Ever since Elva Jean Carter Macpherson was born 26 July 1925 in Porterville, Utah she has brought joy to those who have known her! She was the youngest of 13 children! Although her father was strict and often impatient she could melt his heart in a second with a simple love note. Often, she heard her father say of her: “I wish I had a whole acre lot full of girls like you.” She continued writing notes the rest of her life; Love letters during her courtship with her husband, Alex; notes of encouragement to her family & notes included in birthday cards. Uplifting and loving others is what Jean did best! LOVE is what defined and still defines Our Dear Friend, Jean Macpherson!
Jean graduated from Ogden High School in 1943. she married Alexander Macpherson 20 June 1945 in the Salt Lake City Temple. The example of their happy and loving marriage is a tremendous gift to their posterity. She worked in the LA & San Diego temples; served as a teacher in Sunday School, Primary, Mutual and Relief Society and served in Stake positions as president of Relief Society, Primary & Young Women's!
She devoted her life to her Church and her family. Her love and her life are written upon the hearts of all her posterity.
Jean enjoyed cooking & baking & sewing. She made many beautiful dresses for her five daughters, all of whom learned the art of sewing from her.
She was also an active member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers in the Bloomington, Utah Camp & loved serving with them.
Jean was preceded in death by her daughter, Jody, granddaughter Kayla, & her husband, Alex! She is survived by her four daughters: Pam (Barry) Costa of prescott, AZ; Susan (Jack) Boden of American Fork, UT; Julie Wheeler of Santa Ana CA & Nancy Taylor of St. George; her 16 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren & all of us who have known & loved her.
Come join us in celebrating her life at the Bloomington LDS 3rd Ward chapel located at 3519 Manzanita Road in St. George, Utah. Funeral services will be held there on Saturday April 2nd at 1 p.m. Viewing will be held the night prior, Friday April 1st, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Metcalfe Mortuary located at 288 West St. George Blvd., St George, UT. Graveside services and interment will be held for family members and friends at the El Toro Memorial Park, 25751 Trabuco Road, Lake Forrest, California where she will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband, Alex. Date to be determined
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