Lenine Elmer Johnson Obituary (1920 - 2007)

Born in San Diego, CA 10/24/1920 to Gus and Mabel Johnson. Married Lyle Bird on November 1, 1939. Lenine was in the C.C.C. Camps at an early age—first time in Bridgeland, Utah—next at Charles Sheldon, NV. He worked as a mucker in the underground metal mines in Butterfield Canyon, advanced to miner, then contractor. He also worked at Utah Copper and the Small Arms Plant. Lenine was in the first marine division in World War II, wounded at Okinawa for which he received the Purple Heart. He went to work for Culp Construction as superintendent for 40 years supervising the building of churches, hospitals commercial buildings, and schools all over the valley. Lenine always said he was most proud of the Little America Motel and Truck Stop in Flagstaff, AZ and the D Hospital in Ogden, UT. Lenine is survived by his wife of 68 years, Lyle; his son, David (Vivian); daughter, Mary (Randy) Brown; five grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; sisters, Ellen (George) Devine, Violet (Jack) Poulson, and Arlene (Wally) Olsen. Preceded in death by son, Kent Johnson; parents; brother, Glen; and sister, Martha. Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 24, 2007 at the Murray City Cemetery (5600 So. Vine Street).