Marjean Hillyard Anderson

MarJean Hillyard Anderson
July 20, 1931-December 1, 2022
MarJean Hillyard Anderson passed away after living a rich and full 91 years. MarJean was born in Smithfield, Utah to John Aaron Hillyard and Bertha Betress Ashment. She was the youngest of five children. Her siblings were: Eva Betress Hillyard Tayor, John Keith Hillyard, Thomas Alma Hillyard, and Glen William Hillyard. She married Norris K Anderson in 1952. Together they loved and raised five children: David Norris, Jay Dee, Teresa, Kyle Glenn, and Daren Joseph.
MarJean had a strong testimony in God and her Savior and loved them. She was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and was a faithful servant. MarJean was a Blazer Leader and Guide Patrol Leader for the Boy Scouts. She was a Primary teacher and served in her Stake Primary Presidency and her Ward Primary Presidency. MarJean and Norris were dance directors for many years. She also enjoyed serving in the Ogden and Logan Temples. She always supported her husband in all of his callings. Service to the Lord was important to them.
MarJean was an excellent cook and blessed others with that talent. She loved to cook meals for her family, and also made meals for people in town. She was famous for her rolls, roast, pheasant, pies, and cookies. MarJean’s other interests included sewing, knitting, gardening, and travel. She loved to travel and see new things. She has been many places, including: Boston, New York, Florida, Sequoia National Forrest, Texas, Montana, Oklahoma, Colorado, Kentucky, Canada, France, Italy, Egypt, Mexico, Samoa, and more.
MarJean had many friends that she enjoyed spending time with over the years. They played Hand and Foot every Wednesday and Pinochle once a month. She was also part of a walking group for many years.
MarJean loved her family and loved to be with them. She went to many baseball games, softball games, soccer games, wrestling matches, football games, races and marathons, 4H competitions, dance recitals, musicals and plays, horse shows, cow shows, piano recitals, choir concerts, band performances, mission farewells and homecomings, baby blessings, baptisms, weddings, graduations, and birthdays. She tried to support every occasion that she could. She called family on their birthdays, gave gifts, and sent cards. She also made cookies and treats for special occasions. She was very supportive of her family.
She is survived by her five children: David (Robyn), Jay Dee (Jan), Teresa (Gaylen) Maughan, Kyle (DeAnn), and Daren (Laurel). She also leaves behind 13 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren with one on the way, and many more family members, friends, and neighbors. She was loved by many and will be missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Norris, her siblings, and her daughter-in-law Bobette. We are comforted in the knowledge of the many happy reunions which are occurring on the other side of the veil.
A viewing will be held Friday, December 16th from 6-8 pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Newton.
A second viewing will be held Saturday, December 17th from 10-11:30 am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Newton.
Following the second viewing, MarJean’s funeral service will be held at 12 pm also at the Newton Church.