Gayle Conrad Johnson Obituary (1939 - 2018)

1939 ~ 2018 Gayle Conrad Johnson was born May 7, 1939 to Carl Conrad and LaPreal Hunt, the youngest of four children and the only son. Gayle passed away peacefully on Monday, November 26, 2018. Gayle attended Murray high School where he met his sweetheart, DeeAnn Harman. They were married on May 18, 1959 in the Salt Lake Temple. He served in many callings in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including Bishop. Gayle served 3 years in the Army National Guard. He learned the construction trade from his father which he continued until he retired. He was always willing to assist anyone who needed his help with projects around the house, especially his daughters. Gayle is survived by his wife, DeeAnn; daughters, Lisa (Mark) Whetsel and Kristin (Marcus) Simpson; grandchildren: Amber (Lonnie) Schmitt, Adam (Sheena) Whetsel, Lizzie (Brandon) Varley, Sarah Simpson, and Rachel (Taylor) Remaly; 5 great-grandchildren; sister, Arlie Johnson; and many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Lovella Green and Boots Crabtree. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Funeral Home, 4760 South State Street, Murray, Utah with a viewing preceding the service from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Interment will be at the Murray City Cemetery, 5600 South Vine Street, Murray. The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff at Beehive Homes for their great care and compassion. Online condolences may be shared at www.jenkins-soffe.com.