Arnolene Snow Anderson Obituary (1934

Arnolene Snow Anderson, age 89, of Provo, Utah, returned to her heavenly home on November 21, 2023, surrounded by her family. Arnolene was born in Castle Gate, a coal mining town in Carbon County Utah, on July 5, 1934. Her father, Arnold W. Snow, had been killed in a mining accident six months before she was born. Even though Arnolene never knew her father, she felt his influence throughout her life. She was raised by her Mother, Bessie Arulla Robertson Snow who possessed boundless love and an iron will. Bessie passed these traits on to her daughter who exhibited these qualities throughout her entire life. When she was 11, Arnolene moved to Provo and lived there for the rest of her life. She was a particularly gifted pianist and began accompanying a local group, the Singing Sallies, when she was around 14. Over the years, Arnolene played the piano and organ for hundreds of church meetings, community events, and funerals. Her children loved the times when she would play “Kitten on the Keys”, “Misty”, and other showstopping tunes as well as Primary songs and hymns on the upright piano in their living room. They did not appreciate as much the marching tunes she occasionally resorted to playing when they were slow to get out of bed. As a girl in Provo, Arnolene attended BY High where she was very active in many clubs and activities and formed several life-long friendships. She also attended BYU and majored in Business. During her junior year, she met the great love of her life, Norman Dean Anderson from Shelley, Idaho. They both loved to dance and their courtship began when Norm asked her to be his partner for the All-Church Dance Festival in Salt Lake City. After they became engaged, Arnolene waited while Norman served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the East Central States. While he was gone, Arnolene graduated and taught typing and General Business at Central Jr. High in Provo. They were married on June 4, 1958, in the Salt Lake Temple. Arnolene and Norm were married for 65 years. They raised a family of four boys and two girls. They were very active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Arnolene held many different callings over the years. They also served a mission together in Macon, Georgia for three years when Norman was called as Mission President. Arnolene’s faith and love for the Savior and the Prophet Joseph Smith were defining characteristics in her life. Because of her faith, her prayers were extremely effective and miracles often occurred when she prayed for them. Arnolene was a temple worker for many years and was the Patriarchal blessing scribe for her husband for 21 years. She always served with all her heart wherever she was needed. Arnolene’s life revolved around her family. She was very close to her mother and sisters and she fiercely loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was loved and respected by all who were fortunate to know her. Arnolene was amazingly patient while showing unconditional love, forgiveness, and understanding. She had the ability to make everyone she was talking to feel like the most important person in the world and she fed everyone who came into her home. The last words each of us heard from her were “I love you.” Arnolene has been the bedrock of our family with her love and support which she unconditionally gave each of us during her life. She never missed a birthday or anniversary and celebrated our accomplishments more often than we did ourselves. She will be missed. We love you, mom, and are forever grateful for the time we had with you here. Arnolene was preceded in death by her mother, her sisters Bonnie Mae Bushman (Melvin) and Bulah Tabone (Pete) as well as her brother Monte Snow (Evelyn). She is survived by her husband, Norman Dean Anderson, and her children Brent Anderson (Karen), David Anderson (Kristine), Nancy McGriff (David), Craig Anderson (Tanja), Brian Anderson (Amy), and Susan Anderson. She also leaves behind 16 beloved grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 2, 2023, at the Bonneville 5th Ward Chapel, 85 South 900 East, Provo, Utah. The family will receive friends at the Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 East Center Street, Friday, December 1, from 6-8:00 p.m. and at the church Saturday, from 9:30-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment at Eastlawn Memorial Hills. Condolences may be extended at www.bergmortuary.com.