Marian McCormick Jackson

Marian McCormick Jackson, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026 at her home, surrounded by all eight of her children. She was born March 12, 1933 in Murray Utah, to Melvin E. and Lois Lorene Turner McCormick. She married T. Wendell Jackson, September 24, 1954 in the Salt Lake Temple.

Marian was a dedicated educator who committed her life to nurturing the minds of the young. She taught with unwavering devotion until her retirement in 2010. Her brilliance and hard work were recognized when she received the prestigious Huntsman Award for Excellence in Education in 2001. Marian's life was a testament to her resilience and courage, as she pursued higher education later in life, earning a Bachelor of Science degree from BYU in 1990 and a Master of Education degree in Teaching and Learning from the University of Utah in 2004. Her commitment to lifelong learning and service was further recognized with a BYU Emeriti Award in 2012.

A devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Marian lived a life of faithful service. She held many callings within the church, serving in multiple teaching roles and served a mission after the death of her husband in March of 2002.

She is survived by children Mark W. Jackson (Marcia), Kim T. Jackson, Bryan D. Jackson, Corey M. Jackson (Carol), Kelly J. Jackson (Sally), Kerry J. Jackson (Rachel), Wendy M. Bishop (George), and Kristi Jackson, brother Don McCormick, 31 grandchildren and 77 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by granddaughter Sara Jackson, great grandson Cameron Dean Hunt, daughters-in-law, Ruth (Kim) and Betsy (Bryan), brothers Henry M. McCormick, Gene G. McCormick, Reid McCormick, and sisters Elaine Smart, Barbara Denney, and Joan Gamble.

A visitation will be held at Nelson Family Mortuary, 4780 North University Avenue, Provo, Utah, on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 6:00 pm MDT, and on Friday, June 12, at 9:30 am MDT at the Edgemont 8th ward, 3050 Mojave Lane, Provo, Utah. The funeral service will follow at the same venue at 11:00 am MDT. Interment will take place at Provo City Cemetery, 610 South State Street, Provo, Utah, at 12:30 pm MDT.

In memory of Marian, we invite you to share your stories, memories, and photos on her memorial page, as we celebrate her life and the love she shared with us all.