My loving mother Verna Mae Anderson, joined her husband Hoy Anderson and three sons Jack, Chip and Kelly on July 4th 2025, in Murray, Utah.
Born on October 16th 1957 in Cedar City, Utah to parents Jack and Lenora Murdock. Her oldest son Alan Anderson is the lone survivor and was her caretaker for the last 3 years.
Verna loved her dog Misty very much and they were always together bringing comfort to one another.
Preceded in death by her parents Jack and Lenora Murdock, brother Vernon Murdock, her loving husband Hoy Alan Anderson and sons Jack, Chip and Kelly Anderson.
She had triamond’s love for her grandsons Hunter, Kayden (Anna), Colton (Paisley), Jaxsonn, granddaughters Kaylah, and Dustee, Great grandkids Stetson, Huntlee, Kingston, Liberty. A special thank you to Ashley Salvesen for her love, support and kindness.
My love for Verna as a friend will never be forgotten and trips to guzzle, parks and our rides. I love you Verna.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 11th at Tooele 18th Ward Chapel, 1025 West Utah Ave., Tooele, Utah. Viewings will be held on Thursday evening from 6-8 PM and also from 9:30-10:30 AM prior to services BOTH at the Ward. Burial will follow at the Grantsville City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers family suggests donations would be appreciated in care of Dalton-Hoopes Funeral Home, POB 321, Grantsville, Utah 84029.
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Also survived by her greatgrand children Arianna & Alizabeth Land and Jackson-Chip (JC) named after her late son Chip Anderson.
I’m so sorry for your loss Alan, I was just thinking of you the other day. I hope the best for you in your future old friend.
Sorry again for the loss of your mom.
I so lost a beautiful woman the great times we had together and thd many laughs. God took an amazing woman. Rest in peace snd may God be with your family, love you all.
Carol
My dear childhood friend, how sad , I hope you are at peace Verna Mae, we played Barbies and ran through open alfalfa fields as children, , we walked and rode to school together, from grade school until you, were a senior and left me behind , we haven’t done much for lots of years until these last few months we touched base again , remembering our youth.We were neighborhood friends , and we had a special bond that connected us a lifetime. Alan I’m very sorry for your loss, your mom was so proud of you and lived that you took care of her these past few years, I pray that you are surrounded by love and family during this difficult time. RIP my friend, fly high with the angels…
Verna was so sweet. She’s been through a lot. I’m so grateful she’s with her family again. Praying for peace and comfort for Alan.
A wonderful dear lady and sweet friend you will be missed so much. You were an example to all those around you. You made me laugh and I loved talking on the phone to you. You are now with your boys and your wonderful husband what a beautiful reunion.
Alan at this time may the GOD bless you and comfort you. Know that your MOM is happy and out of pain and with her family again. She will always be with you, you can always talk to her and she loved you so much and appreciate it all that you did for her in these last years. You were a great friend to her and always there for her.
We are so sorry for your lost. Verna was such a kind person who loved Bingo and being around people having a good time, she will be greatly missed, and most definitely will have a very special place in our hearts. All of you will be in our thoughts, hearts, and prayers. May she rest in peace. Thank you, Verna, for all the wonderful memories we will cherish.
While I don’t know Verna well, I know she was an amazing woman. And I never will forget her pumpkin chocolate chip cookies… I have only one memory of her but it’s one I never will forget. I was invited into her home, a complete and total stranger, for thanksgiving dinner and entirely last minute at that. What she didn’t know is that was my first thanksgiving all alone. My first without turkey and my family to eat it with. Like I said, she didn’t know me, so she didn’t know that. But when I left that evening, she made me feel as if I was part of her family. I will forever be grateful to her. May she rest in peace.
Alan and Family: So sorry for your loss.
Alan, so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.