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Kathleen Johnson Obituary
Kathleen Gerber Johnson was born on August 7, 1953 to Janet Carlisle and Glade Gerber. At the age of 11, Kathy declared to her family that she was going to marry Scott Johnson, her neighbor, when she was 23. Three weeks after she turned 23, Kathy and Scott were married in the Salt Lake Temple. They lived and raised their four children in Fresno/Clovis, CA for 30 years before moving back to Utah last year.
Always firm in her convictions, Kathy fought injustice in all its forms, from prejudice to ill-informed policy. She knew the scriptures, but more importantly knew her Savior and inspired others through teaching and example. Kathy had a golden touch for planning, decorating, painting and organizing. She could create order out of a chaotic pantry or a disorganized church youth program. Kathy's family were her dearest friends and her friends became her family.
After a 3-month battle with brain cancer, Kathy passed away on December 18, 2014. She is survived by her husband, Scott; daughters, Becky Jensen, Whitney Levano (Adolfo), and Jenny; son, Clayton (Jenna); grandchildren, Thomas, Anne, and David; sisters, Linda Smith (Doug) and Nancy Ward; brother, Steve Gerber (Lisa). Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 27th at 11am at the LDS chapel on 6411 West 11800 North in Highland, UT 84003, with a viewing starting at 9:30am. There will also be a viewing Friday night from 6-8pm at Wasatch Lawns Mortuary at 3401 South Highland Drive in SLC 84106.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the YWCA at ywca.org (Battered Women's Shelter).
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March 13, 2015
Scott, I just found about Kathy. I am so sorry for you and your family. She was an amazing person. I had a good visit with her just a month or two before she passed away and she was still her bubbling self. She will be missed by all.
Helen Alvey Pruitt
Dave Smith
December 29, 2014
On behalf of Community Action Services and Food Bank and the many people who Kathy served I express sincere condolences. Kathy was a bright light and an example to all. Her service touched the lives of many people in need. We're all sorry to hear of her passing.
Ann and Bob Wicks
December 27, 2014
We are thinking of you all this morning and wish we could be with you. We admire Kathy immensely. We are remembering how much fun it was to live across the hall from Kathy and Scott as graduate students in Ithaca--they were there through our courtship and early marriage years. Thirty years later, Kathy's homemade whole wheat bread recipe is still our very favorite.
Betsy Davis
December 26, 2014
I love your family and wish I could be there tomorrow. Kathy has always been a great example to me. She will be missed. You have been in our thoughts and prayers a lot these past few months. Please know we love you and we'll continue to pray for you.
Larry Anderson
December 26, 2014
I was sorry to hear about your loss. My condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayer are with you.
Kathy loved Gerber Daisies!
Rhonda Wooten
December 26, 2014
Such a kindred spirit. I will miss my friend. We had good, working times at the Clovis Unified Teacher Center. My sympathy to the family.
Jerry Bates
December 26, 2014
Dear Johnson Family,
My heartfelt sympathy and prayers goe to all of you in this time of transition. I do not doubt that Kathy is not far away at all and is watching over you. She was such a dear friend to me, and her impact on my life is eternal.
December 26, 2014
Hi "Mud" very sorry to hear about your loss. Take care. Ken Rose
Mercedes Miller
December 26, 2014
Dear Family Johnson, accept my sincere condolences for the loss of our dear Katty, which rest in peace, she now enjoys heavenly benefits where someday us accompany you, ask Resiganción because it was the desicion of our Heavenly Father to call his presence, a hug.
December 25, 2014
Scott, my sympathy to you and your family. Kathy attended my Wednesday class and I vey much enjoyed her cheerfulness and brilliant mind. I'm sorry for this great loss and am thinking of you.
Gail Berry / Highland UT
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