Nylis-Johnson-Obituary

Nylis Skousen Johnson

Phoenix, Arizona

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Johnson, Nylis Skousen Nylis Skousen Johnson, 87 years young, passed away Friday, April 22, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. Nylis was born January 14, 1924 in Chihuahua, Mexico. She was "the baby" of 12 children born to Daniel Skousen and Sarah Ann Spilsbury. As she peacefully slipped from...

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Sorry we missed this earlier. Nylis was a good friend for a long time, to us & many others. Don't think I ever saw her down. She & Tom were a wonderful couple and are now back together. Our thoughts are will all the family. You are in our prayers. Jimmie & Barbara James

I have great admiration for my Mexico Colonies relatives. Robert Young Valentine

I am sorry to hear of Nylis' passing. She was a special person and a joy to be around. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I am sure Nylis is having a grand reunion in heaven with those of the family that have gone on before.
love,
Sue Paz Soldan

I have great admiration for my Mexico Colonies relatives. Robert Young Valentine

I am sorry I cannot be with the family. Aunt Nylis was always a joy and so energetic. I know she is having a great time with all of her family and my sweetheart.

Thinking about you and the family Noma Lynn. I loved Aunt Nylis so very much........she always reminded me of Mom. Wish I could make it to the service...but I'll definitely be there in spirit. Much love.....Scott Reader

Heaven just got another shining star with Nylis's passing. I am so sorry to read of this. Nylis knew no strangers, and it was the unique manner in which she led choir in the old Phoenix East Stake wards that I fondly remember. I asked her about the nifty little foldable baton one day at a church function. She told me her husband, Tom, had gotten it off a junked car--the baton was a broken radio antenna. She never came to church without that little baton!

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My thoughts and prayers go with you. Even though we are cousins and we don't know each other very well, our mothers knew each other well. Imagine the BIG reunion taking place at this time.

Your cousin,
Dora Call Bingham