Reta Wandalee Anderson

Reta Wandalee Anderson passed away May 15, 2014 in St George, Utah. She was born on July 2, 1932 in Acequia, Idaho to Edward and Reta (Hardy) Johansen. Reta grew up in a small house and often walked everywhere she went including primary and Sunday school. She was always allowed to drive to mutual, even when her brothers wanted the car for something else, when she was older. She loved to tell her grandchildren tales of growing up in a small home, getting a bottle of milk for her mom once a day, swimming in the canal, and helping to tend her younger siblings. Music was something that she appreciated and she played the piano a little and sang, but mostly she loved to listen to her children and grandchildren sing, and play their instruments, and encouraged them to do so. She was active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day-saints her entire life and passed that dedication on to her family. She was also very active in politics, and had a very passionate opinion on what she thought best for our country. She was a military wife, living and traveling in different parts of the world. She organized the first Relief Society in Augsburg, Germany and was active in the Officers Wife's Club in Turkey and Maryland. She was active in the Republican party and held the offices of Vice-Chairmen of District 23, President and Vice President of the Magic Valley Republican Women, ran for state legistlature in District 15, supported Right-to-life, Right-to-Work, and several other causes she believed in. She enjoyed herself and was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother to her husband, children and grandchildren. She had four children, who provided her with 19 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren, who were her pride and joy. She is survived by Her daughter Linda (Stephen) Smith of Hagerman; children Sharon Workman, her children, Nicole, Rachel, Alex, Zachary, and Lynnsei; Stephanie (Joey) Aslett and son, Richy, Lucy Clark Noble and her daughters Anna, Ashlin, and Amelia Noble all of Jerome; Kevin and Stacey Clark and Michael and Barbara Clark all of Twin Falls, Cierra (Smith) Pollock and her two children Nicholas and Summer, Tiffany and Carlos Acuña and their son, Arlo, Wendell; and Danny Markham, Hagerman. Her son, Larry and Tammy Anderson, St George, Utah; children, Jordan and Krista Anderson, Spring Creek, Nev., Tracy Anderson, St George, and Emily Anderson, New Zealand. Son Gary and Jaque Anderson; children Derik, Nolan, Preston (Laura) and their children Lilly, Flint and Macy Anderson, Lexi (Shawn) Bailey, their son, Gunnar Bailey, Chelsi (James) Oaks, Kasey, and Caleb Anderson, all Utah. James (Margaret) Anderson and his children Joshua and Travis Anderson. She is also survived by a sister-in-law Louise Johansen, Lehi, Utah, and lots of nieces and nephews. She is very loved and will be greatly missed. She was proceeded in death by her husband Dwaine Richard Anderson; her parents, Edward and Reta; her brothers and sisters, Junior, Larry, Donald, Darold, Dorothy (Johansen) Hansen, Blaine, and Betty. A graveside service will be held at the Rupert Cemetery at 1:00 pm on Friday, May 23, 2014.

Reta Wandalee Anderson

July 2, 1932 - May 15, 2014