Chance Anderson

Chance Christopher Anderson 1984 ~ 2007 Chance Christopher Anderson, 23, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007. He was born April 8, 1984, to Tommie V. and Susan Anderson, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Chance was a senior at the University of Utah specializing in Modern Dance. It was his pride and joy to have loved ones come and watch what he did best. He made many accomplishments while exploring his passion for dance. Chance choreographed pieces in the University of Utah Ballet Showcase, in the University of Utah student showcases from 2003-2006, as well as the University of Utah senior concert in 2006. He also was a guest choreographer/teacher for the West High School Dance Company and Winterguard, and technique classes at Judge High School. He also was a choreographer for Club Sound. Chance performed in many concerts at the University of Utah including student concerts, senior concerts, and seasonal showcases. His greatest accomplishments as a performer included being selected to perform with the Performance Dance Company under the choreography of Hope Clark, and Brent Schneider, performing in a senior concert piece by Ben Levy, being selected into the Chelsea Dance Theater, and, also performing in a local rendition of the Nutcracker. He is survived by his father Tommie and his stepmother, Dawn Anderson; brothers, John, David, Dakota (Josee), Todd (Jenifer) and Nick; grandmother, Pearl G. Connell and grandparents, John and Jeanne Jones; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews and many friends, from coast to coast, and very special friend, Craig. He was preceded in death by his mother, Susan; grandfathers, Virgil H. Anderson and A. Wayne Connell. The Anderson family, in memory of Chance, would like for a candle to be lit at 8 p.m. MST on Tues. Nov. 27, 2007. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to the Utah Department of Modern Dance, University of Utah, 330 South 1500 East, Room 106, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112, in Chance Anderson's name. There will be no funeral, he was cremated, and he is going home, at least for now. He was a wonderful son, and a friend to all, and we wish him a wonderful journey. We all love you Chance, your family and friends will never forget you and you will always be in our hearts forever.