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Virginia Bull Obituary

Virginia Lee Bull
1946 ~ 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

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Published by Deseret News from Jan. 12 to Jan. 13, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Virginia Bull

14 Entries

Emma-Jane Spence

January 15, 2012

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

Gina Schonlau Mellor

January 13, 2012

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. What an amazing lady! Warmest wishes to her family.

Pat Judkins

January 13, 2012

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.

Heidi Duehlmeier

January 13, 2012

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.

Cindy Anne Strong Broz

January 12, 2012

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 condolences to Fred, Kirista (who I babysat on many occasions), as well as Ginny's other family members.

Audrey Whyte Forsling

January 12, 2012

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.

January 12, 2012

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

Melanie Erwin

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.

Jessica Martin

January 12, 2012

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.

January 12, 2012

What a wonderful woman!!! Thank you, Virginia, for teaching my 3 children and being my friend. I'm grateful for the having been able to associate with you the years that I taught at Carden. Even though you have been missed at school, we are all grateful that you are now with you husband.
LaRee Farr, mother of Deanna, Rachel, and Brian

Connie Brent

January 12, 2012

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

January 12, 2012

One of my memories of Virginia was right after I moved into the ward, I was walking to Steiner and she saw me on the street while she was walking with her grandchildren. She stopped and chatted with me, asking all about our family and welcoming me into the ward. It was the first real welcome I had from someone in the ward and I didn't even know who she was. From that day on, she would always ask about my family members when she saw me - I was surprised she remembered them, especially when most of them weren't part of the ward. She was thoughtful that way.
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with your family as you mourn the loss of a good woman.
Sincerely,
Lynn and Kathy Skene

Norma Olson

January 12, 2012

Diana, Roger, Ron, Fred & Krista, I fondly remember coming to visit from Texas with my mom and brothers in 1950, and meeting the Ford Family for the first time. Virgina was dressed in a complete cowgirl outfit with guns and holsters on both sides. She was a true cowgirl, and was for several years. I will miss her saying Hi Cuz, What a blessing to know that she has returned home with honor.

Adam Bradford

January 12, 2012

To her family:
I worked with Mrs. Bull for seven years at Carden Memorial School. She was both a dedicated teacher and an exemplary colleague. She was so very kind to me, and I remember her fondly. Her influence will long be felt in the students she taught, and in the way she shaped the community of educators there. While I grieve at the news of her passing, I smile when thinking of her reunion with her beloved husband. Thank you, Virginia, for being who you are.

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