Marcia Lynn Shepherd Isaacson
Marcia Lynn Shepherd Isaacson
1948 ~ 2024
Marcia Lynn Shepherd Isaacson 75, completed her mortal mission in the early hours of June 14, 2024, at her home in Alpine, surrounded by her loving family. Marcia fought a courageous battle with brain cancer for the past 10 months.
Marcia was born July 25,1948, in Tokyo, Japan, to her loving parents Joseph Williard Shepherd and Lois Grace Pierce. Marcia was born in Japan because her father was serving as a B-17 Pilot in the Army Air Corps and was stationed in Japan during the occupation. After a short stay in Vacaville, California, Marcia moved to Springville, Utah, to the little subdivision of Brookside where she made many lifelong friends. Marcia was the oldest and had a little sister Karla. Marcia spent her growing up years in Springville and loved the outdoors and the countless adventures around the paradise of Brookside. She especially loved horses. Marcia graduated from Springville High School in 1966.
During her Senior Year in High School Marcia became good friends with Eddie Isaacson, who lived just around the corner on Brookside Drive. Their friendship grew into a forever love and on August 11, 1967, Marcia Lynn Shepherd and William Edward Isaacson were married for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake Temple. They made their first home in Provo, and subsequently moved to Louisville, Kentucky where Ed attended Dental School. Marcia always loved children and in 1970 their daughter Tara was born. Marcia supplemented their income by tending children for the four years in Kentucky.
The family then moved to California to Travis Air Force Base, where their son Brian was born in 1973. Air Force duties took the family to Cheyenne, Wyoming to Frances E Warren Air Force Base for two years. And then the family was able to return to Utah to Alpine, where Ed established his Dental Practice. And their family was complete when Tricia was born in 1977. Marcia has loved living in Alpine for the past 48 years. Her home was always open to family and friends and was often a gathering place for the kids’ friends. Many called Marcia their second Mom and she always made a fuss over each and every one.
At an early age Marcia was always a caregiver and rescuer, helping countless family friends and all those around her. Marcia was the devoted wife to Ed for 56 years and they were always side by side accomplishing many great achievements. Marcia was the guardian and protector for her parents as years damaged their health and continued when Ed’s parents were aging and passed away. Marcia was also a devoted caregiver to her Aunt Leatrice and Uncle Johnny, who had no children of their own. Marcia and her sister Karla helped them through their health challenges and their passing.
Marcia was the anchor for the family and made sure that the kids made it to their various practices and performances. The house was always a warm and welcoming place with lots of delicious food and activities. She really loved being a mom.
She was also an amazing grandma. Marcia was happy to jump in when the grandchildren needed a ride to practice, had missed their lunch at school, or just needed a little love and attention. Marcia spent countless hours in the car getting the grandchildren where they needed to be and was always there for the dance recitals and ball games or any activity the kids were involved in. And Marcia loved every minute of her time spent with those precious children and they loved her and looked forward to a visit from Grandma or especially a sleepover.
Marcia was an active and engaged and very involved member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints throughout her life. And her characteristic attitude of service was always present. Marcia had many church callings but her most cherished was her service as a Stake Humanitarian Specialist for some 25 years. She participated in countless Humanitarian efforts and was responsible for production of virtually hundreds of hand tied quilts that were donated throughout Utah County. As well as hygiene kits and apartment kits and hospital buddies and countless other items that were donated annually.
She also loved the outdoors. Marcia loved being in the mountains and loved Moab in the Jeep and spent many years riding four wheelers. But her favorite was camping in the motorhome with Ed. She especially loved Yellowstone and didn’t miss a trip there for the last 25 plus years. And St. George and Tuachan were also favorite stops. And it was always Marcia who made sure everyone was warm, fed, dry and clothed. She was tireless in meal preparations and picnic supplies and always had a tablecloth in back to put on the picnic table. And the highlight of many years adventures was a trip to Disneyland with the kids and grandkids. Countless trips were made to Disneyland but all were unforgettable with Marcia again making sure everyone was taken care of.
Marcia was preceded in death by her parents Joseph Willard Shepherd and Lois Grace Pierce. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband Edward of 56 years, and by her children Tara Lynn Isaacson (Greg Rogers) of Sandy, Dr. Brian Edward Isaacson (Wendi) of Alpine and Tricia Ann Cornaby (Chet) of Saratoga Springs. And by her sister Karla Hall (George) of Saratoga Springs and 11 grandchildren.
Marcia is loved by many and will be missed, and we look forward to seeing her, hearing her voice and enjoying her laughter. God be with us till we meet again.
There will be a celebration of Marcia’s life on Saturday June 22, 2024 at 11:00 am in the Alpine 7th Ward Chapel, located at 890 North Heritage Hills Drive in Alpine, Utah. There will also be a viewing at the same location on Friday June 21, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm as well as 9:00 to 10:30 am on Saturday morning prior to service.
If Marcia made you a quilt, feel free to bring that quilt to the service.
Our family would like to thank the Doctors and nurses and therapists and all those involved with Marcias care at the Holy Cross Hospital at Jordan Valley. In particular, Wade Greenwood and Cheryl Woodard, the physical and occupational therapists who saw her weekly from the time she left the rehab facility until just two weeks before her passing.