Sherman Lee Anderson

Sherman Lee Anderson passed away quietly and comfortably surrounded by his loving wife and sons on Wednesday, May 8, 2013. Sherm was born to Leland and Zelda Whitlock Anderson on September 30, 1941 in Mayfield, Utah. He was raised in Provo, Utah, where in his youth he was full of hijinks and fun. He was an avid photographer and loved playing the drums. He was quite the drummer boy in the B.Y. High marching and dance band and continued to carry a love for the drums and catchy tunes throughout his life. He met the love of his life on a $5 dollar bet and won her heart... his "shiny little dolly", Jo-Jo. They were sealed on October 12, 1963 in the Manti LDS Temple. He and JoHannah were looking forward to celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this year. Sherm graduated from a technical program in electronics and afterwards was employed at Hill Air Force Base. Some of his projects included guidance systems for the sidewinder missile, radar for the F-16, photographics and instrument repair. He also served TDY tours to Thailand and Chicago and retired in 1998 with thirty years of civilian service. Sherm enjoyed constantly tinkering on something, whether it was a model car or wooden ship, a painting, or a home improvement project outside in the sunshine. He also loved cars and had a lot of fun customizing them over the years. He won several awards for his vision and creativity at many a car show and made quite a hobby of it later in life. He loved reading, drums, and most of all, spending time with his family. Family was central to Sherm and was foremost in his thoughts. He loved spending the summers outside with everyone in the pool or barbecuing. He loved taking family vacations and often dreamed of an "Andersonmobile" that could fit everyone in altogether to venture to whatever destination they were traveling to. Nothing was more important to him than spending time with those he loved and serving them in any way he could. He made many a visit to comfort others with some small token of his love (a Krispy Kreme donut, a magazine, a needed tool or item) while he himself was suffering in pain and awaiting a liver transplant. He was truly selfless and full of love for others. Surviving members of his family are his wife, JoHannah Stolworthy Anderson, sons, Jason Anderson, Darin (Marie) Anderson and Dustin (Monika) Anderson, sister, Lynette (Alan) Spriggs, brother, Jack (Tonia) Anderson, and six grandchildren: Gavin, Mila, Nadia, Jack, Halle and Logan Anderson. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 13th at 10 a.m. at Lindquist''s Roy Mortuary, 3333 West 5600 South. The family will meet with friends Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. and also Monday, prior to the services, from 9 to 9:45 a.m. at the mortuary. Sherm will be laid to rest at the Orem City Cemetery, Utah at approximately 2 p.m. on May 13, 2013.