Jewell (Julie) Orison

JULIE ANDERSON ORISON
She fought a good fight, but on June 14, 2023, Jewell (Julie)
Anderson Orison (97) died from complications due to the
shingles virus. Julie (affectionally known as Mimi to friends
and family) was born on March 23, 1926, in Ogden,
Utah to Svea Julia Sjostrom and Ralph Emil Anderson.
Despite the challenges of a difficult childhood, she found hope
and direction from caring mentors at school. Learning to read
at an early age ignited a lifelong enthusiasm for literature
which provided joy throughout her life. Julie graduated from
Logan High School in 1943. Her close association with
classmates continued as she joyfully prepared and participated
in many subsequent reunions. During World Ward II, she
married Mac D. Orison on November 20, 1943. They were the
parents of 6 children: Kim Duane, Danny Charles (deceased),
Randy Mac, Julie Ann, Ricky Twayne (deceased), and
Jennifer Sue. The marriage ended in 1970.
Julie found abundant satisfaction in mothering; she provided
love and encouragement to her children and taught them to
work hard and become lifelong learners. Her passion for
cooking was central to family life. She was the quintessential
pie and sourdough waffle maker, serving generous portions to
four generations of family members. It was never a holiday
without her celebrated caramel popcorn: she loved to make it,
she loved to share it. Along with her culinary interests, she
was a passionate gardener. With her artistic eye and eagerness
to dig, she continually created magnificent flower beds for over
seventy five years. Mimi was a classic! She had a bright mind,
a love of learning, and kept current on all the hot topics of the
day. Family and close friends knew not to question her on
politics, gardening, or the Jazz.

Julie enjoyed a long career in the medical field working as a
nurse at Bountiful, Tanner, and Salt Lake Clinics. Particularly
meaningful was her research with cardiology patients in
conjunction with the National Institute of Health. She served
as leader and president of the Utah Medical Assistants in the
1970’s and along the way took classes at both Brigham Young
University, and The University of Utah.
As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day
Saints, she had many opportunities to serve. Teaching was her
favorite calling and she fulfilled that position in Sunday
School, Young Women’s, and Relief Society organizations. In
addition, she served in the Tulsa Oklahoma Mission, a hostess
at the Church Office Building, and wrote for the Relief Society
correlation committee.
Julie leaves a posterity of 15 grandchildren, 37 great-grand
children, and one great-great grandchild. She is preceded in
death by her parents, brother, two sisters, two sons, and one
grandson (Chad). A graveside service will be held at
Providence City Cemetery on Friday, June 16, at 3:00 p.m.
The family expresses deep gratitude to Mimi’s devoted friends:
Stewart and Marge Jacobson (her ministering angels); Becky
Anderson (her “daughter on loan”); Laura Flood (her sweet
aide); and Dr. Nedda Hendler, her competent and caring
doctor. We also wish to thank our wonderful hospice nurse,
Jennilyn Lake, whom we couldn’t have done without.