JennieLee Wilkinson McNeil Obituary (1936

Our beloved JennieLee Wilkinson McNeil passed away on May 14, 2021 surrounded by her devoted husband and family by her side at their home in Springville, Utah. JennieLee was born on July 23, 1936 to Dick and Berniece Backus Wilkinson. She grew up in Orem, Utah and attended school in Lindon and Pleasant Grove. JennieLee was a cheerleader at PG High School where she formed many life-long friendships and met the love of her life, Leon McNeil. They were married on July 16, 1953 in the Manti Temple and have been inseparable ever since. Mom and Dad have enjoyed many, many years of traveling to Arizona to spend time with family as well as watching their children and grandchildren in all kinds of sports from baseball, basketball, wrestling and even many dance recitals including clogging! When they were newly married, they were members of the Orem Riding Club where they enjoyed Friday nights with friends and were also life-long avid Utah Jazz fans rarely missing a televised game. Mom was a “Stay at home Mother” until her children were out of school, then she worked at Gas-N- Go in Orem for 15 years where she made many friendships that have lasted her lifetime. Anyone who knew Mom knew they had a friend for life. Mom’s greatest joy was spending every moment possible with her family, and she was proud of all their accomplishments. Mom will always be remembered for her devoted love and compassion for helping people and being there in time of need. She faithfully loved her Father in Heaven and always remained committed and loyal to her covenant’s she made with her Heavenly Father. After living in their Orem home for 54 years, they decided to downsize and enjoy their golden years in Springville, Utah and have been there the past 13 years where they made many more dear friends. JennieLee is survived by her husband, Leon McNeil; their children, Todd & Janalyn McNeil, Brad & Jan Farrer, Lee & Sandi McNeil; 8 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren, and her sister, Wanda Robbins. She is preceded in death by her parents, Dick and Berniece Wilkinson, Dewey Wilkinson (brother), Dean Wilkinson (brother), and Kay Robbins (brother-in-law). Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 20, 2021 at the Berg Orem Chapel, 500 North State Street, Orem, Utah. Friends may call from 12:30-1:50 p.m. prior to services. Interment, Orem City Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed at www.bergmortuary.com.