Alumni

Alphabetical Alumni

Johnson, Rasmine Minnie

Minnie Jepperson

Rasmine Minnie Johnson. She is included on a list of 59 names of the earliest students of Brigham Young Academy, taken from a file in the BYU Archives, made by an unknown contemporary student. She married ________ Jepperson.

Johnson, Raymond Brigham
Provo, Utah US

Raymond and Electa Johnson

Class of 1920. Raymond B. Johnson. Graduated from Brigham Young High School in 1920. Source: 1920 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section, page 65-85. ~ ~ ~ ~ Raymond Brigham Johnson was born on October 13, 1902, in Provo, Utah. His parents Brigham Johnson and Sarah Elnora Peay. Davis, Utah, United States He married Lillian Electa Hopper on January 4, 1927, in Davis County, Utah. He died December 12, 1986 in Provo, Utah. Interment, Salem, Utah.

Johnson, Rhoda

Rhoda Johnson

Collegiate Grad of BYU, Class of 1928. Rhoda Johnson. She received an A.B. Degree in Music in 1928. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 10, page 244.

Johnson, Richard
Springville, Utah US

Dick & Beverly Johnson

Class of 1942. Dick Johnson. Athletic Manager. Basketball. Baseball. Football. Boys' Organization. ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS OBITUARY: Richard M. Johnson Jr., our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend passed away surrounded by his loving wife and family January 13, 2008 at the age of 83. Dick was born to Richard M. Sr. and Vivien Houtz Johnson July 23, 1924 in Springville, Utah. He was a World War II veteran having served in the South Pacific Theatre as a radio operator on various C46 cargo planes. He married Beverly Child in 1950 and the marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. During his early married years he was a carpenter by trade. Dick and Bev owned and operated Memorial Art Company in Springville. They served an LDS mission in Nauvoo, Ill. Dick enjoyed hunting and fishing with the family and square dancing with his wife. Dick is survived by his wife Beverly and 3 sons, Rick (Denise), Randy (Peg), Barry (Carol) and one sister Gwen (Col) Delahunty. They have 15 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandson, Brice Boman. Funeral services will be held in the Springville Stake Center, 245 S 600 E, on Wednesday January 16th at 11:00 a.m. A viewing will be held Tuesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 at Wheeler Mortuary, 211 E 200 S, or 1 hour prior to services on Wednesday at the Stake Center. Interment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to the missionary fund. Condolences may be sent at www.wheelermortuary.com [Provo Daily Herald, January 14, 2008.]

