Jean May Rosenvall Orgill 1929 – 2019 Jean May Rosenvall Orgill beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend age 90, died February 15, 2019 peacefully in Bountiful, Utah. Born January 27, 1929, Salt Lake City, Utah, to goodly parents Eric Albert Rosenvall and Vernice Peck Gold. Mom was a child of the great depression.
She learned to do without when necessary and to be self reliant. She loved being with her father and was always looking for ways to do things with him. Mom at an early age began to assist with many significant family responsibilities.
Mom graduated from South High School. She met her husband Richard Stringfellow Orgill while serving on a University of Utah Institute Worship Service committee. Mom and Dad were married December 27, 1950 in the Salt Lake City Temple.
She graduated from the U. of U. with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. She was a public school teacher for over 40 years. Less than a year after they were married, Dad was called to serve a two year mission in the British Isles by his Bishop.
The church was calling young married men to serve missions because the Korean war was restricting young single men to serve. Mom wholeheartedly supported this call. She moved back home to live with her parents to save money and continued teaching school.
At the close of the mission Mom and Dad planned to meet each other in New York City for a joyous reunion. On the way home they picked up a brand new car in Pontiac, Michigan and drove it home for a friend. This drive enabled them to have long awaited second honeymoon.
Mom and Dad were blessed to start a family. Drew came along less than a year later. Brad was born 2 ½ years after Drew and Julianne was born 3 1/2 years after Brad.
Mom loved her family and was an advocate and great support to her husband and three children through the joys and challenges of their lives. Mom loved to cook recipes from “Wheat for Man” a cookbook co-authored by her mother. Her family looked forward to when she made whole wheat muffins, pancakes, cookies, casseroles and other tasty treats.
Brad and Drew knew where to find these hidden treats. Sometimes Drew would hold Brad by the ankles as he dove into the. freezer chest in search of these treasures.
Gardening gave Mom great pleasure. Her yard was always well kept. Dad and Mom in their later lives were called to serve as Branch and Relief Society President for family history missionaries.
During the six years of of their service they made many dear friends. Mom loved to study the gospel. She graduated from Institute at least twice.
She attended a weekly religion class across the street from her apartment. When she no longer could attend dear friends would share notes with her. When she was in her seventies she obtained her first computer.
It took a lot of effort on her part to learn how to use the word processor and the internet. She stuck with it and became proficient. Her great loves in life were her family, the scriptures, and reading.
She enjoyed receiving letters from her missionary grandchildren. Often, when visiting Mom you would see her studying the scriptures and other related material laid on her couch. Mom deeply desired not to judge others.
Jean’s remaining family members are her sons Drew Orgill (Lorene), Bradley Orgill (Emily), daughter Julianne Orgill Magness (Richard), 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren, brothers Alan Rosenvall, Lynn Rosenvall, James Rosenvall, and sister Anita Lord. Jean’s family wishes to thank the caregivers for their tender loving care at Welcome Home Assisted Living and the hospice care given by Renew Home Health. Funeral Service will be 11:00 am, Saturday, February 23, 2019 at the Olympus 2nd Ward, 3070 East Nila Way 4140 South, Salt Lake City, Utah where friends may visit with family from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. prior to the service.
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