Gloria Hall Johnston

Devoted Loving Mother, grandmother, and friend, also known as Grandma Glo, passed away in her home on October 12, 2011. Born August 23rd, 1922, to Edward James and Clarisse Hyde Hall in Provo, Utah. Gloria lived a full and happy life. She left us a wonderful legacy and will be missed by all who knew her. Gloria grew up in Ogden, Utah and attended Ogden High School, class of 1940. She graduated from Weber College with a degree in Social Work. It was at Weber College that she met her sweetheart on the first day of school walking up the steps. She married Blair A. Johnston on August 24th, 1942 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They lived in Ogden but soon settled in Bountiful where they raised their three children. Blair preceded her in death on April 5, 1983. We celebrate their reunion. Glorias service to family, friends and neighbors was an example to all. Over the years, she served the church and community in many ways. She faithfully served in the Relief Society Presidency, as a Sunday School Teacher, Den Mother and Laurel Advisor. She served an extraction mission with her husband Blair and also in the Bountiful Temple. She was a hostess in the Beehive House and in the Church Art History Museum. She volunteered as a reading tutor in the Elementary Schools. Moms home was a stopping point and a welcome place to all who visited. She was a fabulous entertainer and loved planning parties for family and friends. You could find her at her grandchildrens ball games, performances, dance recitals, graduations, and every activity. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Blair. Gloria is survived by her children, Blair E. Johnston, Michael H and Beth Johnston, Reed and Julie Johnston Pew, She was proud to tell everyone of her 11 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. She is also survived by many loving friends. Special thanks to those who so lovingly cared for Glo in her home. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Monday, October 17th at the Bountiful 18th Ward, 165 South 1000 East, Bountiful. Friends may call from 10:30-11:45 at the church prior to the service. Interment will be at the Lakeview Memorial Cemetery.