Alphabetical Alumni
Jacobson, Deanne

Jacobson, Deanne
Murray, Utah

Deanne and Jerry Peters

Class of 1951. Deanne Jacobson. Varsity Cheerleader, French Club, Fauvines, Chorus, Notre Maison, Banner Carrier, Student Council. ~ ~ ~ ~ I attended school on the BYU campus from kindergarten through high school and on to BYU until I married Jerry Peters. We have 4 children. Jerry has owned and operated his own business, Kool-Span Home Center, 5000 So. State, Murray, Utah, for 35+ years. @2007 ~ ~ ~ ~ Jeanne Jacobson Peters, 1933 ~ 2021. Deanne Jacobson Peters passed away July 14, 2021 at the age of 88. She was born May 9, 1933 in Provo, Utah to Emil and Daisy Jacobson. She attended Brigham Young University High School -- "BY High" -- where she excelled on the cheerleading squad. She attended BYU and during college worked in San Francisco where she was a runner-up in the Miss Golden Gate pageant. She married Jerry Peters on October 7, 1955, and they later moved to Murray, Utah, where they raised four children. Deanne loved to travel overseas and follow the University of Utah sports teams with Jerry and their close friends. Both she and Jerry enjoyed bowling, bridge and trips to Las Vegas. They were long-time members of the Cottonwood Country Club. Deanne is survived by her four children: Alan Peters (Lori), Nancy Jacobson (Scott), Carolyn Boyd (Randy), and Todd Peters (Becky); along with 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Her passion for archaeology, love for her family and astute insights on world events will be missed but never forgotten. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, July 22, 2021, 1 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 South State Street, Murray, Utah, with a viewing prior to services from 12:00-12:45 p.m. Interment, Holladay Memorial Park. Online condolences may be shared at www.jenkins-soffe.com [The Salt Lake Tribune, July 16, 2021]

Jacobson, Kathy A.
197 B 2nd Ave
Lyons, Colorado 80540 US

Kathy Jacobson
  • Cell: 303-927-9572
  • Home: 303-823-6026

Class of 1965. Kathy A. Jacobson. Spanish Club, Thespians, Drama, Band, Trans. Married ___ Lloyd, div. So far my 50s have been the most eventful decade of my life. Before the last class reunion I ended my married, moved cross country twice (to Wisconsin and back), returned to school and earned my B.A. degree, then moved back in with my parents to help take care of my Dad who had Alzheimer's disease. Since then I've worked as a corporate trainer, suffered a major bicycling accident (which took me one and a half years to recover from physically and to pay off financially), my ex-husband died, my Mother experienced a stroke, my Dad died, and then my son-in-law died. I moved to Ohio to live with my daughter. In Ohio I dedicated myself to writing full time and discovered I no longer had a passion for fiction. I realized I'd stayed with writing mostly because I loved teaching, and what I loved most about teaching was helping my students achieve their dreams. So now I've become a life coach and am certifying with the International Coaching Academy. And my daughter and I just moved to Seattle. Through all these events, I come to understand that my life isn't about the events; my life is about how I handle events and what I learn from them. I have a good life. My son and daughter-in-law live in Seattle. After eight moves in ten years, I'm ready to put down roots. We'll see. @2005 ~ ~ ~ ~ Alternate email: kathyj_is@yahoo.com ~ Updated address @2009.

Author of the following books:

Blue Skies and Promises, 1989
Home Ties, 1994
The Sheriff With The Wyoming Size Heart, 1998
Choosing Happiness, 2008
The Miracle Factor, 2008
@2009

Jacobson, Kay
347 East 1200 North
Orem, Utah 84057-2711 US

Kay and Larry Hill
  • Cell: 801-380-5348
  • Home: 801- 225-9084

Class of 1967. Kay Jacobson. Senior Class Secretary, 1967. Spanish Club, French Club, Pep Club, F.H.A., Chorus, Wildcat Yearbook Staff, 4th Year Seminary, Harvest Ball Attendant, Girl's State Alternate. BYU 1972. Married Larry Hill. Email addresses: NOT: kay.hill@worldnet.att.net and NOT: kayhill@attbi.com and NOT: kay.hill@comcast.net @2010

