Edward Earl Johnson

Edward Earl Johnson obituary, Mesa, AZ

Edward Earl Johnson

Upcoming Events

Mar

20

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Johnson-Stewart Co.

1564 N. Alma School Rd, Mesa, AZ 85201

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Mar

20

Service

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Johnson-Stewart Co.

1564 N. Alma School Rd, Mesa, AZ 85201

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

21

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

830 E. Lehi Rd, Mesa, AZ 85203

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Edward Johnson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bunker Family Funerals & Cremation - University Chapel on Mar. 3, 2026.
Edward Earl Johnson, 75, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026 surrounded by his family.
He was born on March 27, 1950 in Mesa, Arizona to Earl and Emma Udall Johnson.
He spent the majority of his life helping build the legacy that his father started- Phoenix Sand and Rock (PSR) and Johnson Stewart Johnson Mining (JSJM). He was a helicopter pilot and loved aviation, he also owned JSJ Aviation with his partners in Mesa.
He loved everything about the West and Arizona. He found his real life love and passion in horses, mules, and cattle ranching.
He loved the people of the Lehi area and served as a Bishop of Lehi 1st ward in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the mid 90s.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Joyce.
He is survived by his eternal companion Jinx Winkelmann Johnson, his three siblings Janice, Phyllis and Clifford. His children Juli, Edward Jr, Tiffany and Wesley. Also, his 10 grandchildren.

An Open House/Life Celebration to be held at Johnson-Stewart Co.
March 20, 2026 6-8pm
1564 N. Alma School Rd Mesa, AZ 85201

Funeral service at The Lehi Ward Building March 21, 2026 at 11am
830 E. Lehi Rd Mesa, AZ 85203

**In lieu of flowers please consider donating instead to LDS Missionary Fund or LDS Humanitarian Services
**Western attire encouraged

Arrangements by Bunker's University Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information

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Upcoming Events

Mar

20

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Johnson-Stewart Co.

1564 N. Alma School Rd, Mesa, AZ 85201

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

20

Service

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Johnson-Stewart Co.

1564 N. Alma School Rd, Mesa, AZ 85201

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

21

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

830 E. Lehi Rd, Mesa, AZ 85203

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels