Photo courtesy of CLOSED-Russon Brothers-Salt Lake
Bountiful, Utah
Mar 24, 1946 – Jan 10, 2012
Virginia Lee Bull of Salt Lake City, Utah, passed away with her family by her side on January 10, 2012 after a 15 month battle with cancer.
She was born to Vergene "W" Ford and Ila Jean Johnson Ford on March 24, 1946 in Provo, UT. Married Robert G. Bull II March 17, 1967 in the Salt lake LDS Temple.
Virginia earned her Bachelors degree in education from the University of Utah. After a short time in the public school system, she taught for 24 years at Carden Memorial School. She also worked as a beautician out of her home.
She was an active member of the LDS church, where she held many calling through the years but enjoyed most serving in the nursery. Her love of children and service to others were the centerpieces of her life.
Survived by her children, Fred William Bull and Krista Ann Bull Walton, siblings Roger Ford, Diana Ford McDanel, and Ronald Ford, and 7 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, as well as many beloved nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at the Bonneville Ward Chapel, 1535 E. Bonneview Drive. Friends and family may call from 10-11:30 am prior to the service. Burial will take place in Arlington National Cemetery, where she will join her husband who preceded her in death. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the CNS Home Health & Hospice or American Cancer Society. Online guestbook at www.russonmortuary.com
Mrs Bull was one of those teachers students will never forget. I wanted to let her family know what a wonderful teacher and example she has been in my life.
God speed you home Mrs Bull
Emma-Jane Spence
January 15, 2012 | Riverton, UT
Virginia Bull was an inspirational teacher I had about 20 years ago. I have very fond memories of being part of her class. She was very talented in helping each one of us desire higher heights of learning and being. She is a wonderful lady and I will always be grateful for the lessons she taught me. My love for math is because of her. I am thankful that I was able to have her influence in my life especially for helping so many of us feel a deep reverence for those who serve our country. ...
Gina Schonlau Mellor
January 13, 2012 | UT
I haven't seen Ginny for years, but I lived just a few doors down the street many years ago. She gave most of my children their first haircuts. She walked around the block with me nearly every day the last month before I had my Jennifer, who is now 40, pushing Fred in the stroller. She was my emergency babysitter if my husband was late getting home and I needed to get to a meeting. Even after these many years, I have many fond memories of her. My thoughts are with her family at this time.
Pat Judkins
January 13, 2012 | Salt Lake City, UT
I am one of the many students fortunate enough to have been taught by this wonderful lady. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
Heidi Duehlmeier
January 13, 2012 | Holladay, UT
When I was growing up, Mrs. Bull lived several houses up the the street from us. She was a wonderful friend to our family. It is worth noting that Ginny (as she was known), had a gorgeous voice. My mother, Nancy Strong, died at the age of 51 (26 years ago). Having also battled cancer, she was able to plan her own funeral. One of her special requests was that Ginny Bull sing "I Know That My Redeemer Lives" at the service. It was beautiful!!! I offer this memory, along with my sincere...
Cindy Anne Strong Broz
January 12, 2012 | Temecula, CA
Virginia was a wonderful neighbor and family friend, and in many ways a second mom to us Whyte kids. Fred and Krista...you are in our thoughts.
Audrey Whyte Forsling
January 12, 2012 | West Jordan, UT
I taught school at Carden with Virginia for several years. She was firm and thorough in her teaching, and also a good friend. I offer my love and sympathy to her family! Lois Morrell Zufall
January 12, 2012
Virginia was a wonderful neighbor and friend to my family. We are all so lucky to have had her in our lives. I especially will miss all of her wonderful jokes/comments over the fence. We will miss you terribly.
Melanie Erwin
January 12, 2012 | SLC, UT
Virginia Bull was my teacher. She was smart, witty, and kind. She never let me get away with my second best. While I learned many things about literature, mathematics, and other academics from her, the things I value most are the life lessons I learned. I know she was teacher to many other students, but I could always feel her love for me. I am so grateful to have been able to learn from this wonderful woman, and I am so glad that she is finally reunited with her sweetheart.
Jessica Martin
January 12, 2012 | SLC, UT
