

Beth and family,
I was sorry to see that your sweet dad passed away. Your dad was such a great friend to my parents (Roy and Donna Croshaw) and was always so sweet to Scott and I. Parents are the absolute best and you had some of the best.

Love, Elaine and Scott Olson

Tenne Timmons

March 26, 2013

My condolences, to those loved and left behind, to continue on the long road of life. Brother Andersen is a great spirit in heaven now and will assist many there to understand the meaning of "Christ-like love." To his daughters I say, "you were so lucky to have a dad who loved you so much!" He shared many stories with me about you all. I know you will miss him very much. He still loves you and I'm sure you will feel his love each and every day until you meet again in a better world some day.
God bless.
Love,
Your father's friend, Tenne Timmons

JAN STRATFORD

March 25, 2013

I met Bro. Andersen at the Logan Temple doing sealings. He was there Monday thru Friday, from when they opened until when the first shift ended ~ 7 AM until Noon or 1. Then when he couldn't attend the temple due to health issues, he sat at his computer for hours on end indexing, completing over 51,000 names for the church genealogy department. He was always an example of love and service. His door was always open to welcome you with a smile and a warm, friendly handshake. He will be greatly missed! My condolences to the family. May the Comforter help ease your loss and fill that gaping hole in your hearts at this time.
"Love Leaves A Memory"
"Those we love don't go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear.
For death leaves a heartache,
No one can heal,
And love leaves a memory,
No one can steal."
God bless.
Love, Jan Stratford

Tina Schwartz

March 24, 2013

I'm so sorry to hear of Derrell's passing. He was a good man. Please know that his family is in my thoughts and prayers at this time.

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