Lois 'Jean' Magleby Wilson

      Lois "Jean" Magleby Wilson, an 85-year-old Rupert resident, passed away Friday, Sept. 24, 2010, in Rupert.
     Jean was born Feb. 9, 1925, in Monroe, Utah, to John Bert and Rosetta Magleby. She was raised in Monroe. After high school, she attended Snow College and BYU, where she earned her bachelor’s degree. Later she attended the University of Utah and Idaho State University for teaching credentials. After college, she worked as a home economics extension agent in Moab, Utah, until she married William "Chase" Wilson. They lived in Richfield and Kamas, Utah; Rupert, Idaho; and Salt Lake City, Utah. After marriage and having her family, she taught school in the Minidoka and Cassia County schools for a total of 27 years. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in Relief Society, genealogy and temple assignments. She was a member of the American Association of University Women, where she served as an officer. During her teaching years, she actively supported Special Olympics and Torch Club. Jean enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening, playing the piano and reading.
     Jean is survived by her children, Blaine (Janice) Wilson, Brent (Karla) Wilson and Jeanette (Marc) Atkinson; 18 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren, with one on the way; brother, Dallin Magleby; and sister, Venice LeFevre. She was preceded in death by her husband, William C. Wilson; her parents; one son, Kyle; three brothers; and one sister.
     The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 1, at the Acequia LDS 2nd Ward Chapel, with Bishop Richard Poteet officiating. Burial will follow at the Rupert Cemetery. A viewing for family and friends will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, at Hansen Mortuary, 710 Sixth St. in Rupert, and one hour prior to the service Friday at the church.