Ray D. Andreason

Salina, Utah - Ray Durndall Andreason, age 85, of Salina, Utah, died June 24, 2005 in Sandy, Utah. He was born February 2, 1920 in Salina, Utah, a son of Arthur Amdell and Mary Magdaline Thompson Andreason. He graduated from North Sevier High School and married Verna Wyroa Larson, January 8, 1941 in Axtell, Utah. They are the parents of nine children. Ray served in the military through WWII and was an active pilot and communication expert. He worked for Telluride and Utah Power & Light Co. for 40 years. His many other part time jobs were, Electrican, Plumber, Law Enforcement Officer, Farmer and Mechanic. Ray loved to fish and hunt and surrounded these activities with family and many friends. He and Verna spent many summers after retirement at Fish Lake, Utah. Ray also served in many civic organizations, Lions, American Legion and worked to build up the community. Ray is survived by his children: Saundra (Clyde) Coates, Tanya (Craig) Topham, all of Gunnison; Donna (Bernell) Manwill, Charlotte (Duane) Follett, all of Centerfield; Paulla (John) Merchant, Derek (Dana) Andreason, all of Salina; Desslie (Vickie) Andreason, Taylorsville; Darron (Cindy) Andreason, Aurora; 38 grandchildren; 75 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; sister and brother: Darleen (Chester) Walden, Sneads, Florida; Ben (Helen) Andreason, Layton, Utah. Ray was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Verna, on January 15, 2005; a daughter, Kathleen Mary Andreason; his parents; a granddaughter, Heather Winn; three grandsons: Jarred Andreason, Conner Coates; Tyzeic Besendorfer; and a son-in-law: Larry Winn. Graveside services will be held Monday, June 27, 2005 at 1:00 P.M. in the Salina Pioneer Cemetery with military honors accorded by the Salina American Legion Post #36 and under the direction of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield, Salina and Gunnison, Utah.