Delone Baty Andersen Obituary (1919 - 2011)

Delone Baty Andersen Our sweet wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Delone Baty Andersen, peacefully passed away on the morning of April 3, 2011, at her home with her husband and close family members at her side. Delone was born on January 28, 1919, at her family home in Harper Ward, Utah, which is located near Brigham City. There she attended grade school and high school. After graduating she went on to college in Salt Lake City, Utah. During this time she was employed at State Security Bank and Bushnell General Military Hospital. She married her sweetheart Lee in New York City while he was stationed at Brooklynn Army Base during WWII. They were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Delone and Lee made their first home in Brigham City, Utah. In was while living in this home that they had their children; Kristene, Douglas, Ted, Cheryl, and Alisa. In 1963 they made the big move to the "Great Northwest", the Columbia Basin. They spent time in Othello, Basin City, Prescott, and rural Pasco where they have lived for the last 35 years. Grandma was a force of energy and love. She taught by example her love of the gospel and Jesus Christ. She took great joy in her temple service. She and Grandad served in the Seattle temple for 13 years. Grandma loved her family and was a devoted participant in their activities and lives. Grandma and Grandad also loved to garden and flowers were always important. She is proceeded in death by her daughter Cheryl Stinson; granddaughter Abby Andersen; her parents Richard W. Baty and Wilhelmine Korth, and her four brothers and two sisters. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Lee; her children: Kristene (Steve) Hymas, Princeton, Idaho; Douglas (Rosanne) Andersen, Basin City, Washington; Ted (Elizabeth) Andersen, Provo, Utah; Alisa A. Meyer (Roy), Pasco, Washington. Also survived by 34 grandkids and 79 great-grandkids. Delone will ever be missed. The family wished to thank all those who aided and comforted Delone in the last several months. Their kindness and care were felt and deeply appreciated. Viewing and visitation services at Myers Mortuary, 205 South 100 East, Brigham City, Tuesday, April 12, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dedication of The Grave, Wednesday, April 13, 10 a.m. Brigham City Cemetery, 300 South 300 East, Brigham City. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Brigham City 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT 84302 April 12, 2011 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CemeteryBrigham City Cemetery 325 South 300 East Brigham City, UT 84302 April 13, 2011 10:00 AM ServiceGraveside , April 13, 2011 10:00 AM