Johnson, Robert Lee

Robert Johnson

Class of 1970. Robert Lee Johnson. ~ ~ ~ ~ PUDGE. Our second child, and first son, was a dark-haired beautiful baby. He was born at the Utah Valley Hospital in Provo, Utah on August 2, 1951. Dr. Riley G. Clark was our attending physician and the baby was born at 6 p.m. in the afternoon. The baby was born two weeks before his scheduled arrival, but he was completely developed and considered a full term baby. The child was beautiful and sweet and great love came with him from heaven. We really treasured this new baby and we named the little fellow Robert Lee Johnson. Robert, after his father, Robert B. Johnson, and Lee, taken from the name of my father, Milton Lee Taft. Grandma, Olive Ethel Lyman Taft, took the name Lee from the southern general, Robert E. Lee. Olive Ethel felt that if you named a child after a great person the name sake would live up to and be worthy of the outstanding leader’s name. Robert was also welcomed and loved by his two-year-old sister, Tafta Johnson. Robert was a handsome child with round cheeks and a solid strong body frame. He grew and thrived and filled out. His legs and hands were chubby and cute. He had a wrinkle across the thigh of his legs. There were dimples across the knuckles of his hands and he had a crease around his wrist. He was such a fun happy young person. My older sister, Aunt Cula Taft Ekker, with much love and caring, nick-named Robert, Pudge. The nick-name stuck for many in my family and Aunt Cula still refers to Robert as Pudge even though he is married and has a family of his own. As a young child, Robert smiled often and was warm and content. He was not a cross baby and he did not suffer from colic. The baby started to sleep through the night when he was about a month old. I nursed him and I must have had rich milk because he was so content and happy. He was fun to love and care for. I made a curl on the top of his head when I bathed him. His hair had a tendency to curl and so the soft round roll of hair held this shape all day. He truly was a beautiful child. I have to laugh when I remember feeding baby Robert solid food. He began to cry when he awakened from his mid-day nap because he was hungry. I watched the time rather closely and near the time of his awakening, I had two bowls full of food, one of vegetable and the other full of ground home canned fruit. The food was already and waiting. I was quick and expeditious in putting spoonfuls of food into his mouth because he cried between spoonfuls. I guess he did not know there would be another mouthful of food coming. At this stage in our married life we lived in an apartment on 5th West and 359 South, Provo, Utah. Harold Sowards was the owner of the duplex. We lived in the north apartment and Uncle Harold, as we began to call him, lived in the south apartment. He was an older man who was very crippled from the ravaging effects of arthritis. He walked with a cane and was very bent over. He loved our children as much as they loved him. One day he said to me, “I don’t think I could love my own children any more than I love these children.” Uncle Harold was a wonderful person in our lives and us in his. He spent a lot of time with our family, especially our two children, Tafta and baby Robert. The door between our two apartments was often left open and the children went back and forth between the two homes. The baby crawled into Uncle Harold’s house. It was not unusual to find Harold sitting in his big arm chair with the baby on his lap and little Tafta cuddled into the front corner of the seat. They would be reading a book. Uncle Harold provided the voice and the children the ears to listen and ask questions. All enjoyed the process very much. A while before Christmas Harold remarked, “My, I hope we get some new literature to read for Christmas.” And, I can report that the children did receive quite a bit new reading material, in fact several new books. Robert decided to learn to walk when he was ten months old. It was summer time and warm and lovely outdoors. He practiced walking holding onto Uncle Harold’s cane in one hand and onto Uncles’ other free hand with his chubby little fist. It must be noted that children had to learn to walk in high top shoes at that season of time. And, so of course we followed the edict of the medical people right down to high top red leather shoes. Learning to walk in bare feet would have been a developmental disaster for the baby. Robert matured and grew into a fine young man. He attended Brigham Young High School in Provo, Utah where he played on the football team. He moved to Provo High School when the B. Y. High School closed during his Sophomore year in school. He was captain on the Provo High Football Team. He also participated in the wrestling program at Provo High School. He was on the Varsity Wrestling Team with Joe Martinez as the coach. The wrestling team took State his senior year. In addition, he joined the R. O. T. C. program and he graduated with very good grades. Robert filled a full time two year L. D. S. Mission to Germany for our church. He was a fine missionary and was District Leader while in Germany. He attended Brigham Young University after graduating from Provo High School and was a member of the R. O. T. C in college. After four years of college, he completed the field of Civil Engineering courses and graduated from college. He was also commissioned an officer in the U. S. Army the same day that he graduated. Words are not adequate to express the pride and appreciation his father and I feel for this choice fine son. I hope we can live exemplary lives and be worthy parents to such a fine out standing son. We are thankful the Lord sent Robert to our house to live. P. S. Aunt Cula is eighty two years as of this date (March 2007) and she still calls Robert, Pudge. Posted by Grandma Johnson at 2:45 PM Saturday, March 10, 2007 Source.

Johnson, Rose

Rose Johnson

Classes of 1917 and 1918. Rose Johnson. She graduated from Brigham Young High School in 1917. Source: 1917 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section, pages 82-88. ~ ~ ~ ~ Class of 1918. Rose Johnson. She received a BYH Normal Certificate in 1918. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 9, page 17.

Johnson, Sadie L.
Provo, Utah US

Sadie Johnson

BYH Class of 1903~Honorary. Sadie L. Johnson of Provo, Normal & High School Class of 1903 (seniors). Source: Brigham Young Academy & Normal Training School, Catalogue & Announcements, for 27th Academic Year, 1902-1903, Listing of Normal & High School Students, Class of 1903, including Students with 108-144 Hours Credit at the Close of the 1st Semester, 1901-1902, p. 136.

Johnson, Sarah

Sarah Johnson

BYH Class of 1905. Sarah Johnson, a Commercial student. BYU [& BYH] Class of 1905 Listing of BYH Normal, High School, Commercial, Music & Arts and Industries Graduates, Catalogues & Announcements, for 30th Academic Year, 1905-1906, p. 176.

Johnson, Stephen
Provo, Utah US

Stephen Johnson

Faculty & Staff. Stephen Johnson, Training School, 1879-1880.

