Gordon Wayne Johnson
August 2, 1926 — March 3, 2008
Gordon Wayne Johnson
Gordon W. Johnson, a resident of Springville, Utah, passed away March 3, 2008 at age 81, surrounded by his loved ones. Gordon was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho on August 2, 1926 to W. E. "Pete" Johnson and Vivian Combs Johnson. Gordon moved to Utah with his parents in 1930. His father was a Civil Engineer and Gordon spent his early years in various towns and areas in Utah on job sites. Gordon graduated from Springville High School and joined the Navy during World War II and served on the USS Colorado. After discharge from the Navy, he attended Brigham Young University and the University of Utah. Gordon was a long haul truck driver prior to working for Kenworth Dealers in Utah and California, in parts and sales.
Gordon married Mary Catherine Wills February 4, 1955, in Springville and they moved to the San Francisco bay area in 1956. Gordon ran a business consulting service and later managed the Fresno Kenworth Dealership. Gordon and Mary moved back to Utah in 1985.
Gordon's interests and passions included reading, writing, art, opera, classical music, road trips, (he loved his BMW Motorcycle), museums, good food, wine and stimulating conversations around the table with family and friends. He had a wonderful sense of humor.
Gordon is survived by wife Mary, daughter Ann and her husband Tom Ciolino, and by son Edward L. "Pete". He was a wonderful grandfather to Lauren, Stephen and Joey. Gordon is also survived by his brother Earl and wife Cuma and his brother Noel and sister Mary and her husband Stan Jorgensen, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Gordon was preceded in death by his son, Gordy, and his parents.
We want to thank the nurses and aides at CNS and Art City Care Center and add a very special thanks to Gordon's Hospice Nurse, Natalie, and also Virginia and a sincere thanks to Boyd Walker. Also, the family would like to thank the V.A. and other local agencies that have been involved with Gordon's care during the last 3 years. We want to especially thank Bob and Kaye Wiley and our neighbors and friends who have helped us.
Gordon married Mary Catherine Wills February 4, 1955, in Springville and they moved to the San Francisco bay area in 1956. Gordon ran a business consulting service and later managed the Fresno Kenworth Dealership. Gordon and Mary moved back to Utah in 1985.
Gordon's interests and passions included reading, writing, art, opera, classical music, road trips, (he loved his BMW Motorcycle), museums, good food, wine and stimulating conversations around the table with family and friends. He had a wonderful sense of humor.
Gordon is survived by wife Mary, daughter Ann and her husband Tom Ciolino, and by son Edward L. "Pete". He was a wonderful grandfather to Lauren, Stephen and Joey. Gordon is also survived by his brother Earl and wife Cuma and his brother Noel and sister Mary and her husband Stan Jorgensen, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Gordon was preceded in death by his son, Gordy, and his parents.
We want to thank the nurses and aides at CNS and Art City Care Center and add a very special thanks to Gordon's Hospice Nurse, Natalie, and also Virginia and a sincere thanks to Boyd Walker. Also, the family would like to thank the V.A. and other local agencies that have been involved with Gordon's care during the last 3 years. We want to especially thank Bob and Kaye Wiley and our neighbors and friends who have helped us.
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