Laura Broughton was born in Fallon, Nevada, October 19, 1926, to Basil C. Johnson and Mary O. Van Why. She passed away at her home on November 23, 2014, at the age of 88.
Laura was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
She married her sweetheart Herbert E. Broughton in the Logan Temple, September 12, 1950.
Lauras life was dedicated to her family, church, and school. Her example was timeless she continued to care for and serve to the very end, though afflicted with Parkinsons disease.
She became a registered dietitian after obtaining a degree in food and nutrition. Later, she returned to school and received a teaching certificate in special education. She taught at Monte Vista Elementary for 20 years until she retired.
Laura and her husband served as missionaries in the Salt Lake City Temple Square mission. She also served as a Relief Society president, in Primary presidencies, as a Young Womens advisor, in Scouting, and as faithful visiting teacher.
She is survived by her husband, Herb; children, Wade (Ann); Collin (Connie); Mylea, and Aurlisa, six grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM, Saturday, November 29, 2014, at the Bountiful South Stake Center, 1250 S Main, Bountiful, UT. Viewing will be held from 6-8 PM Friday, November 28, 2014, at the Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 N Main, and Saturday at the church from 9:30-10:30 AM. Interment will be in Lake View Memorial Cemetery, 1640 Lakeview Drive, Bountiful.
In lieu of flowers, you may donate to the LDS Church Humanitarian Aid fund or charity of your choice.
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