Jacque Soulier Garber

Profile Updated: September 20, 2013
Jacque Soulier
Residing In: SANDY, UT USA
Spouse/Partner: Bill Garber
Occupation: Retired 1st grade teacher
Tell us about your family. We have 4 kids: Melissa '71, Melanie '73, Matt '76, Michelle '79. I got all the baby stuff taken care More…of in the '70's. I'm young enough to enjoy my 7 grandchildren: ages 20 down to 5. Ashley went to Hillcrest in the IB program. We are lucky enough to have all of our kids live within 15 min. of our home in Sandy. I see my grandkids every week. I love it.
Yes! Attending Reunion
What do you want your fellow Huskies to know about you?

I have a happy and busy life. It has revolved around teaching. My husband taught 4th grade. I taught K and 1st grade, and 3 of our kids are teachers or administrators. Even though we are retired, we still love to teach. I teach garden classes, art, math and music. My husband is teaching Family History classes. Many people at the reunion asked me about my dad, since he was a biology teacher at Hillcrest. He passed away 4 years ago at the age of 90. A few months before that, he was still walking around Midvale for exercise. He was in good health, but he just wore out. His mind was sharp up until the end. He was a kind and wonderful dad and a teacher extraordinaire.

Do you have a favorite school story or memory you'd like to share?

I was in a College Algebra class with only one other girl in my Jr. year. The boys were always putting me up to something. One day Mr. Shell was late. Mike Iker or David Ekersley put a tie around the door and said, "Let's lock him out." I was helping to hold the door closed, when Mr. Shell came in the other door that was never used. We thought we were going to really get it, but he calmly walked to his desk and started class. The next day was Friday, and I was wearing my Pep Club dress with those jazzy striped pettipants. During seatwork time, I went to the front of his desk to ask him a question, and he grabbed both of my arms, pulled me across his desk, and spanked me with his yardstick for locking him out. The boys were all hooting and hollering, counting the whacks, and enjoying the view. If it was an event in these days, I'm sure it would make the news, and Mr. Shell would have his picture in the paper. I have run into him many times and reminded him of his outburst and spanking me. He just shrugs and smiles.

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Jacque Soulier Garber has left an In Memory comment for Profile.
Sep 03, 2023 at 1:05 PM

I'm Sorry to hear that Clark passed away.    My brother Scott and I remember him very well..  We drive though our Midvale streets and think of those care free days of  playing with our friends.

Jun 10, 2022 at 12:59 PM

Oh no! I'm sad that my friend Verla died. She was in my Russian classes all throughout the grades. Her parents and my parents were friends so I would go to her house when I was young. It looked like I am following in her tracks as far as health issues too. I'm managing my pre dementia, but it is so frustrating and sad to not remember precious memories. 

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Mar 16, 2022 at 12:45 PM
Mar 02, 2022 at 4:18 PM

I hope your birthday is as wonderful as you are. It was nice to see you at Kisi’s funeral.

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Oct 05, 2021 at 8:07 PM

Kisi was one of my best friends at Hillcrest and beyond. We got together many times to catch up with what was going on in our lives. She was always happy and kind. We exchanged Christmas Cards every year, as well as occasional lunches. I will miss my sweet friend. I cried many tears when I got the news. Her suffering is over. She is in heaven. 

Mar 31, 2020 at 10:16 AM

Mary I hope you know that you are loved by so many.
This will be a birthday that you’ll never forget. Sending
My love and birthday blessings dear friend.

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Mar 10, 2020 at 1:30 PM
Jan 04, 2020 at 10:35 AM

I always remember your birthday on Jan. 4. In my 1st grade class when I taught the students about Utah’s birthday, I would also tell them about my good friend Linda who was born the same day. Have a great day and good year with your family and friends

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Oct 17, 2019 at 7:55 PM
Mar 24, 2019 at 9:40 PM

Mary, have a happy birthday on March 31st. Do you know that that date is my dad's birthday? In fact he would have been 100 years old if he had just lived 10 more years.
I think I remember that you had my dad for biology. Our family is going to celebrate his 100th birthday with a party. I hope your birthday is filled with family fun. I know your kids will make sure you feel loved. Count me as one of your friends and college roommate who loves you too!

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Mar 14, 2019 at 8:12 PM
Mar 02, 2019 at 3:19 PM

I hope your birthday is filled with love and laughter, friends and family, memories and FUN.

Jan 04, 2019 at 2:04 PM

I hope you celebrate with family and friends. Have a fabulous birthday. I would always tell my students that my good friend Linda shared a birthday with Utah. Jan. 4th is an important day.

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Aug 27, 2018 at 9:58 PM

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Aug 26, 2018 at 3:22 PM
Jun 05, 2018 at 10:48 PM

Yes Bear and I have been serving at the Humanitarian Center for 4 years. We take groups on tours and we direct groups who want to do service projects like making quilts for people in need, or putting together hygiene kits, cleaning kits and school kits for people all over the world. We love our mission. A camera crew came in last October and took our picture for senior couples.org. I’m so glad you are coming to the reunion.

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May 26, 2018 at 11:09 AM
Mar 26, 2018 at 10:19 PM

Retirement is a birthday present to yourself. You will love the time you have with your grandkids. I remember our fun times as roommates at BYU. Fun times. Love you!!

Mar 16, 2018 at 12:56 PM

Paula, it was so fun to see you at the mall last month. Do some fun things on your birthday with your sweet grandchildren. You are amazing.

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Mar 02, 2018 at 2:42 PM