Robert "Rob" Anderson, 61, of Lava Hot Springs, passed away Friday, August 6, 2010 at the Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello.

He was born November 6, 1948 at Salt Lake City, Utah, the son of Wm Monte Anderson and Beverly Blanke Anderson.

He married Rita Koller, Sept 8, 1976 at Draper, Utah. He was raised and educated in Salt Lake City; He attended Snow College.

He had lived 2 years in Spain. Rob and Rita moved to Lava in 1995 to build a home for Rita's parents.

He was a member of the Lava LDS Ward.

Rob was a great volunteer. He had served on the Lava City Council. He loved to work remodeling homes and helping all people.

He was a tool repairman for Black and Decker; and a master craftsman specializing in woodwork.

He served in the U.S. Air Force for 4 years in England.

Rob is survived by his wife Rita, 1 son and 1 daughter and their spouses; Eric and Michele Schnibbe, SLC, UT. and Tracy and Ken Nielsen, St George, UT. Also surviving is a grandson, Jesse and 6 step grandchildren; 2 brothers and 1 sister; Alan and Cherie Anderson, SLC; Heber and Tammy Anderson, Highland, UT; Trissa and Wolfgang Peleschka, So Jordan, UT. He was preceded in death by his parents and Father-in-law.


Funeral Services were conducted on Thursday August 12, at Noon at the Lava Hot Springs LDS Ward Chapel. Burial was in the Lava Hot Springs Cemetery.