Jeanne's Funeral

Mom, dad, Kay, James and myself joined extended family members for Jeanne's funeral February 5, 2009. Jeanne died January 29, 2009

The funeral was held at Larkin Mortuary in Salt Lake City, Utah

James, mom, dad, Marc and Cara
Salt Lake City Cemetery

Aunt Marjorie and dad

It was a wet and muddy day but thankfully no snow or rain.

Kay and mom

OBITUARY

Dorothy Jeanne Jackson

Dorothy Jeanne Jackson "World Traveler" Dorothy Jeanne Jackson of Salt Lake City passed away Thursday, January 29, 2009 at her home, due to age and health conditions. Jeanne was born in Salt Lake City, October 17, 1937, the beloved daughter of Dr. H. M. and Dorothy Evans Jackson. She was educated in Salt Lake City public schools and graduated in 1956 from East High School. She attended Westminster College, where she enjoyed her studies in business. Jeanne retired from Beneficial Life Insurance Company after 30 years of service in the print and copy section. Jeanne was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served faithfully as secretary of the LDS Hospital Branch of the Church for many years. She visited at the hospital once or twice a week, as well as the Sunday Service. Jeanne became skilled in wood carving. Her home reflected her talent in needlepoint and embroidery, which she shared with family and friends. Jeanne especially loved to travel and looked forward to a couple of trips a year. She traveled extensively in Europe, visited the Antarctic, cruised the seas and had many exciting adventures. Jeanne was dedicated and cared lovingly for her parents in their declining years. She was an accomplished family historian, gathering, compiling and creating volumes of Pioneer family histories. She was a great-great-grandchild of several very significant early LDS pioneers, who came West with Brigham Young. Jeanne loved the family gatherings with her aunts, uncles and many cousins. Jeanne is survived by her Aunt Marjorie Buehner, Uncle John (Pat) Evans and many cousins from the Jackson, Buehner and Evans families. She was preceded in death by her wonderful parents. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon, Thursday, February 5, 2009 in the Larkin Mortuary Chapel, 260 East South Temple, Salt Lake City, where a viewing will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment Salt Lake City Cemetery.

Celesta's Cheerleading

Celesta is cheering at a Syracuse High School basketball game.


(below and left) Celesta is in the middle


(left) Celesta is the 3rd from the left.



Notice the girl in the wheel chair. She has MS and last summer it became her dying wish to become cheerleader. After the district turned her down for a "make a wish," this Syracuse High cheerleading squad found it their pleasure to make Brittany an honorary cheerleader this year.


This is Celesta's 3rd year as a cheerleader. She is going to try out for the Weber State University cheerleading squad next year. Celesta is a junior this year but plans to do early college and cheer (college style) at the same time next year.

In the video, (below) Celesta is the 2nd (3rd) on the right






Celesta is the base on the far right

Julia's Science Fair Project

Julia's science fair project was to see what liquid Lifesavers would dissolve in fastest. The liquids were: milk, orange soda, root beer, sprite and water. What is your guess? The results surprised us. Water dissolved the quickest followed by sprite, orange, root beer and milk dissolved the slowest.

Snowshoeing

Paula and I went snowshoeing at Snow Basin. The day was once again beautiful with a bright, blue sky. The snow is blinding it is so white and clean. Blue, the dog, came along once again. In the next week or two I'll be snowshoeing to Donut Falls. I can't wait to see the water fall in winter!

Cross Country Skiing

Sally and I went cross country skiing at Snow Basin. It was a great day with bright blue sky and not a cloud in it!
Blue LOVES to go to the mountains with me. He runs and runs but is obedient to come when I call. Plus, he comes in handy when I get tired and pulls me up a long hill. NOT!

Christmas Day 2008

Once again, Christmas is a big hit.

The kids actually slept past 8:00. Jeff and I got up before they did.

The dog was watching us open presents. He started out at the other end of the room on the tile and kept inching his way toward us. He eventually made it practically on our laps.

Look carefully, the cat's tail is sticking out the bottom of the tree. He really likes all this excitment!

Christmas Eve 2008

For Christmas Eve we ate, sang Christmas songs and read form the bible of Jesus's birth. It was a special evening.

Dad read from Luke 2.

Bingo is a favorite tradition of ours.

Young and old alike "get into" the bingo game and gifts.
Elisabeth invited two friends for Christmas: Scott and Elsie.

Sledding

December 24, 2008

We went sledding on a mountain side called North Fork
Sledding on Christmas Eve day was so much fun! As you can see the snow was very deep with fluffy, soft powder snow.

We actually made a "luge" run down the hill.

Celesta's friend, Derek, came with us. When they made snow angels they about burried themselves.


Katrina, Celesta and Elisabeth

Be sure to watch THE GREAT SLED RIDE listed below on the right in the favorite downloads section! (The video is too big to put in this posting.)

Julia shows no fear on a sled!

One of life's simple pleasures was today on this mountain side.

Jeff, Derick, Celesta and Elisabeth on a sled run

Celesta and Derek making snow angels.

Kyler's 1st birthday

November 2008

Kyler turns 1 years old

Julia turns 10 years old

November 2008

Julia's 10th birthday