Johnson, Susan Ellen
of Kanab, Utah US

Susie and Andrew Johnson (sic)

Class of 1911. Susie Johnson of Kanab, Utah. High School. Born and raised where the sand was hotter,/ Where the grape-wine cheers the misers,/ She learned to cook so well that water/ Flows in the mouth like geysers. Source: BYHS Yearbook 1911. ~ ~ ~ ~ Source 2: Susie Johnson. She received a High School Diploma in 1911. Annual Record, B.Y. University (BYU Records Office), Book 4, p. 156. ~ ~ ~ ~ Susan Ellen "Susie" Johnson was born on January 5, 1890 in Taylor, Navajo County, Arizona. Her parents were Nephi Johnson, Jr. and Julia Ann Shumway Johnson. She married Andrew Christian Johnson, thus not being required to change her surname. She died on February 7, 1977 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Interment, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Johnson, Sylvia
Pleasant Grov e, Utah US

Sylvia Johnson

BYH Class of 1908. Sylvia Johnson of Pleasant Grove, Utah, a Normal graduate. BYU [& BYH] Class of 1908 Listing of BYH Normal, High School, Commercial, Music, Agriculture, and Arts & Trades graduates. Source: Brigham Young University & Normal Training School, Catalogue & Announcements, for 33rd Academic Year, 1908-1909, pp. 128-130.

Johnson, Tafta
130 South 300 West
Fillmore, Utah 84631-5518 US

Tafta and Kerry Watson

Work: (435) 743-5787

Class of 1967. Tafta Johnson. Spanish Club (Vice President), Pep Club, Hi-Steppers, F.H.A. (Social Chair), Thespians, Drama, Chorus, Softball, 4th Year Seminary. BYU BA Communicative Disorders 1972. Married Kerry Watson.

Johnson, Thad McClure
Springville, Utah US

Thad and Marla Johnson

Class of 1955. Thad Johnson. Football, Baseball, French Club. The morning after graduation, he was on a train headed for Navy bootcamp. Stationed in Newport, Rhode Island, New London, Conneticutt, Vallejo, California and San Diego, California. Assigned to the USS Sperry. Spent three days on a French submarine and expanded his French vocabulary significantly (Winston Mercer would be proud). Mainly shore duty, giving him the time to meet the pretty ladies in San Diego. Married Marla, a native of San Diego attending San Diego State College. She was a cheerleader and a Mormon. Asking her to marry him was the best decision (and possibly the last) good decision that he made, he says. Six children. After Navy, became a cop in Orem, but changed careers and went to work for R. S. Hannah Company, based in Los Angeles, California. Tranferred to San Diego, Phoenix, San Francisco, back to Utah, Chicago, back to Utah, then moved to Italy and Orange County, California, where Marla taught school. His job evolved to a point where he could live where he wanted, so they moved back to Utah. Some health problems (cancer), two hip replacements. They enjoy their grandchildren. "I am fortunate that one day my dad said, 'You are going to Brigham Young University High School!' And I said, 'Why?' And he said, 'Because!' The school changed the path of my future, and without being aware of it, 'all of you folks' have had a very positive effect on my life!" @2005 ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS OBITUARY: The world lost the brightest and merriest light on September 11, 2017, in Boston, MA with the passing of Thad McClure Johnson. Born in Provo to Allan and Inez Johnson, Thad was raised in Salt Lake and Orem along with his three sisters, Virginia, Travis, and Adele, and his older brother, Mick. Many might wonder what he was doing spending his last days in Boston. It sure as heck wasn’t to go visit historical houses, even though he was history buff. It might have been to watch the Red Sox Winning Streak--nothing delighted Thad more than a hot dog and a good baseball game. Thad graduated from BY High in 1955 where he was famous for the time he was told to bring something interesting to art class and he brought a cow into the school and dragged it up the stairs, right into the classroom. There was also the time he put Limburger cheese into the heating vents and hung a mouse over his the head of his sister, Virginia, sending her screaming out into the yard in her slip. At seventeen years old, Thad joined the Navy and was decorated many times for his bravery and his Mormon coffee, meaning, he had never made coffee before and when he had kitchen duty, he accidentally doubled the caffeine. Thad was stationed in Rhode Island and San Diego, and it was while he was there that he found his “Hot Tamale” Marla Fackrell. He loved to tell about the moment he saw her from the deck of the USS Sperry and told his commanding officer, “I’m going to marry that girl.” He devoted himself to loving her and making her laugh for the next 60 years. After 6 children, 25 grandchildren and a million great-grandchildren, Thad was able to indulge his inner sports fanatic and attend every baseball, football, basketball, and water polo game, and even was willing to drive twelve hours to watch his grandchildren play, then turn around and head home. With his lead foot and love of driving, Thad was never accused of slowing down traffic, and many on the road were treated to the “Thad Johnson Glare” if he thought you were driving like a numbskull. Thad’s colorful careers ranged from police officer to paramedic, Allan’s lumberyard to star salesman, where he was given an award every year for his sales prowess. If you spent any time with Thad, you are most likely familiar with laughing until you cry, the man never passed up the chance to tell a good joke, and his witty observations usually left a trail of people doubled over in laughter. Even in his last hours, he managed to flip the bird at his son who was expounding on the unhealthy dangers of Kentucky Fried Chicken. Thad loved cowboy songs, apple orchards, watching the ocean, and telling submarine stories that were at least 50% true. He was the ultimate patriot, and his proudest accomplishment, aside from his family, was his time spent in the Navy. Thad died knowing that The Pink Panther Strikes Again was the funniest movie ever, Calvin and Hobbes were the greatest life teachers, Elvis was the best singer on the planet, John Wayne was the MAN, bacon was healthy, and saltines could solve any ailment, from headaches to the flu. And if you threw in some vanilla ice cream and marshmallows, well, you could pretty much cure anything. Add a little whipped cream and you’re talking about world peace. Thad loved to move his family around, and they lived in Utah, California, Arizona and Chicago. In his final month, he had moved to Boston to live with his daughter. We’re not sure if it was her multitude of loud pets or the cancer that finally did him in. What we do know is that he is our most cherished Beloved, and the world won’t be the same without his deep wisdom and quick wit. His devotion to his family was unparalleled, and he leaves a legacy of people who not only love him deeply, but laugh harder, live to the fullest, and understand the unbridled joy of a strong family because of him. He was a mentor in what it means to be honest and kind, strong and brave, loyal and true, and most of all, that there is almost always something to laugh about. He kept the doctors and nurses laughing in his last days with his wise cracks (Do you know where you are? I sure as hell do… don’t you? If you don’t know I’m not going to tell you.”) He will be deeply missed. He is survived by his beautiful wife, Marla, and six children, Carlos Johnson, Marlina Rhodes, Vaughn Johnson, Maria Day, Marci Johnson, and Marlise Cusick, their spouses and magical children and grandchildren (too many here to list or we’d go broke from the word count.) To celebrate Thad’s life with his family, his services will be held on Monday, September 18, 2017, at a Provo Chapel located at 3500 North, 180 East at 12:00 noon, with a viewing from 11:00-11:45 am, followed by a military burial at Camp Williams at 2:30pm. Online condolences may be shared at www.jenkins-soffe.com [Provo Daily Herald, September 14, 2017]

Johnson, Vearl Samuel
Provo, Utah US

Vearl and Roene Johnson

Class of 1928. Vearl Johnson. Graduated from Brigham Young High School on Thursday, May 24, 1928. Source: The Evening Herald, Provo, Utah, May 23, 1928. ~ ~ ~ ~ Vearl Samuel Johnson was born on June 18, 1909. His parents were Andrew John Johnson and Emma Drayson Bramall Johnson. He graduated from Brigham Young High School in 1928. When he enlisted in the U.S. Army on June 25, 1942, he was single, had four years of college, and was working as a mail carrier. He married on April 9, 1946 to Roene Curtis. Roene was born on April 6, 1916, and her parents were Erwin Ray Curtis and Lydia Agnes Crook Curtis. Roene Curtis Johnson died on July 24, 2003. Vearl died on December 30, 1992 at the age of 83, in Provo, Utah.

Johnson, Vera

Vera Johnson

Classes of 1921 and 1925. Class of 1921. Vera Johnson. Source: 1921 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section. ~ ~ ~ ~ Class of 1925. Vera Johnson. She received a BYH Normal Diploma in 1925. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 10, page 220.

Johnson, Verdas Dick [not Verdis]
Salt Lake City, Utah US

Dick & Dorothy Johnson

Class of 1932. Verdis Johnson [actually Verdas Dick Johnson]. Graduated from Brigham Young High School on Thursday, June 2, 1932. Dick Johnson performed a cornet solo, "The End of a Perfect Day" at the end of the ceremonies. Source: The Evening Herald, Provo, Utah, Wednesday, June 1, 1932. ~ ~ ~ ~ Verdas Dick Johnson was born on May 14, 1914 in Huntington, Emery County, Utah. His parents were Samuel R. Johnson and Janey Pearl Petersen Johnson. Dick married Dorothy Griffith on January 1, 1938 in Salt Lake City, Utah. V. Dick Johnson died on July 26, 2000 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Johnson, Verlin K.
1900 Gold Street
Redding, California 96001

Verlin and Martine Johnson

Work: 530-244-1071

Class of 1964. Track, Y Club, Chorus, Seminary 4 years. Married Martine. BYU BA International Relations 1970. Attorney in private practice in Redding, California, a city of app. 100,000 located in the far north of California at the base of two volcanoes, Mt. Lassen and Mt. Shasta. Have 4 children and 7 grandchildren. Children live in Utah, Colorado and Hawaii. @2005

Johnson, Violet A.

