David 'K' Andreason

It is with gratitude, we announce the beginning of Act III for David 'K' Andreason, amazing husband, loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and good friend. After saying goodbye to each family member, he suddenly left us on March 2, 2016 in South Jordan, Utah.
He was born the second of four sons to William Kenneth and Fay Clayson Andreason on February 13, 1949. He graduated from Bingham High School where he was a member of the wrestling team. He graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in Electrical Engineering. While attending school he married his sweetheart LaRaine Peck on February 4, 1971 in the Salt Lake Temple. Their first son Paul was born while he was still going to school. Two years later, their second son (William) was born. Thirteen years later, through the gift of adoption they welcomed their daughter (Crystal) and son (Cody) into their family.
David and LaRaine are not only eternal companions, they are best friends. He always said that the first time he saw her, he knew he would marry her. They deeply loved and supported each other. When challenges came, and there were more than a few, they pressed forward together hand in hand, putting their faith in the Lord, realizing that though they were together, their experiences were very different. They made each other smile and even in the last months, David made LaRaine laugh each day. David is LaRaine's hero. Their love is a legacy left for their children and grandchildren.
The family shared great adventures traveling, camping, fishing, family walks, gardening, bike rides and just spending time together. David worked extra jobs, often taking his children along with him, to earn money for the next great outing or adventure.
He was not afraid of hard work or trying new things. As a kid, he had a paper route and delivered papers on his motorcycle. In the spring, he and his brothers did power raking. After high school graduation he worked on the track gang at the Bingham Canyon Mine. During college he was a security guard and a construction company scheduler. After receiving his degree, he accepted a position at Kennecott as an electrical engineer where he worked for many years. As a young engineer, he had great mentors and loved working with them. He later went to work for Utah Power and Light and enjoyed working with many people on several projects in multiple states. When his health no longer allowed him to work he took a leave.
David endured many health challenges with faith and no complaints. He was blessed with extended years due to the generosity of a donor family when he received a kidney / pancreas transplant (2006). With restored health he worked for Rio Tinto until he retired. His transplant gave him the freedom to travel with his family. He loved to travel and delighted in taking his family to Disneyland and other fun places. He enjoyed visiting new places and historic sites.
David centered his life on family, friends, and faith. He instilled valuable life lessons in his children through his example. He was very patient, humble, fearless in new challenges, and sought out opportunities to serve others. Although a quiet man, he had a unique sense of humor and enjoyed a good prank. He loved the Lord and served valiantly in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Scouting was a large part of his service and as a Scout Master he assisted many young men to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout.
He loved to work with his hands and always looked for an easier more efficient way to do things. He often had many projects going on at one time. He made opportunities to work with, teach and show his children how things worked. He always enjoyed Pinewood Derby races and the opportunity it gave him to design a winning car with his sons.
His grandchildren brought him great joy and he looked forward to the arrival of each one. He loved his grandchildren and supported them in their activities, spending many hours at ballgames. He enjoyed quiet moments playing cars, reading a book or watching a movie together. His dresser drawer and pockets always had candy and cookies to share with them. He celebrated each milestone and accomplishment with satisfaction in the people they were becoming.
David is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 45 years, LaRaine, his children and their spouses, Paul and Melinda Andreason, William and Becki Andreason, Crystal and Chris Green, and Cody Andreason. Grandchildren, Tyler, Brandon, Dallin, Meghan, Hadley, Presley, and his "little buddy" Crew. He is also survived by his brothers Kit and Danny.
Preceded in death by his parents William and Fay Andreason, and younger brother William (Billy) Andreason.
David's family expresses thanks to an incredibly amazing neighborhood and many supportive friends as well as those who helped him in his final months.
Funeral services will be held Monday, March 7, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the South Jordan Stake Center located at 2450 West 10400 South, South Jordan Utah. The family will receive friends and family at a viewing on Sunday, March 6, 2016 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Jenkins Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10600 South) and Monday 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment will take place at Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery.

Funeral Home:
Jenkins-Soffe South Valley
1007 W. South Jordan Pkwy.
South Jordan, UT 84095