Jewel Alexander Bartholomew Obituary (1930

Jewel Alexander Bartholomew, 85, died from a brain tumor on Tuesday, 1-Dec-15. The eldest of three daughters born to BESSIE HATTON and PAYTON HOLT ALEXANDER. Jewel grew up in Gunnison, Utah where her father was the High School Principal. She was an outstanding student, excelled in many things and was class valedictorian. She married ERIN BYRD BARTHOLOMEW in the Manti Temple in 1948 and they raised their 5 sons in Orem. Jewel earned Bachelors and Master’s degrees in Nursing, and after practicing and teaching, culminated her career as Associate Dean of the College of Nursing at BYU. She also holds a degree in Family History/Genealogy and has written two books and many articles. She traveled extensively and especially loved camping and exploring Southern Utah with her husband and family. A great leader and teacher, her favorite Church calling was teaching the Blazer B boys, helping them to get started in Scouting. She was also an accomplished pianist and organist. Jewel embraced life and is loved and admired for the way she lived hers. She is survived by her 5 sons and their wives: David/Evelyn, Paul/Linda, Mike/Kim, Stephen/Rhonda, Chris/Kay, 14 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren and her two sisters Patsy Harwood and JoAnne Petersen. Byrd, her parents and an infant grandson preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, 10-Dec-15 at the Timpanogos Park 6th Ward Chapel, 955 North 300 East, Orem, Utah. Visitation at the Berg Mortuary of Orem, 500 North State Street, Wednesday, 9-Dec-15, from 6-8:00 PM and at the church Thursday from 10-10:45 AM prior to services. (Interment, Orem City Cemetery) Condolences may be extended to the family at www.bergmortuary.com.