Jacobson, Leona Marie

Jacobson, Leona Marie
Provo, Utah

Leona and Orlan Pope

Class of 1920? Leona Marie Jacobson Pope, age 93, was rejoined with her beloved husband and four of their ten children, after slipping sweetly from this existence to the next on June 9, 1995 in Provo, Utah. She was born on September 29, 1901 in Provo, Utah, the daughter of William Martin and Emma Electa Peay Jacobson. She married Orlan Clinton Pope on November 10, 1920 in Randolph, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He preceded her in death on October 5, 1961. She completed public school in Randolph, Utah and attended B.Y. Academy in Provo. She was active in the LDS Church, serving as president and teacher in the Primary, Relief Society and MIA. She and Orlan were honored as Master M Man/ Golden Gleaners for their service to youth. She joined the DUP in 1935 and has served actively since. She was a long time genealogist for branches of her family. She served in the Provo LDS Temple for 18 years and was planning to work the day she died. She is survived by her three sons and three daughters, R. Delvar (Betty) Pope, Charles E. (Reva) Pope, Mrs. Wm. B. "Bud" (Amaryllis "Amy") Wernz, Mrs. Gene (Elda Thatcher) Lewis, all of Provo, Utah, Arnold C. (LuAnn) Pope, of Lehi, Utah, Mrs. Rex (Arlene Mecham) Beckstead, of West Jordan, Utah; one foster daughter, Julia Healy Dean, of Barstow, California; 35 grandchildren, 102 great-grandchildren, 21 great-great-grandchildren; three brothers and two sisters, Sterling G. (Mary) Jacobson, Jeston (Maurine) Jacobson, Robert G. (Donna) Jacobson, all of Provo, Utah, Mrs. Karl (Arvilla) Workman, of Delta, Utah, Mrs. Henry (Fawn) Kohler, of Midway, Utah. Funeral services were held on Monday, June 12, 1995, in Provo. Interment, Provo City Cemetery. [Deseret News, June 11, 1995.]

Jacobson, Paul

Paul Jacobson

Class of 1931. Paul Jacobson. Graduated from Brigham Young High School on Thursday, May 28, 1931. He gave the invocation at the ceremony. Source: The Evening Herald, Provo, Utah, Tuesday, May 26, 1931. ~ ~ ~ ~ Paul Jacobson performed in a BYH play, "Boomerang" in the 1929-30 school year, according to the 1930 BYU Banyan.

Jacobson, Reed

Reed Jacobson

Class of 1971. Reed Jacobson.

Jacobson, Ruelene

Jacobson, Ruelene
Chico, California

Ruelene and Paul Fillerup Smith

Class of 1950. Ruelene Jacobson. Notre Maison, Fauvines, Chorus, Graduation Committee. ~ ~ ~ ~ HER OBITUARY: 1932 ~ 2018 ~ Ruelene Jacobson Fillerup-Smith returned to our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ on February 25, 2018. Ruelene was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She exercised great faith in Jesus Christ throughout her life and was obedient to His commandments; she offered the sacrifice of a broken heart and a contrite spirit, and rendered frequent and plenary service to others. She will come forth on the morning of the first resurrection. Ruelene was born on February 3, 1932 in Provo, Utah, the oldest child of Reuel and Ina Jacobson. Reuel was a prominent sheep rancher in the Wasatch Mountains. Ina, maiden name Allred, was also from a ranching family. Ruelene was raised in Provo. She graduated from Brigham Young High School in the Class of 1950, then attended Brigham Young University there. Ruelene married Leland M. Fillerup on December 20, 1951. Lee was a well-known physician in Butte County. After he died in 2013, Ruelene married Paul D. Smith, Lt. Col. United States Army, Retired, in 2014. Paul and Ruelene had a tender and affectionate relationship. Ruelene obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts and a Master of Arts Degree in Fine Arts. She was an artist in multiple media, primarily water color. Her perspicacity gave her deep appreciation for the beauty of the world. Ruelene is survived by her dear husband, Paul D. Smith, six children - Ann Rosine, David Fillerup, Susan Ward, Mark Fillerup, Joseph Fillerup and Peter Fillerup, 19 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three grandchildren. A service on her behalf will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2018, 10 a.m., at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 735 W East Avenue, Chico, California. A viewing is at 9 a.m. at the same location. Interment, Provo, Utah. To view obituary and send online condolences go to NewtonBracewell.com. [Deseret News, February 28, 2018]

Jacobson, Rufus I.

