Dad's obituary









Thomas Edward Johnson GONE CAMPING 8/17/1953 ~ 4/28/2007/>
Thomas Edward Johnson, 53, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, returned to his Heavenly Father on Saturday, April 28, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer. Tom was born August 17, 1953 to William Alvoid Johnson and Melva Frances Taylor in Mesa, AZ. Married Kathryn Lee Wooten on June 16, 1976 in the St. George Temple.He was employed in the semiconductor industry and at the time of his passing was employed by SliceX in Draper. He loved the outdoors, especially hiking, camping, biking, and working in his yard. Most of all, he loved his family.Tom was an active member of the LDS Church and served a mission in the Oregon-Idaho Mission. He served in many positions in the church, and especially loved working with the young men as teacher and scout leader.

Survived by wife, Kathy; children, Michael, Kristi (Dana) Torp, Andrew (Holly), two grandchildren, Gillian and Larsen; mother; sisters, Kyra Nielsen, Martha Fitch, Francy Thompson, Barbara Johnson; brothers, Ray Johnson and Bill Johnson. Preceded in death by his father. Funeral services will be held Fri., May 4, 2007, 12:00 noon at the Bell Canyon Ward, 9880 S. 3100 E. Friends and family may call Thurs., May 3, 2007 at the Cannon Mortuary, 2460 E. Bengal Blvd. (7600 S.) from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and the day of the service at the church from 10:45-11:45 a.m. Interment Granite Cemetery, Sandy, Utah.

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