2 Sep 1923 – 1 May 2007
Husband of Freya Christensen
Eugene Johnson passed away peacefully and returned to his Heavenly Father and his eternal companion and best friend Freya Christensen Johnson on May 1, 2007.
He was born Sept.2, 1923, to John Henry (Jack) Johnson and Florence Irene Smith in Hinckley, Utah. Freya and Gene were married Nov. 28, 1942, which was solemnized Nov. 14, 1952, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They had a wonderful marriage and were very proud of their three sons, Joe, Tom and Glen.
Dad was a gentle giant with hands that would help any in need. He touched many lives with his kindness and thoughtfulness, always putting others in front of his own needs. He loved to hunt with his sons, his father and his two older brothers, Jay and Maurice. He had a great appreciation and love for the mountains, the trees and camping. He loved to work in the yard, prune the trees in his orchard, take care of his garden, plant flowers, mow and care for the lawn and then sit down and watch Mom feed the birds. He out-worked all of us throughout his life. He was a great example of steadiness with a willingness to sacrifice so that he could take care of and provide for his family. We were never without. He taught us not by sermons but by his great example.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and two brothers, and many other family members.
He is survived by his sons: Joe L. Johnson (LaVon), Bountiful; Tom E. Johnson (Sherry), Bountiful; and Glen L. Johnson (Konee), Kays-ville; 17 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 5, 2007, at the Orchard 3rd Ward Chapel, 265 East Center Street, North Salt Lake. There will be a viewing Friday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main and Saturday morning from 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment, Bountiful City Cemetery.
The family wishes to express a special thanks to the staff at Heritage Place, the Transitional Care Unit and Hospice at Lakeview Hospital.
Bountiful City Cemetery, Bountiful, Utah
