Calvin Clark Johnson, age 74, of Springville, Utah, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family, February 25, 1997, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Cal was born and raised in Springville, Utah and married his high school sweetheart, Phyllis Bird, June 28, 1943, in the Salt Lake Temple. He was the youngest of seven children born to Willis Kelsey Johnson and Eva Clark Johnson. While growing up in Springville he helped on the family farm. He played basketball for Springville High School where he graduated in 1940. Cal understood the value of work from his youth and his first job after marrying was as a salesman for the J.C. Penney Company. He later worked for International Harvester, eventually becoming a co-owner of Gem International in Burley, Idaho.Upon his retirement he enjoyed spending winters in St. George, Utah and playing golf with his many friends.
He was a life long dedicated member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many positions throughout his life. He had a special affinity for the youth, serving as an Explorer leader, sports coach, and as a friend. He was a member of Kiwanis Club and the Singing K's of Burley, Idaho. Cal always cared about other people and had a lifetime filled with many wonderful friendships.
His greatest joy was his family. He dearly loved his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and they in turn loved `Grandpa`.
He is survived by his loving wife Phyllis, five children: Linda (Rolan) Senior, Salt Lake City, UT; Clark Calvin (Jonnie) Johnson, Centerville, UT; Janet (J. Dee) May, Twin Falls, ID; Mary Jane (Kent) Devenport, Jakarta, Indonesia; Caleen Johnson, Spanish Fork, UT; 14 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers, Harold C. Johnson, Provo, UT and Frank C. Johnson, Mapleton, UT.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and three sisters.
Funeral services will be Friday, February 28, 1997 at 2 p.m. in the Springville Stake Center, 245 So. 600 East, Springville, Utah. Friends may call Thursday, from 6- 8 p.m. at Wheeler Mortuary, 211 East 200 South, Springville or Friday one hour prior to the services at the church.
Interment, Springville Evergreen Cemetery.
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