Jean Passey

JEAN PASSEY Click here to view Jean's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Jean Hoge Passey, 94, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 13, 2009, at Idaho Falls Health and Rehabilitation. She was born February 18, 1915, at Paris, Idaho, to Wiliam Budge Hoge and Mary Ann Wahlen Hoge. She attended Paris Schools and received a Bachelor’s Degree from Idaho State University. She married Melvin Smith Passey on June 7, 1939 in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. They were later divorced. She worked as a school teacher for over 30 years at North Fremont High School and Ashton Elementary School. She enjoyed being the advisor to the pep club and the drill team. She lived in Ashton for 53 years; Ephraim, Utah, for 13 years; and Idaho Falls for 4 years. She was a member of the American Legion. She was the First Grand Marshall of the North Fremont High Homecoming Parade. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in the Junior Sunday School and Relief Society organizations. She was an avid sports fan of the Utah Jazz, the Atlanta Braves, and the Colorado Rockies. She was a storyteller, enjoyed traveling and visiting with friends and family. Survivors include: Son: John W. Passey, Idaho Falls, ID 9 grandchildren & 10 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Bernice Armstrong, Pearl Daniels, Ruby Schofield; brother, Scott Hoge; and her daughter, Ann Barton. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 21, 2009, at the Ashton LDS 4th Ward, 1313 North 3600 East, Ashton, with Bishop Jim Hawkes officiating. The family will visit with friends on Friday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Ave., Idaho Falls, and on Saturday from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services at the church. Burial will be in the Ashton Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Daren Allison dallison@coronazone.com What a great teacher she was -- and a kind and generous person. All of the kids my age wanted to get into Mrs. Passey's class. She was a great example to all. Brent Womack brentwomack@hotmail.com I am sorry to hear of the passing of your sweet Mother and grandmother. John, I want you to know that your mother was one of my favorite teachers. I also enjoyed the time I spent in your home. She was a very loving and caring person. May God bless you and your family. Brent Womack Dennis Stohl dstohl@surewest.net I am very sorry to hear that my favorite teacher passed away. She was a fantastic teacher and I think of her often. When I am asked to name the teacher who helped me the most it has always been Mrs. Passey. Just think how many hundreds of other children she inspired during her teaching career. We will miss her. Kaye Bright ekaye1205@msn.com This is a very nice obituary, John & Donna. We loved her very much!! See you on the weekend Brent Myers brmyers44@byu.net John and Donna, I was sad to hear of your mothers passing. She was such a neat lady. I think of all he school teachers I've had in my life, she was the top. She was always so kind and considerate to me and so supportive. I know she will be missed a lot by you and your family. I won't be able to get there on Saturday, but please know that I will be thinking of you. Janalee Hoopes jvhoopes@verizon.net Dear John: Sorry to hear about your mother but she was blessed to have a long life. It is never easy to let them go though and we have such a strong bond with our mothers. She was such a special person and we all have good memories of her. I am sure my mother was there to welcome her as she always thought so much of her. They were all blessed to have some real strong and special friendships there in Ashton. May our Heavenly Father bless and comfort you and your family. How many of the grand children she had are yours? All we can do when they leave is live a life that will honor their memory and remember all they taught us and that keeps them close. God Bless You All Janalee Davis Hoopes Barbara Sharpe jbsharpe@mail.manti.com Dear family of Jean, Just wanted to add my condolences and love to you at this time of Jean's passing. She was a great lady. I got to know her for a short time while she was in Ephraim. I always looked forward to seeing her and getting a story from her. It was precious to see her and Ann together and now they are together again. Love to all, Jim and Barbara Sharpe Janice Guipre Fransen janicefransen@msn.com Your mother will live in the hearts of all those that she taught. She was a great lady, and an Icon at the school. I have wonderful memories of her. May the Good Lord bless you in this time of loss. Yutonnah (Brown) Iams Dear John, I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your mother. It is so hard to lose a parent, yet comforting to know we can lean on our Heavenly Father to help us through our sorrows. May wonderful memories be forever embedded in your heart and help you through your healing process. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your grade school classmate, Yutonnah (Tona) Brown Iams