Brian Thomas Johnson

Brian T Johnson (2006 – 2025)

Brian T Johnson, 19, of Farmington Utah was tragically lost in an accident on October 14, 2025.

He came into the world in Mesa, Arizona in 2006 to Mark and Bobbi Johnson. Early on it was clear he was an amazing person. He was a caring friend and passionate about whatever he focused on be it origami, music, robotics, science and math, bicycles, learning to play over 50 instruments, jazz music and performing his music, composing, editing and recording his own original music looping to play all instruments in his recordings.

He excelled in all that he did. He was playful, loved all things Star Wars and Harry Potter. He loved having light saber wars with his friends and making magical wands with his brother and friends and even played Quidditch with his brother and friends. He loved bike riding and skateboarding, fixing and renovating bikes. He loved animals and dreamed of owning horses.

During high school, he worked part time giving swim lessons to very young children to try out teaching. After graduation, he was hired at the Boeing Company and worked there for one year, one month, and one day before his passing. He started out assembling airplane parts and then moved onto CNC Machining. He had just started CNC Programming courses at Salt Lake Community College to further his career.

He was writing, composing, and recording several songs, and was performing at various venues around Utah and Nevada, as well as developing his sound engineering and music production skills. Brian oozed musical talent and was well on his way to becoming a successful musician.

Brian's unexpected passing comes as a shock to his family, friends, and loved ones, who are devastated at the loss. Brian lived a vibrant life and looked forward to so much ahead of him. He was taken far too soon.

Brian is survived by his parents Mark and Bobbi Johnson, his brother Dillon, his godparents Angie Riddle and Dan Johnson, his grandmother Barbara Johnson, several aunts, uncles and cousins, close friends and surrogate family members and caring neighbors, and his new love Jade Miller.

A Memorial Service will be held for Brian at 1pm Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City Utah preceded with a Rosary Vigil at 12:30, and with a Celebration of Life reception at the Larkin Mortuary from 2-4pm.

In lieu of flowers, please honor Brian's gift of music and donate to SLAM – Salt Lake Academy of Music which helps provide the gift of music to K-12 children with access to musical instruments, instruction, programs, and opportunities. Please include 'In Memory of Brian Johnson' in the note for your donation.
www.slamslc.org/donate1192 Wilmington Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84106 801-577-2263 info@slamslc.org