Clarence Benhart Anderson

Clarence (Mick) B. Anderson, age 100, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2009 from old age. He was born March 14, 1909 in Ogden, Utah to Adolph B. Anderson and Annie M. Farrow. His father was a Mormon pioneer whose 320 acre farm was the area now known as Shadow Valley. He married Erma A. Barnsley on July 1, 1934 and they were later sealed in the Ogden Temple. They were married 72 years and lived their lives in the Ogden area.

Clarence was a farmer, owned an auto repair shop in Huntsville, and worked for the railroad 32 years. He had a photographic memory and was always learning new things. Clarence built three homes from the ground up and remodeled a historic home in Huntsville. He taught himself many skills including auto-mechanics, furniture making, beekeeping, and lapidary work. He could design tools in his mind and make them without blueprints. Some of the things he made from scratch included a boat, camper, trailer, and garden tractor. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, square dancing, traveling, and working in his garden.

Clarence is survived by children Clarence E. Anderson (Shirley); Dean Anderson; Arlene Butler (David); and Sharon Lloyd (Scott). He has 24 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild

He was preceded in death by wife Erma, son Wayne Anderson, and daughter Cindy Hall.

A viewing will begin at 9:00 with funeral services at 10:00 on Monday, July 13th at Larkin Mortuary, 496 24th St., Ogden.

Interment will be in the Ogden City Cemetery.

Arrangements under the direction of Aaron's Mortuary

Condolences may be sent to the family at aaronsmortuary.com