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Pleasant View Today
By the People, for the People
Ellen E. Anson, Longtime BYU Employee, Dies at 67
Anson was known for her creative talents, international travels, and community involvement in Price, Utah.
Published on Feb. 20, 2026
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Ellen E. Anson, a 67-year-old resident of Price, Utah, passed away on February 12, 2026 at her home. Anson had a long career at Brigham Young University, where she worked in training and purchasing, including procuring equipment for the 2002 Winter Olympics. She was also known for her creative skills, international travels, and involvement in the Price community.
Why it matters
Anson's passing marks the loss of a longtime member of the BYU community and a beloved figure in the Price, Utah area, where she had retired and become involved in local arts and community organizations.
The details
Anson was born in Pleasant View, Utah in 1958 and graduated from BYU. During her career, she lived and worked in Windsor, England and Dublin, Ireland. After retiring from BYU, she moved to Price, Utah where she felt welcomed by the community and made many friends. Anson was known for her creative and artistic talents, which she shared through her home, garden, and baking. She was an active supporter of the arts, including the Springville Playhouse and Utah Shakespearean Festival.
- Ellen E. Anson passed away on February 12, 2026.
- Anson was born on December 10, 1958 in Pleasant View, Utah.
The players
Ellen E. Anson
A 67-year-old resident of Price, Utah who had a long career at Brigham Young University and was known for her creative talents, international travels, and community involvement.
Eldred and Lois Erickson
Anson's parents, with whom she was one of eight children.
Brigham Young University (BYU)
The university where Anson worked, particularly in the areas of training and purchasing, including procuring equipment for the 2002 Winter Olympics.
Springville Playhouse
A local arts organization that Anson supported as a longtime patron.
Utah Shakespearean Festival
A theater festival in Cedar City, Utah that Anson also supported as a patron of the arts.
The takeaway
Ellen E. Anson's passing marks the loss of a creative, community-minded individual who dedicated much of her career to BYU and then retired to become an active member of the Price, Utah arts and social scene. Her legacy will be remembered through the many lives she touched and the organizations she supported.
