Mary "Gay" Andersen

Hyrum - Mary "Gay" Bradford Andersen, our precious mother, grandmother, and sister passed away March 12, 2008 surrounded by loved ones.
Gay was born August 2,1935 in Garland, Utah to William Cecil and Vila Elena Wakley. She was reared
and educated in Garland and graduated from Bear River High School.
Gay married Glade Andersen on July 22, 1953. They made their homes in Ogden and then settled in Hyrum where Gay has resided for over 40 years. They were blessed with and raised four beautiful, loving children before they later divorced. Mom also had a special closeness with her sister Pat and her brother-in-law Lloyd. Mom loved and cared for her family and was always helping everyone. She will be deeply missed. She worked as a school cook at Lincoln Elementary and was head cook at Mountain Crest High School. She loved sharing her talents of sewing, crocheting, and cooking. She has many friends in Hyrum which she cherished and appreciated all the kindness and consideration given by them.
She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and had a testimony and love of Christ. Mom was endowed and sealed to her parents in the Logan Temple on September 15, 2007. She felt blessed, honored, and humble to be able to do this.
She is survived by her four children Brad (Tammy) Andersen of Lewiston, Cheri (Paul) Pierson of Perry, Tami (Tracy) Smith of Warren, and Susan King of Hyrum; 15 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Pat (Lloyd) Taylor of Hyrum.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother George "Gary" Bradford.
A private graveside service will be held on Monday, March 17, 2008 at Bear River Cemetery, 4600 West 5600 North, in Bear River City. Friends and family may call Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Monday from 12:30 to 1 :30 p.m. at the Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 E Center in Logan. Condolences and thoughts may be expressed to the family online at www.allenmortuaries.net .
The family would like to thank the staff of Alpine Home Care for their loving dedication to our mom.