Melvin Henry Anderson

BURLEY – Melvin Henry Anderson, a 91-year-old longtime resident of Burley, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013, at the Parke View Rehabilitation and Care Center in Burley after short illness.

Melvin was born on March 4, 1922, in Pine River, Minnesota, the son of Melvin Henry Gehweier and Eva Lela Gregory. He was adopted when he was nine years old by Alfred Anderson. He married Rhea Blanche Judd on Jan. 26, 1943, in Burley. Two days after their marriage, Melvin left to serve in the United States Army. At the end of the war, they made their home in Burley. In 1945, they were blessed with their only son, Marty.

Melvin worked for Challenge Dairy until its closure. He then worked as a custodian for the Cassia School District at the Overland Elementary School where he retired in 1983. He enjoyed fishing with anyone who would go fishing with him. He also enjoyed his yard and gardening. He could grow everything and anything.

Melvin is survived by his son, Marty (Pam) Anderson of Burley; his granddaughter, Meggan Anderson of Burley; two sisters, Laura May Lyda of Boise, and Ramona Baker of Spokane Valley, Wash.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Rhea; one sister, Marie Lyda; and a brother, Al Anderson.

The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, where friends and family may call from 5 until 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, and from 1 until 1:45 p.m. Monday. Officiating will be Michael James. Burial will be in the Pleasant View Cemetery in Burley, with military rites provided by the Mini-Cassia Veterans Organization.