Jean Ellis Bishop

Educator
Jean Ellis Bishop, beloved sister, Aunt, and friend, passed away June 5, 2009 in Holladay, Utah, following a long illness with Alzheimer’s disease.
Born September 9, 1929 in Murray to Arthur Leroy Bishop and Eva May Stauffer Bishop. Graduated from Murray High School where she was a student-body officer and an exemplary student. She resided in the Murray and Holladay areas throughout her life.
Attended the University of Utah and graduated in 1951 with a BS Degree, majoring in History with a minor in Political Science. She did graduate work and received a Masters Degree from the University of Wyoming in 1963 with a major in Educational Guidance. Jean was qualified as an Elementary and Secondary teacher and as a Counselor and School Psychologist.
She became a teacher in the Murray School District following graduation from the University of Utah and served the community and students for 35 years. She taught at the Arlington and Hillcrest Elementary schools for 8 years. Following years she served at Murray High School teaching Social Studies, American History, English and then as a high school counselor for 27 years.
Jean was honored as teacher of the year in the Murray School District. She loved working with the youth of Murray and was respected and loved by her many students and associates. She was proud to serve as an educator and retired in 1987.
Jean was a member of the LDS Church and faithfully served in many callings. She was a member of various professional and community organizations and enjoyed school activities and high school graduations.
She enjoyed family trips, activities, and loved to give many gifts to family members. Her nephews and nieces stated she was a real Santa Claus at Christmas and remembered our birthdays. Her family loved her dearly. She loved to read and had a personal library of many books. She played golf with her friends and generously donated to many charitable organizations. Jean loved to walk the Mall. She faithfully cared for her widowed mother for many years following the death of her Dad. Her sister, Arline, was her special friend and cared for her through the many years of retirement.
Jean is survived by a sister, Arline Markosian, a brother Arthur L. Bishop, a special cousin, Earl Reynolds Watrous (Joanne), nieces Jane (Bruce) Brunsvold and Adrian Markosian; nephews, Bruce Markosian, Paul (Becky) Markosian, Dan (Debbie) Markosian, Lee (Camie) Bishop, Brian (Margaret) Bishop, Dale Bishop, and Eric (Pamela) Bishop. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister-in-law, Jean M. Bishop and brother-in-law, Abraham Markosian.
The fine care she received at the Canyon Creek Senior Living Center, the Garden Terrace Center, and Hospice for Utah are greatly appreciated by the family.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 South State Street, Murray with a viewing Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday from 10-10:45 a.m. Interment Murray City Cemetery.