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Show Mary Jorgensen Family Candidate For Utah Valley Family of the Year offered to them as youngsters in earlier years. Families who best represent the highest values in family life are being recognized and honored during the month of November in Utah Valley and nominations for Family of the Year will be accepted until Tuesday, November 15. Forms may be obtained by contacting Carolyn Allred 785-2370 or Guy Hillman 785-2525 785-2525 or from the Review Office. Nominations should be mailed to Utah Valley Communications Council, 209 North 400 West Provo, Utah 84601 It , .. " .1 ' . i A " - .; ' ! ' . ' I A familiar slogan seen sprinkled through-out the Valley reads: "If you love em, Show 'em." The Mary Jorgensen family are a fine example of love in action and are indeed deserving of the nomination for Family of the Year. In June of 1976 Mary Ellen Bullock Jorgensen suffered a heart attack, and while still recuperating was further striken with 2 strokes. Her illness and limited ability made it necessary for her to have special care. She was fortunate indeed to have 8 living children who are currently (and have been for a year and a half expressing their love concern by providing the physical care themselves on a organized rotation basis. Mary, who will be 89 years old on January 5, 1978 has been able to remain in her own home at 225 South 4th East because the family is willing to take 3 or 4 days at a time, moving in temporarily to provide day and night care, companionship and taking the responsibility of her physical needs. Helen Degelbeck, the oldest daughter, lost her husband Edwin just last week. They make their home in Ophir, Utah. The oldest son, Samuel and his wife Christine are limited in what they can offer in physical help, being older themselves. They have assisted financially on numerous occasions. They reside in Logan. Those family members living nearer their mother offer whatever is needed to make her as comfortable as possible. Mark and Gail, Max and Maurine and Glen and Lois all sons and daughters in-law live in Pleasant Grove. Another son Gerald and his wife Faye reside in Lehi. Lois who lives just through the block does the grocery shopping, pays the bills and assists with the medical errands. From Tooele Claudia and Emerson make their regular trips to assist. A daughter," Arlene has arranged with her place of employment to take one week off each month from MRS. MARY JORGENSEN Family of the Year her job to travel from Tuba City Arizona, to contribute what she can to her mother's needs and happiness. Arlene states that through all the discomfort and trial Mary has remained cheerful and still has her witty, joking personality. Even though she has lost the use of her body and is very weak, her mind is very keen and alert. When visited by her brother Harold Bullock on his birthday this week, Mary was very much aware of his concern for her. The family expressed thanks to Harold and his wife Lola who have been another source of help and strength. Mary and Harold come from a family of 8 children, he being the youngest and she the oldest, with 17 years between them. They have remained close as they are the only brother and sister living. Mrs. Jorgensen lost her husband Samuel and a daughter Marie, in 1968. After 12 years of caring for Marie, her disease (multiple sclerosis) required medical help the family could not provide and she died in a rest home. The services provided by the family may not be convenient, con-venient, but they are totally unselfish and are certain! a rarity in today's world of options. The Jorgensen family now grown are returning the .love and care their mother |