Vicki Jean Foote Bishop Obituary (1945 - 2015)

Vicki Jean Foote Bishop was born on August 10, 1945 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Grant and Ethel Foote. On the morning of November 28, 2015, Vicki departed this world surrounded by family and friends. During her life Vicki was an example of compassion, love, and service. She found great solace and joy in her membership and service in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS Church). She served multiple part-time missions at the LDS Church office buildings in Salt Lake City, UT and served a full-time mission in Australia. She loved participating in both the Young Women's and Relief Society organizations of the LDS church. She spoke fondly of her time as a guide at Temple Square in downtown Salt Lake City, UT. Vicki felt that community service was important and found much satisfaction in various leadership positions she had held in Hospital Auxiliary and Literacy League organizations. Vicki married Gary Lyman Bishop in 1986 and immediately became mother to four boys with three more to follow. As mother to these seven fun-loving and rowdy boys she had her hands full. She loved each one of them and described her children as "a joy" and "a blessing". Vicki expressed gratitude for each child and valued the time she spent with them. Vicki was intelligent and inquisitive. She graduated from the University of Utah cum laude with a Bachelor's in speech communication. One of the highlights of her education was the six months she spent in Israel studying abroad as a student at Brigham Young University. Vicki continued to expand her mind after college and was frequently found reading and writing. She would share what she learned with those around her and was a fantastic teacher and example. Known for her quick wit and humor, Vicki was always good for a laugh. She loved to find the humor in everyday situations and would theatrically retell stories. It was a treat to be in the room when Vicki was recounting an event from the day. Vicki was vibrant and loved spending time with the people in her life. She found pleasure in dinner with her family, traveling and visiting loved ones, taking car rides in the fall, and going to musicals with family and friends. She loved the ladies she visit taught and those who visited her, and she loved her visiting teaching companion. Vicki is remembered by her husband Gary and her sons Joseph, Derron (Christin), Vance (Nicole), Nathan (Alice), Justin (Katie), Bradley (Kyli), Matt; brothers Lane Foote and Dean Foote. She is also remembered by her grandchildren Morgan, Cassidy, Ethaniel, Brietta, Brigdon, Tana, Shane, and Harvey. A service will be held in Vicki's honor at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday December 5, 2015 in the chapel at 942 N 500 E Pleasant Grove, Utah. Preceding the service there will be a viewing from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the same location. In addition, there will be a viewing Friday, December 4, 2015 at the Olpin Family Mortuary in Pleasant Grove at 494 S 300 E from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Perpetual Education Fund or Humanitarian fund of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com