Christopher Neuberger 7th September 2007

For those friends across the world that were unable to attend one of Todd's 2 viewings or his funeral, here's a recap: John Flint, bishop and friend, officiated. He had been a helpmeet in the hospital to our family, offering comfort and much-needed comfort in our grief. Matt Andersen offered the family prayer before closing the casket for the final time. "Oh My Father" was song by the congregation in the Kilby building, LDS Chapel. It was the song that his daughter Stin sang to him as he took his final breath in hospice care. She'd begun to sing "I Know My Redeemer Lives" as his breath changed rapidly, being short and long and stunted, indicating the time was near... She felt impressed to change to the song, that within 5 minutes of onset, was the peaceful music he heard as he was ushered on. He had always relished hearing his children sing. Nathan Andersen read Todd's testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ and issued a timeline of his life. Moments of memory with a unique dad tickled a funny bone for his children as they recalled what only he could and did do. Laughter at moments about did Nathan in, but others were tender and sweet in the love his father had shown, and for which he showed deep gratitude. Rachel spoke of his spiritual legacy and the impact of his words and actions. Brazil Area President Arnoldson offered words of comfort for his friend and faithful missionary' life... Stin and Mackenzie, both with Todd at passing, sang "I Know that My Redeemer Lives." Markus Andersen spoke with great emotion of the most Christlike man he'd ever met, in agreement to Mackenzie's statements earlier. He urged each to find a quality to emulate some that Todd had espoused. Steve Crandall, neighbor and friend, sang "Where can I Turn for Peace." Brother Darian Andersen, his only brother and best friend spoke of a deeply spiritual lifetime bond, and divulged the code words they always exchanged at the end of each phone conversation to indicate they loved each other. Stin offered the benediction, and requested that we emulate the characteristics of Todd in each of our lives more fully. Zachary offered the dedication of the grave after Matt sang "Nearer My God to Thee." *350 white balloons were released to fly heavenward as the hearse drove away with Todd's earthly remains....