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LEONARD JOHNSON Obituary

Leonard Haws Johnson 4/7/1920 ~ 5/13/2010 Leonard Haws Johnson returned home to his Heavenly Father, May 13, 2010. Dad was a beloved husband, father and devoted to his wife Eileen. Leonard was born in Fort Sam Houston, Texas, April 7th, 1920. He was the third child of thirteen children. He served a Spanish-speaking mission for the LDS Church in the Spanish American mission. He served in the U.S. Air Corp as a pilot during World War II. As a Second Lieutenant, Leonard returned to Salt Lake City, where he reunited with a sister missionary, from his earlier LDS mission, and married Eileen Felix. They were married in the Salt Lake Temple, April 20, 1945. They have been eternally married for 65 years. Leonard graduated from BYU with a degree in Economics and went on to a successful career with the Utah Farm Bureau. He was promoted to the American Farm Bureau, and assigned supervision for all states west of the Mississippi and served there for 32 years. He has been an active member of the LDS Church and a frequent Temple attendee. Leonard is survived by his beloved wife, Eileen Felix Johnson, his four children, Elena Smith of Dallas, Texas; Kent Felix Johnson of Salt Lake City; Mary Ann Franson of Provo; and Leonard Dee Johnson of Salt Lake. Leonard and Eileen adore their 19 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at the Berg Mortuary of Orem, 500 North State Street. Friends may call at the mortuary one hour prior to services. Interment at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, Salt Lake City, Utah. Condolences may be emailed to [email protected]

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from May 15 to May 17, 2010.

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May 20, 2010

Dear Sister Johnson and Family,
We are saddened to hear of dear Leonard's passing. He was one of the best Home Teacher's we have ever had. He was always interested and knew each of our children...what a wonderful example he has been to our family. Our best to you and your family.
Love, Michi and Doug Matsumori

May 18, 2010

Aunt Eileen and Family,
So sorry to hear of Uncle Leonard's death. He was a dear man, with always something positive to say. Wish we could be with you today. May the Lord bless you with his peace.

Love, Cheryl and Ted Lyon

May 17, 2010

Dear Dee and Val,
We are sorry for your loss and are thinking of you and your family.
Love Cem and Mike Lyman

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