Violet Johnson

Class of 1919. Violet Johnson graduated from BYH in College Hall on Wednesday, May 28, 1919. She served as Vice President of the Senior Class. She sang in a trio at commencement, along with Virginia Christensen and Lorna Booth. Violet then delivered an address at commencement. Source 1: 1919 Graduation Program. ~ ~ ~ ~ Class of 1919. Violet A. Johnson. Source 2: 1919 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section, pages 61-74. ~ ~ ~ ~ Class of 1919. Violet A. Johnson. She received a BYH Industrial Arts Diploma in 1919. Source 3: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 9, page 378. ~ ~ ~ ~ Collegiate Grad of BYU, Class of 1923. Violet A. Johnson. She received a BS Degree in Music in 1923. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 9, page 378.

Johnson, Virginia

Virginia Washburn

Class of 1948 ~ Honorary? [Name, photo do not appear with senior class in 1948 Wildcat yearbook.] Married _______ Washburn. --@2001

Johnson, Warren

Warren Johnson

BY Academy High School Commercial Class of 1895. Warren Johnson. Source: Salt Lake Tribune, May 23, 1895.

Johnson, Wendy
777 Henderson Drive
Blackfoot, Idaho 83221-3437 US

Wendy and Greg Rose

Work: (208) 785-7277

Class of 1969. Wendy Johnson. BYU BA 1972. Married Greg Rose.

Johnson, William Wallace
Eureka, Utah US

William and Harriet Johnson

BY Academy High School Class of 1878, Normal diploma, Friday, June 21, 1878. William Johnson. Source: Deseret News, June 21, 1878. One of five 1878 graduates. ~ ~ ~ ~ This appears to be William Wallace Johnson, born January 23, 1859 in Springville, Utah. His parents were Aaron Johnson and Julia Maria Johnson. He married Harriet Tame on February 13, 1889 in Manti, Utah. She was born on April 26, 1869 at Santaquin, Utah. Her parents were Thomas Tame and Mary Ann Gregg Tame. She died on August 11, 1956 in Richfield, Sevier County, utah. Her interment, Evergreen Cemetery, Springville, Utah. He died on December 25, 1916 in Eureka, Juab County, Utah, at about age 57. His interment, Springville, Utah.

