Fawn and Ken's Obituaries

Thursday, 20 February 2003

Fawn Sanders Johnson

Daily Herald

Fawn Sanders Johnson, 79, died February 19, 2003, in Provo. She was born September 19, 1923, a daughter of Goveita and Christa Brady Sanders in Clear Creek, Utah. She married Kenneth George Johnson November 4, 1942, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Fawn loved handiwork, crochetting, quilting, and ceramics. She enjoyed traveling with her husband and family. She was an active member of the LDS Church, serving faithfully in many positions during her life. She was a loving mother and grandmother, always thinking of others, her family was paramount to her. Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Kenneth of American Fork, children, Rita (Alex) Carrillo of Orem, Chris (Elaine) Johnson of Seattle, WA, Robin (Don) Aston of American Fork, and Laura Johnson of Highland, 17 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild, and a sister Beverly Sanders of Pleasant Grove. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Duane Sanders. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 22, 2003, at 12 p.m. in the LDS Chapel located at 673 E. 300 North in American Fork. Friends may call Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, 495 S. State St. in Orem and also Saturday from 10-11:30 a.m. Interment will be in the Orem City Cemetery. This story appeared in The Daily Herald on page A5.onday, 15 September 2003 Kenneth George Johnson Daily Herald Kenneth George Johnson age 83, passed away at his home in American Fork on September 13, 2003. He was born September 2, 1920 in Mt. Pleasant, Utah, a son of Alfred and Catherine Larsen Johnson. He married Fawn Sanders November 4, 1942 in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. Kenneth served in the US Army during World War II. He held the position of Assistant Postmaster in Orem for over 32 years before retiring. He loved bowling, camping, traveling and most importantly spending time with his family. He was our rock, our advisor, and our friend. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served faithfully as a counselor in the bishopric, Ward Finance Clerk, Home Teacher as well as many other callings. Survivors include his children; Rita (Alex) Carrillo, Orem, Chris (Elaine) Johnson, Seattle, WA, Robin (Don) Aston of American Fork, and Laura (Lanty) Ross, Highland. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren, a brother Ray Johnson and sisters, Bernice Coates, Betty Tuttle, and Alice Johnson. He was preceded in death by parents, his wife, Fawn Sanders Johnson, brothers; Loftin Johnson, Glen Johnson. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 18, 2003 at 12:00 noon in the American Fork 22nd Ward Chapel, 673 East 300 North in American Fork. Friends may call Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, 495 South State Street, Orem, and also one hour prior to the services on Thursday at the ward chapel. Interment will be in the Orem City Cemetery. Military rites will be provided by VFW District #4. This story appeared in The Daily Herald on page D3. Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Kenneth of American Fork, children, Rita (Alex) Carrillo of Orem, Chris (Elaine) Johnson of Seattle, WA, Robin (Don) Aston of American Fork, and Laura Johnson of Highland, 17 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild, and a sister Beverly Sanders of Pleasant Grove. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Duane Sanders. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 22, 2003, at 12 p.m. in the LDS Chapel located at 673 E. 300 North in American Fork. Friends may call Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, 495 S. State St. in Orem and also Saturday from 10-11:30 a.m. Interment will be in the Orem City Cemetery. This story appeared in The Daily Herald on page A5.