Jacobson, Rufus I.
Provo, Utah US

Rufus Jacobson

Classes of 1913 and 1914, and Faculty. Rufus Jacobson. Graduated from Brigham Young High School in 1913. Name on list, but no photo. Source 1: 1913 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section, pages 63-81. ~ ~ ~ ~ Class of 1913. Rufus I. Jacobson. He received a High School Diploma in 1913. Source 2: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 5, page 423. ~ ~ ~ ~ Class of 1914. Rufus I. Jacobson. He received a BYH Normal Certificate in 1914. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 5, page 423. ~ ~ ~ ~ Faculty & Staff. Rufus Jacobson, Training School, 1917-1919. ~ ~ ~ ~ Collegiate Grad of BYU, Class of 1922. Rufus I. Jacobson. He received a BS Degree in 1922. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 5, page 423.

Jacobson, [or Jacobsen,] Betty Lynn
PO Box 978
Virginia City, Nevada 89440-0978 US

Betty Lynn & Ernest Middleton
  • Home: (775) 847-4780

Class of 1960. Betty Lynn Jacobson [or Jacobsen]. Forensics, Interpretive, Soph Class Secretary, Junior Class Secretary, Thespians President, Chorus, Girls State, Hi-Steppers, Junior Prom Assembly Chair, Ski Club. Married Ernest W. Middleton, two children. Author: The Gingerbread House. Made a gingerbread house for Opra Winfrey and Opra sent $10,000 to a charity organization. Husband is VP of Racine Industries. Former address 1: 111 11th Street, Racine, Wisconsin 53403. Former address 2: 3612 Nicolet Place, Racine, Wisconsin 53402. @2001 [Surname listed as Jacobsen on 1959 Seminary program.] @2010

James, Jean
601 River Heights Blvd
Logan, Utah 84321 US

Jean James

Class of 1943. Jean James. Notre Maison 3, Girl's Athletic Association 3, Provo High School 2.

James, Joyce
1801 North 650 East
Provo, Utah 84604

Joyce Ridge

Class of 1950. Fauvines, Notre Maison, French Club. BYU BA 1954, BYU-Idaho (Ricks College) 1959. Married ______ Jensen. Married to ______ Ridge @2001.

Jameson, Alexander

Jameson, Alexander

Alex Jameson

BY Academy High School Normal Class of 1891. Alex. Jameson. Received a Normal Diploma on May 21, 1891. Source: Graduation Program of the Normal Class of 1891. Confirmed: BYU Special Collections, UA 1008.

Janetski, Joyce

Joyce Janetski

Brigham Young Academy Foundation Member.

Janson, Frank
845 S. 750 E.
Orem, Utah 84058-7245 US

Frank Janson

Class of 1944. Frank Janson.

Jarman, Erma

Jarman, Erma

Erma Jarman

Class of 1920. Erma Jarman. She graduated from Brigham Young High School in 1920. Source 1: 1920 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section, page 65-85. ~ ~ ~ ~ Class of 1920. Erma Jarman. She received a High School Diploma in 1920. Source 2: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 10, page 220.

Jarvis, Clarence Sylvester

Jarvis, Clarence Sylvester
Watsonville, California US

Clarence and Jean Jarvis

B. Y. Academy High School Graduate, Class of 1901, BYU Graduate Class of 1904, Faculty. Clarence S. Jarvis. In Spring of 1901 he received a "High School Diploma & Special Certificate in Plane Surveying". Source: Students Record of Class Standings B. Y. Academy, Book 2, Page 32. ~ ~ ~ ~ Brigham Young University Graduate, Class of 1904. Clarence S. Jarvis. He received the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree at the 1904 Commencement, Spring of 1904. Source: 1904 Commencement Program, BYU Special Collections, UA 1008, Box 1, Folder 2. ~ ~ ~ ~ Source 2: Clarence S. Jarvis. He received a B.S. Degree in 1904. Students Record of Class Standings, B.Y. Academy, Book 2, p. 32. ~ ~ ~ ~ Faculty & Staff. Clarence S. Jarvis, Mathematics and Science teacher, 1901-1904, Engineering 1906-1909. ~ ~ ~ ~ Clarence Sylvester Jarvis was born on February 17, 1880 in St. George, Utah. His parents were George Frederick Jarvis and Eleanor Cannon Woodbury Jarvis. Clarence married Jean Clara Holbrook of Fillmore, Utah, on December 16, 1903 in Salt Lake City, Utah -- she died on May 19, 1963 in Watsonville, California. Clarence Sylvester Jarvis died on March 28, 1970 in Watsonville, California. His interment and hers, Pajaro Valley, California. ~ ~ ~ ~ Author of at least two books: 1. Inventory of Unpublished Hydrologic Data, etc (U.S. Geological Survey. Water Supply Paper. no. 837.) by William T. Holland and Clarence Sylvester Jarvis (1938), and 2. Floods in the United States. Magnitude and frequency (U.S. Geological Survey. Water-Supply Paper 771.) by Clarence Sylvester Jarvis (1936). ~ ~ ~ ~ The town of Ivins, Utah, came about because of the fulfilled dream of several men to bring water to the Santa Clara bench. This was not easy to accomplish. An eight-mile canal had to be built from the Santa Clara creek near the Shem smelter to the bench. This was not an easy undertaking, the route took them over steep mountain sides and deep ravines that needed to be syphoned or plumed. Work began in 1911 and the canal was completed in 1914. Ivins Reservoir was built to store the water in 1918. Civil Engineeers, Leo A. Snow and Clarence S. Jarvis, were the men who first conceived this idea in 1909. ~ ~ ~ ~

Jarvis, Joseph S.

Jarvis, Joseph S.

Joseph Jarvis

Collegiate Grad of BYU, Class of 1922. Joseph S. Jarvis. He received a BS Degree in Education in 1922. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 10, page 236.

Jarvis, Kent Graham
10834 High Ridge Lane
Sandy, Utah 84092-4861

Kent & Jayanne Jarvis
  • Home: 801-571-8968

Class of 1960. Kent G. Jarvis. Chemistry Honor Club, Seminary Graduate, Poetry Contest. Kent is married to the lovely Jayanne Christensen of Provo, Utah. They have three children and one granddaughter. Kent attended two years of Electrical Engineering Technology (ASEE BYU), and four years of Electrical Engineering (awarded BSEE Degree 1975 BYU). His activities since High School are listed on the "About Me" page of his web site. His memories of his attendance at BY High School, are on the "Horsepower Days" page of the same web site. He has also contributed several stories of his high school days to this BYH website. @2010

Jarvis, Orin Woodbury

Jarvis, Orin Woodbury
Fresno, California US

Orin & Alice / Della Jarvis

Class of 1905. Orin Jarvis graduated from the BY High School Normal Department on Wednesday, May 31, 1905, in College Hall. Source 1: Program, Normal & High School Graduating Exercises, Wednesday, May 31, 1905, College Hall. ~ ~ ~ ~ Brigham Young High School Class of 1905. Orin W. Jarvis. He received a High School Diploma. Source 2: Students Record of Class Standings B. Y. Academy, Book 2, page 84. ~ ~ ~ ~ BYH Class of 1905. O. W. Jarvis, an academic High School student. BYU [& BYH] Class of 1905 Listing of BYH Normal, High School, Commercial, Music & Arts and Industries Graduates, Catalogues & Announcements, for 30th Academic Year, 1905-1906, p. 176. ~ ~ ~ ~ Orin Woodbury Jarvis was born on February 26, 1878 in St. George, Utah. His parents were George Frederick Jarvis and Eleanor Cannon Woodbury. Orin married twice: first to Alice Anna Young on August 5, 1903 in Salt Lake City, Utah -- she died on October 22, 1926, in Sacramento, California; and second he married Della May Hibbert of Mesa, Arizona, on January 17, 1928, in Salt Lake City, Utah -- she died on May 8, 1981 in Santa Cruz, California. Orin W. Jarvis died on December 30, 1960 in Fresno, California. His interment, Sacramento, California. ~ ~ ~ ~ Orin Woodbury Jarvis was the third child and the next to-the oldest son in a sturdy pioneer family which, at the request of Brigham Young, helped to colonize southern Utah in the early days of Utah history. He was called on a mission to the Southern States in 1897, where he suffered many trials and persecutions; being mobbed, stoned, shot at and poisoned with strychnine. On his way home at the close of his mission, he stopped in Salt Lake to call on a cousin, Alice Cannon, who worked in the Deseret Bookstore. She introduced him to her best friend, Alice Anna Young, who also worked in the bookstore keeping books. After continuing home to his family, he later returned to northern Utah and attended Brigham Young Academy. He was able to pursue his friendship with Alice Young, and married her on August 5, 1903 in the Salt Lake Temple. In Provo, where Orin attended school, he also taught the first missionary training class there. He worked as a farmer running an experimental farm in Nevada. He began to realize that he wasn't as interested as he had thought in actually farming himself and raising crops. What he wanted to do was to teach others how to do it. He realized that he needed more education for that kind of work so he decided to go back to school. He borrowed money and attended the Agricultural College in Logan, now Utah State University. With his wife and four children he moved again in September 1914 and was in Logan for three years. The Jarvis family lived in a little house at 445 N. 4th East, which was within walking distance of the college. When graduation was approaching, he obtained a job in California working for a sugar company at Tracy, where he was to supervise the sugarbeet fields. He left about a month before graduation, and the rest of the family went to California on the train when school was out. They lived in Tracy for about a year, then moved to the little village of Knightson, so he could be closer to his work. In November 1918 they moved to Sacramento, where Orin had been appointed County Farm Advisor, a position he held for over a year. After living in Sacramento for two or three years they moved to 3921 lst Ave, purchasing the house. After two years as Farm Advisor, Orin took a position as Land Appraiser for a local bank at an increase in salary of about $100 a month.

Jeffcott, Virginia Rosina

Jeffcott, Virginia Rosina
Coos Bay, Oregon US

Virginia & Joseph Bourell

Class of 1943. Virginia Rosina Jeffcott. ~ ~ ~ ~ HER OBITUARY: Virginia Rosina (Jeffcott) Bourell. Jan. 3, 1925 -- Dec. 25, 2007. A memorial service was held for Virginia Rosina (Jeffcott) Bourell, 82, of North Bend at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008, at New Horizon Assembly of God, 200 Ackerman, in Coos Bay with Pastor John Norman officiating. Virginia was born Jan. 3, 1925, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Vernon and Carrie (Bohi) Jeffcott. She died Dec. 25, 2007, in North Bend of mesotheliomia cancer. Virginia married Joseph E. Bourell in 1946, in Portland. They had four daughters and one son. She graduated from Brigham Young High School in Provo, Utah, in 1943, and received her registered nursing degree from the University of Utah in 1946. Her nursing career spanned from 1946 to 1995. She practiced her nursing at various hospitals and nursing facilities in Salt Lake City and North Bend. The family lived between Oregon and Utah until 1977, when they became permanent residents of North Bend. She became a part of the community attending Southwestern Community College and working actively in South Coast Christian Center, now known as New Horizon A/G. Virginia will be best remembered for her love of the beautiful Oregon Coast, involvement in teaching Sunday school and her nonjudgmental, loving attitude. She was a person who lived her faith daily. Virginia is survived by her beloved husband of 61 years, Joe; son, Joe Bourell of North Bend; daughters, Carrie Atwood of Mesa, Ariz., Jeannie Clinton of Turlock, Calif., Danna Griffith of Harrisburg and Beth Ann Bourell of North Bend; 19 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins; many friends; and her treasured cats. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Helen (Jeffcott) Gilmore; brother, Morgan Jeffcott; granddaughter, Sara Clinton; and grandson, Grady Bourell. [The World, Coos Bay, Oregon January 4, 2008.]

