Vernenden Davis Johnson Obituary (1933 - 2017)

Born September 22, 1933 to Amanda Dee Johnson, and Glinden Devier Johnson. Passed away January 3, 2017 after a heroic battle with multiple cancers. Survived by wife of 63 years and childhood playmate, Joyce Perry Johnson; brother, Garry LeGrand Johnson; 3 Children, Debra Kaye Johnson Rackley, Waldon Devier Johnson, Joan Johnson-McCloyn and their respective spouses; 10 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. He was a lover of life and family, "Daniel Boone" with a truck and camper took his family where no man had gone before. Loved fishing, hunting, boating with family and friends. He had a special love for classic cars. He was always ready to help those in need and his cement work, and carpentry lives on in many homes, churches, and yards to this day. He attended Murray and Granite High Schools, Salt Lake Trade Tech and was a proud Navy Veteran. Kennecott Copper was his home away from home for 30 years, making creations and projects that made life easier for his fellow workers. He worked another 10 years beautifying Murray Parkway Golf Course. He was a natural born teacher and those he touched will be changed forever. His legacy will live on. "It only hurts when I smile." A special thanks to Huntsman Cancer Institute and Bristol Hospice for their exceptional service. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, January 6, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 S. State Street, Murray, Utah with a viewing from 1:00-1:50 p.m. Online condolences may be shared at www.jenkins-soffe.com. Funeral Home: Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary-Murray 4760 South State Street Murray, UT