Jean C. Johnson Obituary (1937 - 2013)

Flora Jean C. Johnson passed away on March 14, 2013 surrounded by her family. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was born on February 16, 1937 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Francis W. Christiansen and Alta Bates. She grew up in the Millcreek area, raised by parents who had a passion for learning that they ingrained in Jean from a young age. She graduated from Olympus High School in 1954. She attended Utah State University and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and later earned a Master's Degree in Childhood Development. Jean met R. Kent Johnson and dated him for a year and a half before they were married on May 26, 1961 in the Salt Lake Temple. They were blessed with 5 children. She taught elementary school for 30 years while raising her family. Jean had a passion for teaching; she taught school in Granite, Jordan, Salt Lake and Emery Co. school districts for 30 years. She was also a Title I Specialist for Granite and Jordan school districts. Because of her kind heart and hard work, she was able to dutifully care for her children and her students, inspiring both to be their best. She faithfully served everyone around her, exemplifying her Christ-like spirit. She served with her husband as missionaries in the Cochabamba, Bolivia Temple and in the Washington D.C. Temple. Beautiful in every way, Jean's passion for learning, infectious laugh, and dedication to ensuring the comfort and happiness of everyone around her will be missed by all. Jean is survived by her loving husband and caregiver R. Kent Johnson and children, Christine (David), David (Andrea), Michelle (Rob), Richard (Shauna), Joseph (Natalie) and 27 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Her siblings are James (Susan), Joan (Don), Colleen (Gordon), Bill, Jill (Rick). Special thanks to her loving caregivers Patty, Marty and Elsa. There will be a viewing Sunday, March 17, 2013 from 5-7:00 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 South State Street, Murray, Utah. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 18, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. at the South Cottonwood 8th Ward, 804 East Holly Ave. (6150 South). Prior to the service a viewing will be held from 12-12:45 p.m. at the church. Interment: Holladay Memorial Park. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.jenkin Funeral Home: Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary-Murray 4760 So. State Street Murray, UT United States 84107