Jefferies, Marianne
595 Winship Road
Yuba City, California 95991 US

Marianne & Larry Ethington
  • Work: 530-674-1857
  • Home: 530-674-5674

Class of 1966. Wildcat Yearbook, Chorus, Ski Club, Pep Club, F.H.A., Science Club, German Club, Art Club, Seminary Graduate. Attended BYU, husband, Lawrence (Larry) Price Ethington, lived in Springville, Utah, 13 yrs, moved to Virginia, then California. Larry graduated from Ricks College (BYUI) in 1966 in General Agriculture, then attended BYU through 1973. Marianne and Larry have five children, some are professional singers and voice artists. Her parents: Donald Jefferies and Eva Louise Anderson Jefferies Anderson. Their children: William Lloyd Jefferies, Wesley Euray Jefferies, Marianne Jefferies [BYH Class of 1966] (Larry) Ethington, and Joycelyn Jefferies Thornton. @2016 Marianne attended the 50th Anniversary Reunion of the BYH Class of 1966 on September 2, 2016.

Jefferson, Florence and/or Parley

Jefferson, Florence and/or Parley
[Reference Only]

Florence / Parley Jefferson

Jefferson, Florence M / Jefferson Parley P. [incorrect surnames]. See Jepperson, Florence M. / Parley P. Jepperson [correct surnames].

