Christmas 2011 Pics

David Scott Andersen Obituary

David Scott Andersen, age 59, passed away Wednesday November 9, 2011 from esophageal cancer.
He was born March 10, 1952, a son of Karl Ephraim and Randi Syversen Andersen. He worked as a mechanic at Ken Garff Mercedes for 16 years and Delta Airlines for 21 years. He could often be found with dirty hands, bringing an old forgotten vehicle back to life. Dave was well known in the community and was always willing to give someone a hand. He loved any activity involving toys with engines. His favorites included boating, the sand dunes and jeeping. Trips to Moab always meant Dave was bringing up the rear, making sure that no one was left behind.
He is loved and missed by his wife, Bonnie; children Erin (Jed) Dewsnup and Rondi (Marshall) Maughan; grandchildren Kate and Paige Dewsnup.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the David Andersen Memorial Fund at American First Credit Union.
A brief service will be held at 11:00 am. Saturday, November 12, 2011 at Lindquist’s Bountiful Mortuary, 727 N. 400 E. where friends may visit from 9:00 to 11:00 prior to the services. Interment Centerville City Cemetery. Please honor Dave and drive your special car. Condolences may be shared at www.lindquistmortuary.com

David Scott Andersen 1952 - 2011

Our dad passed away early this afternoon after an almost 2 year battle with esophageal cancer. It's hard to believe he is really gone and I'm not sure if it will ever seem real. He is loved and already missed by his family and so many others.

He took care of everyone - especially my sister and I and his grandaughters. There were many snowy mornings when I lived at home that he would go out and clean my car off and start it up so it was warm for me when I was ready to leave.

He loved his grandkids. Kate could get him to do just about anything with her including watching Care Bears, playing hide and seek, and driving his Razor all by herself. Paige was his little heater he loved to hold on his chest to warm up.

At Moab he always brought up the rear to make sure no one was left behind. He was always the one to stop and help.

He went out of his way to make sure we always had what we needed - even though we thought that sometimes the effort he put forth was a bit ridiculous - he always made things extra comfortable, special and nice.

He loved to get the old or forgotten cars running. He usually lost interest when it came time to fix the cosmetics - but he sure loved to work on the engines.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, we're not sure of all the details yet but should know by tomorrow and I'll post. In honor of Dave, we'll be driving his Vette's and Jeep and would love for everyone to join us and drive their special car.

Halloween 2011

Amy Patterson took these pics on Halloween. She is so nice to have a Halloween photo shoot for the kids by just bringing a can of food to donate to the food bank. Thanks Amy - they are darling!
 

Paige 7 weeks

Poor second child doesn't get nearly as many pictures as the first, so I'm trying to remember to get out my camera and get a few more :) She just hit 7 weeks and here's a few things I want to remember...

Slept 8 1/2 hours last night - for the first time

Smiles

Makes adorable cooing noises

Loves to be held - by her Mama

Has reflux - poor thing

Is loved by her sister

Has the same scowl as her sister

Halloween

I helped out at Kate's preschool party this year and we decorated Haunted Houses. The kids loved them! Kate loved Halloween and has been running around in her pirate hat for over a month. She was just a little excited.