Melvin LaRue Anderson Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Melvin LaRue Anderson (Malad City, Idaho), born in Preston, Idaho, who passed away on January 23, 2026, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Swend Anderson and Ina Anderson; and his spouse Lorre Jean Burrup. He is survived by: his children, Lisa [David] Riches of Depoe Bay and Richard M. [Heidi] Anderson of Malad; his grandchildren, Jessica [Benjamin] Maughan, Joshua [Lisa] Riches, Victoria [Stanton] Lougy, James [Kayley] Riches, Nels [Kayla] Anderson, Ilan Anderson, Cameron Wright, Selma [Alex] Huynh, Connor Wright and Aly Wright; and his great grandchildren, Grayson, Easton and Marcus.