Wilma W. Johnson

I was born in Richmond, UT, the second of five children to Willard Wanner and LaVerna Thompson. I grew up in Preston, Idaho on a farm during the depression where hard work was required even of young children. I grew up as a tomboy and attended Preston High School. I married Paul J. Johnson on May 24, 1944 in the Logan LDS Temple and moved to the Johnson family farm. When Paul was drafted into the Army I followed him from base to base. In the 1950's we moved to Salt Lake City, then Sandy, and finally retired in Centerville. We raised three children and were very proud of their accomplishments. I was always active in the LDS Church, serving 25 years in the Primary, 11 of which I served as a Counselor. The following years I served as Work Director, Activities Chairman, Visiting Teacher, and completed a two-year home mission at the Family Name Center. I enjoyed gardening, especially flowers, and creating beautiful things for my home. I also loved garage sales and acquired an extensive knowledge of antiques.  I left my earthly home on March 11th and was reunited with my eternal companion, Paul, and all family members who have preceded me.
Wilma was loved by her many friends and family. She had a gift of making friends everywhere she went. She is survived by her three children, David Johnson (Penelope), Valerie Francis (Doyle), and Silvia Ann Johnson, eleven grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Monday, March 16th, at the Lakeview Ward Chapel, 1450 N. Main Street, Centerville, UT.  Viewings will be held Sunday March 15th, 5 – 7 p.m. at Russon Brothers Mortuary, 295 N. Main Bountiful, UT, and 9:45 to 10:45 on Monday at the church.  Interment will be at the Centerville City Cemetery.