Louis Anderson

Louis Wesley Anderson—Louie to some, Lou to others—died on November 11, 2026, at the spry age of 92. Born January 27, 1934, in Emmett, Idaho, Lou lived with curiosity, grit, and a knack for turning an ordinary gathering into a good story.

Lou served in the U.S. Army during the Korean and Vietnam wars. He served 42 years at the Department of War in both active duty and reserves, including 27 years at Hill Air Force Base as an aircraft mechanic. He also received the Green Berets’ Detur Digniori award, an honor given to one recipient each year. Lou founded the Weber County Underwater Search and Rescue—proof that when someone needed help, he was ready to lend a hand, a scuba fin, or probably a story about how he got there.

Lou loved the outdoors and could keep friends and family entertained with tales of wilderness survival and mountain adventures. He was a master scuba diver, and flying airplanes was one of his favorite hobbies. A natural storyteller with a quick wit, he was just as likely to reach for his harmonica as he was to launch into another tale. He also shared what he knew as a Boy Scouts leader and an instructor at Dr. Christopher’s School of Natural Healing, teaching survival skills and herbalism. He received the Order of Ruth award as well.

Lou was adopted by Edgar and Lotty Redcloud of the Oglala Sioux Tribe. Native American culture was emboldened by his personality throughout his life.

Lou was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sandra. They shared 65 years of marriage and were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. He is survived by his children, Walt (Crystal) Anderson and Tami (Dan) Nelson; his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and his siblings, Clinton Anderson, Rae Ann Denny, and Gwen Kiel.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 20, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 5865 South 1900 West, Roy, Utah. A viewing will be held prior to the funeral from 11:00-11:45 a.m. Interment will be in the Myers Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, 100 Monroe Blvd, Ogden, Utah.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Lou’s life, share stories, and add photos to his memorial page at www.myers-mortuary.com. There should be plenty of stories to go around.

Services entrusted to Myers Mortuary of Roy.