Patricia Anderson
d. April 24, 2011
Mom met dad, a sailor and pharmacist, on a blind date and fell in love. Later they moved out West where she also fell in love with her in-laws, and the state and people of Utah. Mom loved to do and care for others, was all about finding beauty in the world and sharing it. She had an incredible love of music, playing piano and singing with the choir. Her talent for baking was widely known, her nickname and badge at the hospital was Cookie Monster. Gardening was also used as a way to open the hearts of others with her favorite flowers being hyacinths, violets and iris. She took great pride and relaxation in her gardens and shared the bounty of flowers and vegetables with others.
She was an active member of her church, volunteered at IHC Cottonwood Hospital in Salt Lake for years, was employed then retired from IHC in St George after 20 years of service. She had also volunteered as president of the Utah Pharmaceutical Association Women’s Auxiliary.
She is survived by her sons Leslie Charles (Mary) Anderson and Raymond Reed (Michelle) Anderson and their grandchildren Andrew David Anderson, Carlie Ashly Anderson and Matthew John Anderson.
Funeral services will be April 29, 2011 at the LDS Church at 912 So. 1740 East (top of Foremaster Ridge) Saint George, Utah. Viewing will be at 10AM, service at 11AM. Interment will follow at the Tonaquint Cemetery in St. George.
She is proceeded in death by son Leland Blaine Anderson, her parents, brother Gordon Wesley Brown and husband.
The family would like to thank all of the wonderful people that have been a part of moms live and asks that in lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the LDS Morningside 2nd Ward Humanitarian Aid, contact Judy Olsen at 435-673-0616.