It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Lorre Jean Anderson, who returned to her Heavenly Father on 20 January 2025, at the age of 82.

Lorre was born in Preston, Idaho, on 28 June 1942. She was the daughter of Melvin L. and LaRue Burrup, and the oldest of seven children. She grew up with a deep love for her family and faith, which she carried with her throughout her life. On 1 March 1963, she was married and sealed to her high school sweetheart, Melvin LaRue Anderson, in the Logan Utah Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Their eternal bond continues as a testament to their love, faith, and commitment to each other.

Lorre was a devoted spouse, a committed mother to her two children, and a cherished grandmother to each of her 16 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She found great joy in her family and took pride in watching her posterity grow. She was a woman of service, always ready to lend a helping hand and uplift those around her. Her unwavering faith in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and her kindness to those she knew, was an inspiration to all who knew her.

Her love for the Savior, her membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and her family were the cornerstones of her life. She served faithfully in numerous church callings and was a dedicated example of love, humility, and selflessness. Her favorite saying was “Keep on keeping on.” In later years, as struggles of life became more pronounced, she added the word “Better.”

In life, Lorre used her skills of homemaking and sewing to create a Christ-centered home, a fortress of happiness, a place where uplifting interests were cultivated, and a station of safety from tumults and trials.

She is survived by her husband, Melvin LaRue Anderson, her daughter Lisa [David] Riches of Depoe Bay, Oregon, her son Richard M. [Heidi] Anderson of Malad, Idaho, sixteen grandchildren, Jessica [Benjamin] Maughan, Joshua [Lisa] Riches, Victoria [Stanton] Lougy, James [Kayley] Riches, Nels [Kayla] Anderson, Ilan Anderson, Cameron Wright, Selma [Alex] Huynh, Connor Wright, Aly Wright, and three great-grandchildren, Grayson, Easton, and Marcus. She was preceded in death by her father and mother.

The family expresses heartfelt thanks to all who have offered their love, support, and prayers during this time. We are also very grateful to the staff of physicians and nurses who so carefully assisted her.

A funeral service was held at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, 28 January 2025 at the Horsley Funeral Home, 132 West 300 North, in Malad, Idaho. Interment followed at the Malad Cemetery.

May she rest in peace, knowing that she endured the triumphs and trials of mortality well, and that her love will live on through her family and the many lives she touched.