Dona May Anderson

November 22, 1927 - May 2, 2018

Dona May Hansen Anderson passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, May 2, 2018. Dona was born November 22, 1927 in Susanville, California to Don K. and Vera Lucille Hansen. She grew up in Susanville and graduated from high school and Lassen Junior College. She then came to BYU majoring in Physical Education. Her first teaching assignment was in Lehi where she met her future husband Melvin. They were married on May 27, 1952 in the Salt Lake Temple. Together they had two children, Donald and Melva. She enjoyed gardening, horseback riding (buggy rides too), family history, rodeos, camping and picnics. She enjoyed community service with the Lehi Civic Improvement Association working with rodeo queens. Many friendships were formed through this service. She taught school for 32 years during which time she initiated a gymnastic program. She is survived by her husband, Melvin; son, Donald (Becky); daughter, Melva; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, May 5th, at 11:00 am, at the Lehi 6th Ward Chapel, 220 West 200 South, Lehi, Utah, where Viewings will be held Friday, May 4th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and prior to services on Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 am. Interment in Lehi City Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary.