MarJean Lillian Harrison

MarJean L. Harrison Pocatello - MarJean Lillian Harrison, 64, of Pocatello passed away early Sunday, morning February 3, 2008 following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born June 16, 1943 in Montpelier, Idaho, a daughter of Daniel Otto and Susie Lillian Widmer Hirschi.

She attended schools in Thatcher and Grace, Idaho and graduated from Grace High School. She also lived in Lava Hot Springs for several years. On November 24, 1961, she married Kenneth Bart Harrison in Thatcher, Idaho. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan Utah L.D.S. Temple November 24, 1971. She and Ken lived in Boise for 5 years and moved to Pocatello where they have lived since 1974. She worked as an assistant manager and cook in the central kitchen for School District 25 for 25 years. In 1984 she started the Harrison's snow shack and ran the family snow shack for about 10 years. She was commonly referred to as "The Snow Shack Queen"

She was active in the L.D.S. Church having served as a visiting teacher and visiting teaching supervisor, young women secretary and primary teacher. She liked gardening and flowers. She was past president of the Pocatello Food Service Association. She was a precinct volunteer for many years during the elections. She also liked to participate in the cancer walks each year. Her greatest joy was being with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Survivors include: her husband, Kenneth B. Harrison, Pocatello; her mother, Susie Lillian Widmer Hirschi, Grace, Idaho; 2 sons, Kenneth Brett (Tammy) Harrison, Colleyville, Texas; Daniel Bart (Twyla) Harrison, Thomas, Idaho; 3 daughters, Pamela Kaye Harrison, Arlington, Virginia; Melanie Dawn Harrison, Pocatello; Cheryl Ann Harrison, Pocatello; 2 sisters, Eldene (Paul) Robinson, Soda Springs, Idaho; Carolee (Roger) Empey, Soda Springs, Idaho. 8 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Daniel Otto Hirschi and a brother, LaVar Edward Hirschi.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 7, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the Highland L.D.S. 7th Ward chapel (2000 S. Fairway Dr.) with Bishop Mike Summers, officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Manning-Wheatley Funeral Chapel, 510 N. 12th Ave. and Thursday from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. at the Church. Interment will be in the Lava Hot Springs Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Manning-Wheatley Funeral Chapel. Friends may visit www.manningwheatleyfuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

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