Donna Rae Chandler Anderson

BURLEY – Donna Rae Chandler Anderson passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the age of 88. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter and sister.

Donna was born on February 10, 1938, in Wendell, Idaho, to Farren James and Ivy Christensen Chandler. She had one older brother, Rulon, and three more siblings would follow Donna - Jay, Lola, and Wayne. Donna spent most of her growing up years in Wendell, Idaho, where the family had a farm and dairy. Her family worked hard on the dairy and farm, but also found time to go camping, skiing, and attend church functions. Donna graduated from Wendell High School in May of 1955 and headed off to Moscow, Idaho, that fall to attend the University of Idaho.

It was while attending college that she met the love of her life, Neil Anderson. They were married on April 10, 1956, in the Idaho Falls Idaho Temple, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. After Neil finished college, they moved to Twin Falls for a short time but ended up moving to Burley. They purchased a home and farm west of Burley and lived the remainder of their lives there. Five children were born into this loving family.

The most important things in Donna’s life were her husband and family. She enjoyed making a pleasant home for her family and Donna was a skilled homemaker. She loved to cook, sew clothes for her family and raise a garden. Donna loved family history and genealogy. She planned many reunions for family and extended family. Music was also a big part of her life. Donna and Neil sang for many weddings, funerals, and activities. Donna led the Star Ward choir for many years and sang with other singing groups. Donna and Neil also had a passion for ballroom dancing and helped organize many dance events.

Donna was a faithful and active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many callings in the Primary, Relief Society, and Sunday School. She loved to spend time in the temple and served as a temple worker in the Twin Falls Idaho Temple for many years. Neil and Donna served three church missions - Arizona Flagstaff, Australia Perth, and Illinois Nauvoo missions.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Neil Anderson; one daughter, SuAnne; two brothers, Rulon Chandler and Jay Chandler; her sister, Lola Little; and her parents, Farren and Ivy Chandler.

Donna is survived by her daughter, Lorana (Frank) Dye; her three sons, Kevin (Kasie) Anderson, Burton (Carol) Anderson, and Lonny (Dawn) Anderson; 21 grandchildren; 67 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 28, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Star 1st Ward, located at 96 South 200 West, of Burley, with Bart Beck, second counselor in the bishopric officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery in Burley.

Family and friends will be received from 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th Street, in Burley, and from 10 until 10:45 a.m. Thursday, at the church.

A live webcast of the Funeral Service will be available and maintained at the following link: https://youtu.be/ZB-EK88CTJo.