A Bittersweet Farewell
Yesterday morning we had the funeral for my grandpa. It was beautiful, and there was a really good turnout. The chapel was almost full. When we sung the opening and closing hymns, I felt like I'd never heard a congregation sing so loudly and nicely before. Following the service at the church, we drove to the cemetery where my grandpa will be buried next to his sweetheart, my grandma. I thought I would share a photo of the headstone and then share my grandma's obituary.
Deceased Name: Jeanette Pulley Andersen PROVIDENCE, Utah Jeanette Pulley Andersen, 69, beloved mother, devoted wife and constant friend passed away May 15, 2002, following a courageous struggle with cancer.
She was born January 24, 1933, in Logan to Fonda Rigby and Orion Sylvester Pulley. She was the oldest of 10 children.
Jeanette was raised in Logan, attended Utah State University and graduated with a degree in elementary education. She served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the eastern states mission. Upon her return, she taught school in Farmington. She met her future husband, Derrell Milo Andersen, at a dance in Salt Lake City. They were married for time and all eternity in the Logan LDS Temple on June 14, 1963. They later moved to Grover, Wyo., where they spent 35 happy years raising five daughters.
Jeanette taught first grade in the Lincoln County School District for 18 years, proving many times over to be an outstanding teacher. She retired in 1998. In the spring of 1999, Jeanette and Derrell moved to the sunshine and blossoms of Providence, where many warm and friendly people welcomed and loved them, making this town truly home.
Jeanette served in every auxiliary of the church, holding various positions. At the onset of her illness, she was Primary president, a calling she loved dearly.
Jeanette will always be remembered for her ever present positive attitude and cheerful smile, her willingness to do whatever was asked of her and her life of selfless service. She possessed an extraordinary gift for writing which was recognized statewide. She made everything beautiful, from the music she played to the paintings she created; from her lovely flower gardens to her delicious home cooked meals; from the classrooms of school to those of life. She made a positive difference in the lives of all she came in contact with. This rare soul will be missed by those who know and love her.
She is survived by her husband, Derrell; daughters, Tonya Andersen, DeEtte Andersen, Janell (Lyle) Johnson, Beth Andersen and Deenna (Scott) Tolentino; seven grandchildren; her mother, Fonda; brothers and sisters, Arden (Carole), Melvin, Harvey (Dixie), Karl (Virginia), Steven (Cynthia), Adrynne (Walton) Muir and Camille (Mark) Crookston. She is preceded in death by her father and two infant brothers.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 18, 2002, at 10 a.m. in the Providence 4th Ward building at 100 N. 100 East in Providence, with Bishop Blaine Fuhriman conducting. A viewing will be held Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 E. Center, Logan and at the church on Saturday from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Interment will be in the Providence Cemetery under the direction of Allen-Hall Mortuary.
Herald Journal, The (Logan, UT) Date: May 17, 2002 Record Number: 779743 Copyright, 2002, Cache Valley Publishing LLC
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