Janice Jacobs

April 22, 1936 - April 14, 2019

Janice Castagno Jacobs was born in Bishop, California on April 22, 1936 to Leo and Madeline Castagno. She passed away peacefully on April 14, 2019, at her home in Lindon, Utah. She loved the Owens Valley where she grew up at Plant 4, then moved into town and learned to love the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains. Janice received her education in Bishop and graduated from Bishop Union High School, class of 1954. Janice skied on the BUHS ski team and competed with the Far West Ski Association. She performed with the Bishopettes and served as their President. Janice was the Rodeo Queen of the Bishop Labor Day Rodeo Association in 1952. She attended Cosmetology School in Long Beach California and then owned and operated 3 Beauty Salons in Bishop and later 3 more in Provo, Utah Janice married Tony Jacobs, in Bishop on June 20, 1954. They have shared an undying love for over 68 years. They lived an active life skiing, riding horses, traveling and always contributing to the community. They were blessed with a daughter, Madeline Jacobs Reed (1958), and a son, Jeff Jacobs (1960). They moved to Utah in 1978. They have been blessed with 8 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Of all the accomplishments in her life, her family and life-long friends were absolutely the most important to her. She loved them all dearly. A Viewing will be held Wednesday, April 17th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, at Utah Valley Mortuary, 1966 West 700 North, Lindon, Utah. Graveside Services will be held at East Line Pioneer Cemetery in Bishop, California on Friday, April 19th at 2:00 pm. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, April 27th at 2:00 pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 320 West 500 North, Lindon, Utah. Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary.