Last View of the Mountains He Loved So Much

I was looking up some information on Hyrum and dad's tribute from 8 years ago appeared on my screen. I thought it was appropriate that I post it here for everyone to see.

I still can hear is voice when he would call. What I wouldn't give for just 5 more minutes with him.

We rafted down this very spot with Dad in August of the year he passed away.

Thomas F. Anderson, 68, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away on Thursday, December 18, at his home in Hyrum from Gleomatosis (aggressive brain cancer). Tom was born February 11, 1935 to Ellis and Leone Jessop Anderson in Logan, Utah. Tom grew up in Nibley and graduated from South Cache High School in 1953. Tom married the love of his life and his high school sweetheart, Gloria Petersen on August 5, 1954, in the Logan LDS Temple. This August they would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Tom provided for his family as a carpet layer and later owned his own business, Tom Anderson Floor Covering. He was well known in the valley for his great skill, dependability and integrity. What Tom should be most remembered for was his friendship to everyone he met. He loved meeting people and was so compassionate to everyone he knew. Dad had such a sweet and patient nature. He was so unique in this way. Most of all, he loved spending time with his wife and family, which were his prized possessions. He enjoyed the creations of his Heavenly Father. The mountains in the fall, horse rides in the spring, the Tetons and Yellowstone. For the last 4 winters he lived in Yuma, Arizona and valued his close friendships he made while there. He made many memories by traveling with his family in the US and abroad. Tom was close to the spirit and was sensitive to spiritual things. He was a true patriarch to his family and was always caring for others more than himself. I love you was a regular expression of his kind nature. Dads memorable sayings were, Feels like Falls In the Air and You're Quite The Kid. Tom was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and set a wonderful example for his family. Tom served in many church callings and was a High Priest in the Hyrum 2nd Ward. From their marriage were born 3 children; T. Gary (Pamela) Anderson, Hyrum; Christene (Michael) Nelson, Nibley; Julie (Kevin) Carter, Riverdale, Idaho. Tom had 12 grand children and 2 great grandchildren of whom he was so proud. God saw he was getting tired, And a cure was not to be, So He put His arms around our Dad And whispered, Come With Me. With tearful eyes we watched him suffer, And saw him fade away, Although we loved him dearly, We could not make him stay, A golden heart stopped beating, Hardworking hands to rest; God broke our hearts to prove to us, Its time for our Dad to rest.