Erik LeRoy Anderson, age 73, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Scottsdale, Arizona, on September 28, 2026. Erik was born on December 29, 1952 in Mesa, Arizona to A Le Roy and Erika Straumer Anderson. He attended Scottsdale Community College and Arizona State University, graduating in December 1981 with a BS in Accounting. He earned his CPA license in December 1985. He worked for his father’s CPA firm, Anderson & Scow, until the passing of both partners. He then formed his own accounting firm, continuing to serve most of the same clients. He met his wife, Patty Ann Lee, at a church singles dance and married her in May 1990. He was passionate about genealogy and spent many hours doing research, often helping others with their genealogical searches. He was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Patty Ann, and siblings Monica, Allen (Janet), Britta (Henry) Ortega, Tamara (Robert) Hartrick, Jacqueline (Richard) Kelly, Teresa (Peter) Davey, stepdaughter Michelle Lee, grandchildren Noah Burton and Willow Derby, six nieces, seven nephews, and ten great-nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am Friday, October 23, 2026, with a viewing one-hour prior, in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel located at 2202 North 74th Street, Scottsdale, Arizona. Interment will be at Green Acres Cemetery, Scottsdale, Arizona.
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