Johnson, Willie Derby
Colonia Diaz, Mexico MX

Willie Johnson

Class of 1892. Willie D. Johnson. ~ ~ ~ ~ DEATH OF WILLIE D. JOHNSON: Will you please publish the following for the satisfaction of the father, relatives, friends and acquaintances of the late Willie D. Johnson, who, as was stated in your publication of July 27th [1892], from the effects of a bite from a coyote received the night of the 3rd of June, an account of which has been previously given. The article referred to says "and on July 8th" expired, after having experienced all the frightful sufferings attendant on that most dreadful of all maladies. The date of his passing away is correct; the remainder of the quotation is somewhat inaccurate. It has been stated by those who have witnessed several cases before that this was of the shortest duration, and lacked some of the more horrible features of hydrophobia that they had ever seen or read of. Willie told us that on awakening on the morning of the 7th of July he felt "quite miserable," and had never felt so queer before. At breakfast he tried to drink, but could not swallow water. Being on the range some twelve or fourteen miles from home, after stock, he was obliged to ride and drive cattle that distance. Riding through water first caused indescribable feelings of melancholy to come over him. He soon became very thirsty, but could not drink. Arriving home about 4 p.m. he was nearly choked for want of a drink, but could not swallow. He then took to his bed. His companion, who was with him all day, knew nothing of his being unwell. He seemed to realize the cause and final outcome of his sickness, yet exercised much faith in the laying on of hands by the Elders for the healing of the sick. He seemed to suffer only occasionally from an obstruction of some kind in the throat, and from thirst. We now sent a messenger after the father, who was absent, and could not possibly reach home before about noon of the 9th inst., although every arrangement was made to speed him on his way. On the morning of the 8th Willie appeared much better, and by drawing water through a straw he managed to swallow some. We felt quite hopeful of his recovery. He occasionally said something in a jocular way, or laughed at something spoken by those around him. He so continued until about half-past three p.m., when he began to feel very bad. This was due to the obstruction in the throat. He made efforts to force this up and spit it out, but he grew gradually worse, until his sufferings at times seemed unbearable. When occasionally he became easier, he would beg of us not to hold him here by our faith, but to let him go. About a quarter-past-seven o'clock, all hope of his recovery being gone, we felt to ask the Lord to be merciful, and, if He designed, to take the sufferer to Himself, to release him from pain. Therefore all present were asked to unite in prayer to this end, which they did, and received immediate answer; for ere the prayer was ended Willie ceased his struggles and lay perfectly calm and quiet until eight o'clock, when he passed away without a struggle. All felt that the Lord had indeed been merciful and kind. Willie did not lose consciousness until he ceased to suffer. We had the sympathy of the entire community, and many were there to witness it. I hope I may never witness such a scene again. The father did not arrive until about 3 p.m. on the 9th, worn and weary with travel and the great strain of mind. It was a heartrending scene, witnessed by numbers of sympathizing friends -- an almost heartbroken father gazing upon the lifeless form of a beloved son. Who can realize the feelings of the bereaved parent? No one but those who have passed through the same trial, surrounded with the same train of circumstances. The funeral took place at the meeting house and was largely attended. Discourses were delivered by Elders J. A. Little, Chas. Richens, and J. H. James. The longest procession of vehicles I have witnessed in this land followed the remains to their last resting place. ~ ~ Willie Derby Johnson was the eldest child of W. Derby Johnson, Jr., and Lucy Annie Salisbury Johnson. The latter was one of God's noblest women. She departed this life on the 26th of April, 1885, under distressing circumstances, during the absence of her husband in Mexico. Willie was born September 20, 1870, in Salt Lake City, Utah. The same fall his parents moved to Southern Utah, where he remained until the fall of 1885. Since then he has lived in Mexico. For the past two years he has attended the Brigham Young Academy at Provo, and returned home in May [1892]. He was a young man of promise, was popular among the young people of his acquaintance, and a great comfort to his father. He expected to go upon a mission the coming fall. He was preparing himself for it, and felt glad to be considered worthy. During his sickness he exhibited the utmost faith in the principles of the Gospel. We feel that there was work for him on the other side of the veil, and that his mother needed his help; for he said she came to him and told him he must come to her, as she needed him. Some of our young people made the remark after Willie had gone to rest, that it was the greatest testimony they had ever received of the efficacy of prayer to see how suddenly he was relieved of pain, by the blessing of God. Brother I. W. Peirce lost an infant son the same day. The services were held conjointly, and the same vehicle conveyed both bodies to the graves. May the comforting Spirit of the Lord rest upon the bereaved. ~ ~ E. W. Johnson, Colonia Diaz, Mexico, July 31, 1892. [Deseret News, August 13, 1892.]

Johnson, Willis Frank

Willis Johnson

Class of 1917. Willis Frank Johnson. He received a BYH Normal Diploma in 1917. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 9, page 180. ~ ~ ~ ~ Collegiate Grad of BYU, Class of 1919. Willis Frank Johnson. He received an AB Degree in Educational Administration in 1919. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 9, page 180.

Johnson, Willis Kelsey, Jr.
Springville, Utah US

Willis and Eva Johnson

B. Y. Academy Collegiate Class of 1897. Willis Johnson. Normal Diploma, no degree mentioned, but he is listed with B. Pd. graduates. Source 1: Name contained in an informal "Cast of Characters" graduation / advertising program of 1897.] ~ ~ ~ ~ Source 2: Program, BYA Exercises, Class of '97, Normal Department, BYU Special Collections, UA 1008, Box 1, Folder 1. ~ ~ ~ ~ Willis Kelsey Johnson, Jr., was born June 30, 1875 [some records say 1879] in Springville, Utah. He was christened on July 8, 1875. His parents were Willis Kelsey Johnson, Sr., and Sarah Mendenhall Johnson. He married Eva Clark on June 24, 1908 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born on January 14, 1888 in Springville, Utah. Her parents were John Lafayette Clark and Nellie Huntington Clark. She died on March 15, 1970 in Springville, Utah. Her interment, Springville, Utah. Willis Kelsey Johnson, Jr., died on January 8, 1972 in Provo, Utah. His interment, Springville, Utah.