Ed Anderson

Ed Anderson - 12/09/2002 Ed Anderson - 12/09/2002 ED ANDERSON IDAHO FALLS, ID - Edward Andrew Anderson, 51, of Idaho Falls, died December 8, 2002, at his home of a heart attack. He was born February 25, 1951 at Blackfoot to Mont A. Anderson and Irene Wernette Anderson. He attended schools in Moreland and Blackfoot, graduating from Snake River High School. He married Tamara Dance on June 25, 1971 in Thomas, Idaho. They had 3 children. They were later divorced. He married Monica Sell on September 8, 1990 in Idaho Falls. They had 1 son. They were later divorced. He founded Rush Auto Parts with his brother, Steve Anderson. He also had a business called “Coaches Helping People”, which found out people's job skills and pursued employment for them. He was very instrumental in A.A. (Alcoholics Anonymous) and Fresh Air Groups. Ed’s businesses and his life were focused on honesty, courtesy and respect for family, his fellowmen, and Christ. He was a member of the Calvary Chapel and was also a Chaplain at the hospital. He enjoyed gardening, golfing, duck hunting, fishing, exercising at the YMCA, playing raquetball, and sunbathing. Surviving are:Daughter: Heather (David “Todd”) Madder, Gilbert, AZSon: Shawn (Leah) Anderson, Provo, UTDaughter: Stephanie (Kevin) Sommer, Rexburg, IDSon: Mason Sell, Idaho Falls, IDMother: Irene Anderson, Blackfoot, IDClose Friend: Karen Smith, Idaho Falls, IDBrother: Mont E. Anderson, Yorktown, VABrother: Merlin R. Anderson, Gering, NEBrother: Stephen J. Anderson, Idaho Falls, IDBrother: George J. Anderson, Blackfoot, IDBrother: Neil B. Anderson, Stanley, IDSister: Kay I. Higley, Roseburg, ORSister: Yvonne M. Moore, Elko, NV 3 GrandchildrenHe was preceded in death by his father; a brother, Thayne; and a sister, Joan. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m Thursday, December 12, 2002, at Calvary Chapel (4250 South 25th East), with Pastor Rick Brown officiating. The family will meet with friends on Wednesday from 7-8:30 p.m. at Calvary Chapel and for one hour prior to the service on Thursday. Burial will be at Fielding Memorial Park under the direction of Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Ave. The family suggests donations be made to City of Refuge, 840 Park Ave. Apt #1, Idaho Falls, ID 83402. Donation slips will be available at the viewing and services. If you would like to offer your condolences fill in the form below. Name E-Mail Message [ Previous Obituary - Merile Todd | Current Obituary | Next Obituary - Lillie M. Browning ]