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Thomas Anderson

January 25th, 1948 - September 11th, 2018

Thomas Ival Anderson, 70, of Shelley, Idaho passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at EIRMC.

Tom was born on January 25, 1948 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Ival Lyle Anderson and Margaret Jeneil Heyrend Anderson.

Tom has spent his life in the Idaho Falls area.

Tom married Suzie Payne and together had one daughter, Varina Wood. They later divorced. He then married Rebecca Winsor, and had one daughter, Libby Severinsen and son, Adam Anderson. Tom and Rebecca later divorced. Tom married Danese Humphryes, they later divorced.

Tom was a Christian. He loved meeting new people and talking with them about God.

Tom worked as a long haul truck driver.

He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, watching his son race, camping, and panning for gold. Tom was a brilliant mechanic, carpenter and inventor. He loved his animals. Tom was a car guy and loved riding his Harley.

Tom is survived by his children, Varina Wood, Libby Severinsen, and Adam Anderson. He is also survived by his sisters, Karen Covert, Lynn Walker, and Jeneil McAlevy.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Lexie Anderson; and brother, Paul Haderlie.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Hawker Funeral Home. Family will visit with friends for one hour prior to the service. Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.hawkerfuneralhome.com.

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