Ivan Scott Anderson

Dear Kevin, Suzanne, & Jenna,

I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. My heart and prayers go out to each of you during this most difficult time. Sorry to be so far down the grapevine to have heard of this tragedy at such a late date. Know that I think of you and your family often. For many years I have watched your family from afar, keeping in touch through family and friends, and have appreciated the wonderful example you’ve been to me over the years. Please know of the sorrow I feel for...

we are friends of the Barbers, we are so sorry about what happened.

~IVAN~

OH GOODNESS.... IM IN SHOCK... YOU ARE AN AMAZING PERSON... I LOOKED UP TO YOU SOO MUCH YOU INFLUENCED MY UNDERSTANDING OF THE CHURCH SO MUCH. I MISS YOU!! THANKS FOR BEING THE BEST EFY COUNSOLOR EVER!! LOVE YA! TIA!

I just learned of Ivan. When I see Ivan's picture not long off a mission, I see young Elder Kevin Anderson, my senior companion and lifelong friend. I know how much you loved him. Please know that we love the Anderson family, pray for you, and are sharing a tear with you.

Dear Anderson Family,
You are going through one of the hardest trials of this mortal existence. I pray the Lord's arms will encircle you and lift you up. It has been exactly a year since our 23 year old son, Jordan, died after open heart surgery. The pain does get more bearable, and the tears don't fall constantly anymore, but the sadness of separation will always be there until you see Ivan again. If only we could see it from the other side! I spoke with you, Brother Anderson, on the...

Anderson Family:
I had the opportunity of working as Ivan's co-counselor this summer at EFY. What a blessing it was to have such a teacher and example to the youth we were teaching. Ivan bore a strong testimony of the gospel and of the influence it was in his life. Experiences shared from his mission helped me to learn and grow. There has never been any doubt in my mind that Ivan was on the right track. He always lived in 100% obedience to the will of the Father, and I am sure that's...

I am so sorry for your loss. Ivan was as genuine and kind a person as I've ever met. There are people you meet in the course of your life you know you will never forget - Ivan was that special type of person. My best wishes to your family.

I am sorry for your lose. I worked with Ivan this past summer and EFY and he was such an amazing guy and so full of life. He was always making people laugh and being a friend to all. He will be greatly missed!

Dear Anderson Family,
I was sorry to learn about Ivan today in one of my classes here at BYU. Ivan was a great example all through high school and I know he will be missed. I'm grateful I had a chance to know him.

Sincerely,