Obituary for Thomas Stoddard Johnson
Dr. Thomas Stoddard Johnson, 65, passed away October 17, 2007 at McKay-Dee Hospital due to complications with pancreatitis. He was surrounded by his loving wife and family.
Tom was born December 16, 1941 in Tremonton, UT to Heber Guy and Emorett Stoddard Johnson. He graduated from Bear River High School. He married his high school sweetheart, Carol Lue Smith in the Logan LDS Temple June 26, 1964. They were blessed with 5 children and 11 grandchildren.
Tom was an active member of the LDS church. He served as a bishop twice, as well as in many other callings. He let everyone know that being Primary Pianist was his favorite and the best calling in the church. He had a great knowledge of the gospel and always shared his firm testimony.
Tom loved his profession and dedicated his professional
life to the Department of Communicative Disorders at Utah State University. The faculty and students were his "family away from family." They fondly referred to him as either “Doctor Johnson” or simply, “The King”.
Tom was a True Aggie and loved to cheer on Utah State. He loved attending gymnastic meets, and was the team’s biggest fan. After Tom lost his first wife to cancer, he was able to find love again with Kathryn (Katie) Harris of Pleasant View. They were married April 2, 2004. They loved living in St. George, and enjoyed many hobbies and loved traveling together.
Tom's greatest joy in life was his children and grandkids. He was an amazing husband, father, and grandfather. Tom always had such a great sense of humor and an awesome smile. The family would like to thank everyone for all their thoughts and prayers. They would also like to thank the knowledgeable and loving staff at McKay-Dee Hospital's ICU for their love and efforts working with Tom.
Tom is survived by his wife Kathryn and his children: Jay (Melodee), Jared (Michelle), Jann (Chad) Fawcett, Thomas (Rachel), Tailona Johnson, and the Harris children: Brett (Alicia), Chad (Angie), Brandon (Julia), Matthew (Wendy), Tyson (Karen), and Michaelene (Nathan) Kippen; a sister, Jill Cannon (Owen). He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Carol Lue; sisters Tess and Peggy; a brother Jack; and a granddaughter Gracie Harris.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00am on Monday October 22, 2007 at the North Logan 13th ward chapel, 400 E. 1800 N. in North Logan. A viewing will be held Sunday October 21, 2007 at Allen-Cranney Mortuary from 6-8 and also on Monday from 9:30-10:30 at the church prior to the funeral services. Interment will be at 1 pm at the Smithfield Cemetery.
Sunday addition to Tommy's Noon Update
I have just finished a visit with Dad and everything that Tommy just posted is what I have gathered from his nurse Joy. She is a great nurse much like Tyler who will be back on Monday. I hope everyone has had a nice Sunday and Dad looks relaxed at this moment. With all that is going on with the family thanks everyone for all your prayers and offers of assistance. We (Johnson and Harris families) are lucky to have a great support network out there pulling for Dad and offering love and support to Katie and all of us kids.
4 comments:
Dear Tom,
It is really nice that your children keep us updated with such wonderful technology about how things are going with you.
You are in our prayers, and we are always hoping that things will continue to improve for you.
They did fix the church keyboard, and I got a deacon to push the play button for the Priesthood song. He was excited about it, but it is not the real you.
I know how exicted you get about learning things, and I feel sorry that I have not been able to get with you and tell you some of the neat things, which I learned with the Heritage choir trips to Armania, and England about Jesus visiting those areas after his resurection. I am looking forward to the time that we can come and visit with you.
Again, our love and prayers are with you.
Dennis & Peggy Anderson
You are in my prayers . . . best of luck!
Heather Heinrich
Dear Tom,
I am so sorry to hear of your recent set back. I am very pleased to hear of the recent progress.
Know Tom that you, Katie and both of your families are in my prayers. And.....a speedy recovery is expected!!
You are a first class man Tom that deserves and has the best!!
I am looking forward to seeing you soon!!
Brad Simons
Tom,
I'm sorry to hear of your recent illness. I hope and pray that you're back on your feet soon so you can get to cheering on our awesome Aggie Gymnasts.
Dan Tirabassi
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