Logan Herald Journal,  June 11, 1945

Prominent Cache Leader Succumbs To
Long Illness
John H. Anderson Noted In Business, Civic, Church
Activities
Worthy Life

     One of Cache Valley's most prominent business, church and civic
leaders, John H. Anderson, 80, died Sunday evening at the family home
following a lingering illness.
     Mr. Anderson was aa pioneer in the Logan merchandising field,
and at the time of his death -was president of the First National Banking
company in Logan—a position he had held since 1917. He was former
bishop of Logan Fourth ward, former president of the Swedish LDS mission, 
and president of the Cache stake home mission for 20 years.
Funeral Wednesday
      His wife, whom he married in 1885, died less than a month ago—
April 26 of this year.
     Funeral services for Mr. Anderson will be conducted Wednesday at
2 p.m. in Logan
Fourth Ward chapel, with Bishop Ira N. Hayward officiating.
     Friends may call at the family home, 162 East Fourth North street,
Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m., and Wednesday from 10 a.m. until time of
services. Burial in the Logan city cemetery will be under direction of
the W. Loyal Hall mortuary.
     It was four years ago during a bank event that Alma Sonne,
assistant to the LDS council of Twelve, characterized Mr. Anderson
thus—
     "John H. Andersen's entire life is a demonstration of the qualities
that make for success and happiness. Sound in judgement, constructive
in purpose, safe and dependable in business, loyal and active in the
church, he is properly regarded as a pillar of strength in the
community."
     Mr. Sonne had been closely affiliated with Mr. Anderson for
upwards of three decades.
     Youngest son of Johannas and Johanna Olsen Anderson, he was
born September 24,
1864, in the home which he subsequently spent nearly 81 years. He
was educated in Logan public schools, and when 18 years of age, was
called to serve in the Swedish mission. He was there a total of 27
months, and was subsequently called to preside over the field in 1925
and 1926.
Temple Worker    
     After returning home, Mr. Anderson became an officiator in the
Logan temple, a position he held for several years. Other church
positions he held at various
times during his life were president of the Logan Fourth ward
YMMIA, bishop of Mendon ward, Bishop of Logan Fourth ward from
1913 to 1917, president of the Cache stake home mission, president of
the Cache Scandinavian organization for 29 years, a class teacher in
the auxiliaries. He also served as a member of Cache Stake high
council, and throughout his life was an ardent temple worker.
     Mr. Anderson was born in a log cabin just five years after the
original settler crossed the Logan river and marked off a village. He
worked on his father's farm until being called on a mission. He then
clerked in the Logon ZCMI branch, became manager of its grocery
department, and then set up business for himself in 1893 on Main
street. He subsequently moved into the ZCMI building when that firm
closed, establishing the John H. Anderson and Sons department store,
which now is operated by two sons, John and Joseph Anderson.
     In 1902, Mr. Anderson was elected a director of the First National
Bank, and served as Vice president for five years, before becoming
president in 1917. He was mayor of Logan city for one term, 1909-1911,
was a pioneer in development of the sugar beet industry in Cache county,
and is considered one of the oldest independent merchants in northern Utah.
     Mr. Anderson was active in Republican party circles, was a
longtime member of Logan chamber of commerce, and was noted for
his hobby of flower raising. He served as president of the Logan
Flower Garden club for many years, and is noted in that field for his
interest in dahlias.
     He married Annie Charlotte Eliason, a native of Logan, on
November 18, 1885.
     Survivors include John Anderson of River Heights, Joseph
Anderson of Logan, Mrs. Charlotte A. Larsen and Lieut. Merrill B.
Anderson of Salt Lake City, Woodruff  H. Anderson of Springville,
Mrs. Luella A. Hickman of Berkeley, Cal., Dr. Melvin E. Anderson of
Idaho Falls, and Mrs. Marie A. Curtis of Cokeville, Wyo.
     There are also 23 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.