Our beloved Craig Joseph Anderson, 21, passed from this life Nov. 5, 2003 due to injuries sustained in a car accident.

Craig was born on "lucky" Friday the 13th of August, 1982 in Logan. He grew up surrounded by family and friends in North Logan. As a youth, he was active in scouting and earned the Eagle Scout Award. Craig graduated from Sky View High School and LDS Seminary in 2000, where he developed athletic, musical and leadership talents in a variety of activities. He attended Utah State University, majoring in Chemistry and pre-med. Craig's deep love of learning inspired him to excel in all his studies.

Craig's favorite activities included skiing, mountain climbing trips with his family, playing with his nephew and nieces, and adding to his expansive 170 necktie collection. He loved to spend his summers working alongside his brother in their cornfield, growing and selling their famous Anderson Brother's Corn. Craig exhibited a strong work ethic in his employment, as in all aspects of his life. As a teenager, he worked for a local sod farm. Later he especially enjoyed working as a CNA in the adult day center at Sunshine Terrace. He also volunteered with the Muscular Dystrophy Association's summer camp. His generosity and ability to love everyone earned him friends of every age and background. A lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Craig gladly served in his callings and was dearly loved by the children he taught in the Primary.

Craig's energy and enthusiasm for life was contagious. "Happiness is a choice" was one of his trademark phrases. In thought, word, and action, Craig chose happiness each day. He will be remembered for his bright smile and friendly nature. His perpetual optimism and fun-loving sense of humor made him a joy to be around. Craig brought out the best in everyone. He had a special gift for making people feel loved and important.

Craig recently returned from faithful service in the LDS Ireland Dublin Mission, where he labored with his whole heart and soul. He constantly expressed the great joy he found in the work and his love for the people he met. His diligent and valiant missionary service touched countless lives and will bless generations to come. Craig's knowledge and testimony of the gospel stand as a beacon to all who knew him.

As a son, grandson, brother, uncle, missionary and friend, Craig's love, purity and strength of character exemplified the finest attributes in human nature. We were blessed to know and love him.

He is survived by his parents, Tim and Nedra Anderson, North Logan; grandparents: Roice and Ruth Anderson, North Logan; Ross and Louise Nielsen, Hyrum; three brothers and two sisters: David (Sherida), Tucson, AZ; Roger (Tirzah), Brandon, MS; Emily (Doug) Roberts, La Palma, CA; Ruth (Anthony) Dye, Omaha, NE; Howard (Kate Cole), North Logan; a nephew and eight nieces; a large extended family; and his fiancé Tenniel Hoth.

Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Monday, Nov. 17 at North Logan Green Canyon Stake Center, 1850 North 400 East, North Logan. A viewing will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 16 at the Allen-Cranney Mortuary, 420 E. 1800 North, North Logan, and at the Stake Center on Monday from 10 to11:30 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be in the Logan City Cemetery.