Born: Monday Jun-21-1937
Died: Friday Sep-20-2024
Funeral: Friday Oct-04-2024

Morrison Funeral Home
& Crematory
188 S. Hwy 24
Rupert, Idaho 83350
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GEORGE A. ANDERSON

A live webcast of the service will be available at the following Link:https://youtu.be/SH6Syp5GFlE

HEYBURN - George Andrew Anderson age 87, of Heyburn, Idaho, peacefully returned to his Heavenly Father on Friday morning, September 20, 2024 surrounded by family. He was born on June 21, 1937 in Burley, Idaho to Omer Andrew Anderson and Ucile Rose Taylor Anderson. He attended Heyburn combined grade school and high school. George was a member of the last graduating class from Heyburn High School in 1955, where he excelled in representing and playing on the school’s basketball team.  He met his forever love, Carma Thompson in the autumn of 1958. They married in February, 1959 and were later sealed in the Boise, Idaho temple. They were blessed with 5 children (two sons and three daughters).

George had the opportunity to serve in the Army Reserves. After working at the flour mill he went on to work at Western Seeds based in Heyburn, Idaho. He work hard and became the manager at Western Seeds. He retired from Western Seeds and began working at Wheatland then Evan’s Grain Feed and Seed Co. Upon retiring from Evan’s Grain he wanted to show support for his community.  George believed in giving back to his community.  He became the Mayor of Heyburn and service in that capacity for 12 year.

As he became a man of faith, he was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many capacities in the ward and stake. Some of his memorable callings were serving as the executive stake secretary and as Bishop in the Heyburn 2^nd ward for 6 years.

George was passionate about all things sports. He played fast pitch softball, an avid bowler, loved basketball and bow hunting. He gave up bow hunting and replaced it with a love for golfing. You could find George on the golf course every day of the week and sometimes twice a day.

George is survived by his wife Carma Thompson Anderson, half-brother James Clark, and George’s four children, Kerry Andrew Anderson(Lisa Thacker Anderson), Paul, Idaho, Peggy Lynn McLeod (Sohn  McLeod), Lindon, Utah, Lisa Marie Bulter (Jerry Butler) Gooding, Idaho, Loretta Dawn Grubaugh (Ian Grubaugh) Boise, Idaho; 12 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his son Gregory Todd Anderson, his parents Omer and Wanda (Jolley) Anderson, and Ucile Lininger, his half-sister Liz Miller, and half-brother Wayne Clark.

 Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 4, 2024 at the Paul Stake Center, of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 424 West Ellis St. in Paul. Burial will follow in the Riverside Cemetery in Heyburn. Family will receive friends on Thursday evening, October 3, 2024 at the Morrison Funeral Home, 188 South Hwy 24 in Rupert from 5:00 until 7:00 and from 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. at the church on Friday prior to the funeral. Services are under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home, 188 South Hwy 24 in Rupert.

A live webcast of the service will be available at the following Link:https://youtu.be/SH6Syp5GFlE

Condolences:

George you will be missed in the neighborhood. You been a very good neighbor to me. You were an excellent Mayor for the City of Heyburn RIP...Marjorie Jensen

George was a good man and a good friend he loved his family and was a good example to me and many others he will be missed. Love ya George...Steven Stanger

Love your Dad as our Bishop, friend and City Mayor! He will be missed. Sending love and prayers for comfort and peace!...Dan and Beneta Hellewell

Oh Peggy and family,,, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know I have you in my thoughts and prayers. Sending love and hugs your way...Tracy

Dear Lisa and family,
I am sorry for your loss. May God bless you with great memories, comfort and peace. Love you guys. V J Kunz

On behalf of the Jensen families we want to send our love and prayers for a family that we all cherish  comfort for a wonderful life of friendship  journey of our fathers was so bonded. Orville Richard Jensen and family

We will miss him. He always made some fun or humerous comment whenever I would talk to George. Always brightened my day He was respected by all. He always was a great example to me of how to treat others. My condolences to all the George Anderson Family. Martin Barclay

Though I didn’t know him well, I always admired the man he was. He carried himself with such grace and holiness that I truly believed he could walk on water. He was someone I looked up to, and I hope one day I can embody even a fraction of the goodness and faith he lived by. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. May he rest in peace.
With love. His Niece... Jamie Nelson  

We were so sad to hear that we've lost Bishop George! We loved him! He was a wonderful, empathetic, fun loving man! He will be missed so much, but Heaven is lucky to get him! Prayers and peace to his wonderful family. Linnell and Monte Watson

George worked for Grandpa Barnes for many years ! I have known him since I was very young! He was always kind and funny! A great person and fine example for us all! David Dansie

Sorry for your loss. I remember George from his bowling days at Y-Dell. Marty, George and I bowled in a trio league. He was a joy to be around. One night my 255 took second place to his 300. May God comfort the family, especially Carma. Dan Rorris

Always loved seeing George at Western Seeds, great visits in Heyburn and so appreciative of his conversation! Our sympathy to his family.. Diane Griswold

George was a kind loving person. He did a great job as a mayor for Heyburn. Rest in peace young man. You had a 5-star rating with me...Alicia Tellez

Tim had the great pleasure of serving in the Bishopric with George. Such a Giant to step side by side with him. The twins always referred to him as Georgie Porgie, and lovingly he will always be our Georgie Porgie! He was loved by everyone. May you find great peace in all your memories with him, I know we will. Great Men will always be remembered, George was a great man...Tim, Heidi and family

I have so many great memories spending time at their house growing up. I always refer to him as my god father. Hugs and thoughts to everyone...Nikki Stuart

Carma and family. Sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you all. Take care. Love... Nolin & Connie Oman

George is a great example of service. Ready and willing to serve at church and in civic duties. He was a friend of my grandpa and helped make my family feel welcome when we moved into the ward. Praying for your family through this difficult time...Chris James

I really appreciate the time we spent together and the service that we did together. George was an excellent Stake Executive Secretary and was a really good Bishop. He loved every member of his ward. I had some very spiritual experiences with him and I had some very fun times with him also. He had such a great sense of humor. I wish I could have seen him prior to his passing so that I could have expressed my love and appreciation to him, but we don't always get to do all we want. Thanks George – M. Gene Hansen

So many fun memories of George. He is and was a classic. Will miss him with a smile... Perry Gillette

Only one George What a great friend. Carma and Family , my heart goes out to you . Mays the Savior comfort you With your lose. I will miss our phone calls and visits. Bless you..Bruce Beck

I wanted to spend some time with George so over the last several months I would pick him up for lunch. He would be sitting in that chair on the porch (see picture above) when i went by to pick him up. Then off to the wayside so he could give Laurie a bad time along with some of his old friends. Everyone knew George and i think almost every one really liked him. I know he held a a special place in my heart. SEED YA later my old friend. LOVE YOU MAN was also a favorite saying of his. Great Person. Great friend
So Love ya man and Seed ya Later Your friend ...Myron