Jeffrey, Leiloni

Jeffrey, Leiloni
Provo, Utah US

Leiloni and Paul Tripp

Class of 1956. Leiloni Jeffrey. 1955 Student Body Historian, Debate Region, Dramatic Reading, Humorous Readings, Childrens Theater, Spanish Club, Rocks & Minerals Club, Gun Club, Pep Club, Notre Maison, Ski Club, Thespians, Chorus, Soph Ball Committee, Junior Prom Committee. Married Paul Tripp. Her parents: Dr. Iliff Cowper Jeffery and LaVieve Jesperson Jeffrey, married 1935 in Mesa, Arizona. Their children: Leiloni Jeffrey [BYH Class of 1956] (Paul) Tripp, born in Salt Lake City (deceased); Connee Jeffrey (Gary) Whiting, Sandy, Utah; James Jeffrey (Celia Cottam), St. George. [April 2004] HER OBITUARY: One thing you can figure, Leiloni Jeffery Tripp was a fighter. She hung on for two years when told she would last 6 months. Her diabetes and other stuff that came along finally did it. Leiloni flew away from us Wednesday, February 19, 2003. She was 64, born April 8, 1938, in Salt Lake City. God bless her, it is good to see her escape. She fought, she struggled, she loved, she remembered, she visited, she hugged, then flew away. Leiloni's funeral was at Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, 495 S. State Street, Orem. Her remains were cremated, and by her request, her ashes spread upon Mount Timpanogos. After 30 years of diabetic funk, the last two in kidney failure, she passed a test-not-sought, set an example of patience, caring, planning, while silently hurting, ultimately scared. Lots of people helped. Her doctors and hospice, the ward relief society sisters. Friends, cousins. You guys are the best. She's gone, and we feel peace. For her. And in our own hearts. We're gonna miss her, already do. She leaves behind husband Paul, of Provo; children Jeffery (April Brown) of Cedar Hills, who contribute three grandchildren; Jonathan (Tricia Barrett) of Pleasanton, Texas, adding four grandchildren; Courtney (Holly Mumford) of Honolulu, Hawaii, with two grandchildren; Leilani, of Albuquerque; and Heidi (Tyler Mckee) of Columbus, Ohio adding three grandchildren, thus totaling twelve grandchildren. Leiloni's mom and dad, still living, are LaVieve Jesperson and Iliff Jeffery. She has a brother James (Celia Cottam) in St. George, and sister Connee (Gary Whiting) in Sandy. She has loving aunts and uncles, cousins, all over the place. In her youth, Leiloni loved hot summers in ancestral home, Delta, Utah, enjoying Grandma Jeffery, hanging around with cousins, riding the water flume and draggin' main. She graduated from B.Y. High, enjoyed two carefree years at BYU. She met love-of-life Paul at BYU, planned their marriage, eyes dancing, pony tail bouncing, in her free, young adulthood. Leiloni stepped up in life, and remains admired by family and friends. She did a great job with her children; loved and remembered the grandchildren in a direct, humble, compelling manner. There were her gifts of dance clothing, necklaces, and, more, deep simple caring conversation. She leaves her 30 watercolor paintings, astonishingly beautiful to us all. She planned parties, vacations, trips to museums. She figured out school assignments for the kids, helped them with their clothes, fixed simply marvelous meals. She spent her years quietly serving, loomed as a giant in the eyes of her husband, children and friends. She planned Saturday, summer and holiday family events traveling to museums, arboretums, flea markets, Amish barns, fairs, parades, picnics and ball games, things she loved, and where children learned family values immersed in fun and travel. Life-long she served in church callings, excelled in humor-laced airline hijacking parties, lifted weary hearts. She delighted in teaching her children gospel values minute by hour by day by year. In her waning months, she lifted the hearts of others. She worried the motor home wouldn't make it in her last 90-day 4,000-mile mad dash of adventure visiting her ancestral Nauvoo Temple, then children, grandchildren, siblings, others, all the while sleepy, dry-heaving, in pain. She displayed a nonchalance of death, welcomed the adventure of a rebirth. Leiloni, cheerful to the end, eschewed physical incapacities' complaints. She spent her last days and hours sometimes laughing with Paul about how she would shed her burdensome body, fly into her new adventure. The flight has begun. [Provo Daily Herald, February 23, 2003] ~ ~ ~ ~ HUSBAND'S OBITUARY: Paul Laurence Tripp, 67, loving father, husband, grandfather and friend, returned home to Heaven to follow greater adventures. He passed away in Xi'an China Monday evening, where he was teaching English, visiting natural and man-made attractions and bathing in the differences of culture. Born March 3, 1939 in Highland Park, Wayne, Michigan to Gertrude Genevieve Graham and Jess Erwin Tripp. He was married to Leiloni Jeffery on May 29, 1958, who passed in 2003. Paul was briefly married to Tamara Boyd in 2004. Paul loved life and the variety different areas and cultures offered. He lived in American Samoa, and loved the people. He moved often and lived in many US states, and loved the people. Most recently he resided in China, again loving the people. He loved taking candid pictures of people and viewing people "as they lived". He collected over 10,000 pictures; each with a story. He enjoyed painting many of his pictures in vivid life-rendering colors. He served as Stake Mission President, High Councilman and other callings. He gathered genealogy and stories about his past family to the tune of 11,000+ documents, pictures, etc. In the past few years he felt a great need to convert these documents to electronic form and donated them to BYU. Preceding him in death are his mother and father and oldest brother John. He is survived by his brother Richard, children: Jeffery (April), Jonathan (Tricia), Courtney (Holly), Leilani, Heidi (Tyler) and 12 grandchildren. A memorial service was held in the LDS chapel located at 4576 W Harvey Boulevard in Cedar Hills, Provo, Utah, on Saturday, June 10, 2006. @2006

Jeffries, Albert

Jeffries, Albert

Albert Jeffries

B. Y. Academy Class of 1897 or 1898 Commercial College. Albert Jeffries. In 1897 at May Commencement Exercises, Albert Jeffries was called upon to deliver a short speech, since he was the president of the Commercial College at that time. Do not know if he was an outgoing president, or an incoming one. Do not know if he was a high school student at the time, or a college student the following year. Source: (Provo) Daily Enquirer, May 24, 1897. ~ ~ ~ ~

Jeffries, Mae

Jeffries, Mae

Mae Jeffries

Class of 1923. Mae Jeffries. Source: 1923 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section.

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