Stephen Christian Anderson

Stephen Christian Anderson passed away on October 31, 2026 in Stansbury Park, Utah. He was born on January 20, 1948 in Mayfield, Utah to Leedrow Anderson and Vergie Nelson Anderson. He married Lynnette Kay Houskeeper on September 19, 1975 in the Salt Lake Temple.

Stephen graduated from Utah State University with a Bachelor of Science degree. He served a Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Norway.

Stephen retired from the Utah State Tax Commission after 21 years of service. He sang with the Swanee Singers for 20 years. He enjoyed fishing and hunting.

Stephen is survived by his wife Lynette, children Christopher and Amber. He is also survived by his sisters, Pam Smith and Vergalee Anderson; 6 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leedrow & Vergie and a daughter, Melody Alise Leafty.

Special thanks to Rocky Mountain Hospice and Lighthouse Adult Daycare for the loving care and excellent service. A big thanks for the loving friends and family, ward and neighbors.

Stephen had wonderful parents and family. He was a great husband, father, grandfather and friend.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Memorial Holladay-Cottonwood Mortuary, 4670 South Highland Drive, Holladay, Utah 84117 with a viewing from 10:00 to 10:45 AM. Interment will take place at Memorial Holladay Cemetery, 4900 South Memory Lane, Holladay, Utah 84117.