Raymond Naf Anderson

Raymond Naf Anderson

OGDEN - Raymond Naf Anderson, 88, beloved father and grandfather passed away Monday, July 21, 2008 surrounded by his family due to causes incident to age.

He was born on March 24, 1920 to Curtis and Sylvia Campbell Anderson in Naf, Idaho. He was raised in Naf in his early years and then his family moved to Ogden where he attended Ogden City Schools.

He was married to Bernice Nielsen, they were later divorced. He then married Wilma Meadows, they were also later divorced. He then married Bennie G. Malone who passed away in 1994. He spent his last years of his life with his friend and companion Clara Street.

As a young man he worked as a plumber's helper at Onie Crouch Plumbing in Layton, Utah. He then worked for the Union Pacific railroad until he joined and served in the U.S. Army in Italy during World War II after his service in the Army ended, he returned to work for the Union Pacific Railroad where he retired from in 1981 with 41 plus years of service.

He traveled all over the country participating in Gem and Mineral shows, where he was widely regarded and admired for his skill in making Stone Arrowheads like the Native American Indians.

He is survived by his four sons and their families, Raymond K Anderson (Grace) of Klamath Falls, OR; Larry Vern Anderson (Fran) of Washington Terrace, UT; Gary Charles Anderson (Sherry) of Clinton, UT; and Dennis Scott Anderson (Joanna)of Layton, UT. He was the proud grandfather to 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife and 2 sons, Daniel Ross Anderson and Ronald Allen Andersen, 2 brothers and 1 sister.

Funeral services will be held Friday, July 25, 2008 at 11 a.m. at Myers Roy Mortuary, 5865 South 1900 West. Family and friends may gather on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. prior to services.

Interment, Ogden City Cemetery.
VisitationMyers Mortuary - Roy
5865 South 1900 West
Roy, UT 84067
July 24, 2008
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ServiceMyers Mortuary - Roy
5865 South 1900 West
Roy, UT 84067
July 25, 2008
11:00 AM
CemeteryOgden City Cemetery
20th and Madison
Ogden, UT 84404
July 25, 2008
1:30 PM