Georgia Lea Bullock Schaefer

Georgia Lea
Bullock Schaefer
Georgia Lea Bullock Schaefer, 73, of Orem passed away on October 2, 2006, after her third courageous battle with cancer. She is a beloved wife, mom, grandma, and teacher who will be greatly missed.
Georgia was born April 24, 1933 in Pleasant Grove, Utah to Harold Harris and Lola (Robbins) Bullock. She grew up in Pleasant Grove. Valedictorian of her high school graduating class, she had a lifelong love of learning.
Georgia married her sweetheart Donald George Schaefer on June 3, 1957 in the Salt Lake Temple. They spent their married years in Springville and Orem. Together they enjoyed playing in the Utah Valley Symphony for 25 years with Georgia playing the violin.
Georgia taught 2nd and 3rd grade for 23 years in Springville, Santaquin and at Vineyard Elementary in Orem. She loved and inspired many children.
A faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Georgia served in various callings throughout her life including Primary President, Stake Missionary, Family History Center Missionary at BYU and most recently as a Senior Missionary with her husband in the Tokyo Shibuya Mission. She will be remembered for her testimony and her faith.
Georgia is survived by her husband Don, children: Mark (Laurie) Schaefer, Lehi; Marnae (Todd) Ballantyne, American Fork; David (Heather) Schaefer, Queen Creek, AZ; Sharolyn (Mark) Wilkinson, Gilbert, AZ; her brothers: Harold R, Brent and Lynn Bullock. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Joyce Loveland. Her 23 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter will miss her terribly.
Georgia will be remembered for her love of flowers, beautiful music, good books, and her excitement in traveling to new places with her husband Don. She will be remembered for the courageous non-complaining way she faced the many, many health trials in her life. But most of all she will be remembered for her constant self-sacrificing love and service toward her family and friends and for her many efforts to strengthen and unite her family.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 7, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. in the Sunset Heights Stake Center, 1260 South 400 West, Orem. Friends may call Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove and at the church on Saturday one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinfamilymortuary.com.