Sept 1, 1926 – Aug. 13, 2017
Maurine Jensen Bickmore, passed away into her eternal rest, just two weeks shy of 91. Maurine was born in Brigham City, Utah, the youngest of three children to Joseph David Jensen and Luella Higginson.
She graduated from Box Elder High School in 1944 and attended Brigham Young University.
Maurine met the center of her universe, William Gassman Bickmore, they were married on Dec. 22, 1946, and savored 70 years of marriage. Bill and Maurine had three sons, Paul, David and Steven. Early family life took them to Pocatello, Idaho for Bill’s pharmacy school. From there, work took them to Tacoma and Walla Walla, Washington.
In 1959, Maurine and Bill moved their young family to Tooele. They loved the area and knew right away it was home. A short time later, they purchased Caldwell Drugs (which later became Dave’s Drugs).
Maurine’s mission and concern was nurturing her three young boys, she was a devoted mother. Maurine also successfully managed the front portion of the drugstore for many years with special expertise in the cosmetic department.
She loved the many, young lady examples that worked with her over the years. Maurine had an incredible gift for effortless conversation and was involved in many social and philanthropic organizations.
She held various positions in Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and formed some of her closest, lifelong friendships.
At age 63, Maurine took up a passion for golf, which carried her through some difficult times in her life and was proud to be named Oquirrh Hills Golf Course Club Champion in 1996. Maurine enjoyed the company of her dear friends and she could frequently be found playing bridge at the senior citizens center. Maurine was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held several callings.
Maurine is survived by her sweetheart, William Bickmore; her son, David (Mary Ann, whom she loved as her own daughter) Bickmore; grandchildren: Jacob (Rachel) Bickmore, Kimberly Bickmore, Megan (Lincoln) Wright, Phoebe Beacham and Michael (Courtney) Bickmore; great-grandchildren: Porter, Ava, Walter, John Henry, Olivia, Emmett, Leo, Fay and Nora (who all lovingly called her Grammy). She was preceded in death by her sons, Paul Bickmore and Steven Bickmore; and grandson-in-law, Burt Beacham.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017, at the LDS Church 192 W. 200 South, Tooele, at noon, with a viewing prior, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be held at the Tooele City Cemetery.