11/ 14/11 ~ 1/ 26/03
Jean Leonard Bodine, age 91, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home January 26, 2003.
Born November 14, 1911 to William H. and Annie E. Luce Leonard in Huntington, Utah. Married Woodrow Noyes Hoover in 1936.
After her husband's death in World War II, she became a "Gold Star Wife" and rode in some parades. Jean was an active member and 1st Lady of Post 112 in Murray, Utah. Jean taught school to support her children after her husband's death. She worked for Ford Motor Co. in Colorado, and retired from Potter Investment in Salt Lake City. Jean was the last of 14 children.
Survived by her daughter, Nan (Robert E.) Russo; grandchildren, Tony H. Wood, Gordon L. (Sherry) Wood, Pamela Jean (Rodney) Henderson and Eric R. Olsen; 10 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband in 1944; son, Woodrow F. Hoover and 13 brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 30, 2003 at 11:00 a.m., at Larkin Mortuary, 260 E. South Temple, where friends may visit one hour prior to the service. Interment: Salt Lake City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Vista Care of Ogden.