Mary Lou Perkins Johnson Obituary (1938 - 2016)

On Wednesday, February 24, 2016, Mary Lou Perkins Johnson passed away peacefully, at the age of 77, from the effects of Alzheimer's. She died as she lived; surrounded by her loving and devoted family who remained faithfully by her side. Mary was born July 8, 1938, in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was raised there by her loving mother and stepfather Donna and Allan Turpin. Mary was one of six children. She went to Cyprus High School and later married the love of her life, Keith Johnson of Granger. They were sealed for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake Temple and were married for 60 beautiful years. Keith and Mary were blessed with five children; Julie Moser (Tom), Joe Johnson (Melinda), Jina Johnson (Boyd), Jeff Johnson (Karla), and Jami Eley. Mary was a devoted wife and mother who considered her family her most valuable possession. She loved traveling with them and she especially enjoyed cruises, camping, and going to St. George. Sunday dinners and holiday traditions also became a place and time where she could lovingly gather those who meant the most to her. Mary's positive, happy personality was a source of joy to all who knew her. Mary lived her life as an active member of the LDS church where she served faithfully in various callings, among her favorites were working with the young single adults and serving in the Jordan River Temple. Mary and Keith had the opportunity to serve an LDS mission in St. George, Utah. It was a wonderful experience where they made lifetime friends. Mary is survived by her husband, five children, thirteen grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren with 2 more on the way. She is also survived by sisters, Norma Hale, Linda Udall and brother Rick Turpin. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, daughter-in-law, Heidi Johnson, and brothers Dick and Dave Perkins. Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, March 5th at the LDS chapel on 1988 W. 11400 So. in South Jordan. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:00-8:00 pm at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley 1007 W. South Jordan Pkwy. and Saturday from 10:30-11:30 am prior to the services at the church. Interment will follow at the Larkin Cemetery in Sandy. Online condolences may be shared at www.jenkins-soffe.com Funeral Home: Jenkins-Soffe South Valley 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway South Jordan, UT 84095