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.
Tuesday Oct 16th Rounds update
From talking to Dad's nurse Mavis his blood pressure has been a bit of a problem at shift change and they have stabilized it since. Dad is about the same overall and is still on the same ventilator. So not too much new to report. I received a great e-mail from the Kingston trio's George Grove which I read to Dad and Trio fans it contained some good Trio insider info that I nor Dad can divulge at this time. OK I will give you a hint.......watch for it in music stores in coming months.........George offered some great words of encouragement to Dad and that he had been thinking of Dad. I want to thank the Kingston Trio for being such a great influence to Dad and for his playing of the guitar both his old 4 string and his nice new 6 string Martin Guitar that was r ecommended by the Trio for Dad to take his music to the next level of guitar sound quality. It has been great to grow up listening to their music on tapes, Cd's and in person at concerts and of course hearing Dad sing these great songs while playing his guitar. Many great family concerts at home , reunions, camping trips and even for his college students. Thanks George for your great note to Dad.
2 comments:
Katie and Family,
God bless you at this difficult time. We continue to pray for you. Please let me know if I can do anything for you.
Robert Wells
Katie, We are thinking of you and continue to pray for all of you. We love you and miss you. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
Charlette and Gordon Garff & family
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