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Barry Johnson Obituary
Barry Lin Johnson, 66, of Idaho Falls, passed away early Monday, Sept. 23, 2013, surrounded by his family at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.
He was born March 24, 1947, in Logan, Utah, to Lin Holmes Johnson and Madge Carol Jenson Johnson.
He graduated from Bonneville High School, where he played basketball all three years for the Bonneville Bees. He attended Ricks College and graduated with his associate degree from Utah Technical College in Provo, Utah.
On Aug. 21, 1970, he married Darla Young in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. Together, they raised their family of seven children. Barry was a farmer, working alongside his father, Lin, and brother, Travis, for many years. As his sons grew up, they worked on the farm with their dad and grandfather.
He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was called to serve a mission to the Manitoba Minnesota/North Central States Mission as a young man. In his later years, he served in a bishopric and on the stake High Council.
Barry enjoyed watching Utah Jazz and BYU games. He especially enjoyed his sons' sporting events and spending time with his family and grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Darla of Idaho Falls; sons, Barry (Merilee) Johnson of Kingsville, Texas, Greg (Heather) Johnson, Eric (Julie) Johnson and Ryan (Ashley) Johnson, all of Idaho Falls, Cory (Suzi) Johnson of Surprise, Ariz., and Rod (Janeen) Johnson of Kearns, Utah; daughter, Sharolee (David) Kent of Ucon; sister, Robin (William) Haack of Ucon; brothers, Drew (Trudy) Johnson, Travis (Kathy) Johnson and Todd (Tammi) Johnson, all of Idaho Falls; and 24 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Brad Johnson.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30, at the Idaho Falls Kearney 1st Ward, 1860 Kearney St., with Bishop Greg Johnson officiating. The family will visit with friends from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road, and from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. prior to services at the church. Burial will be in Ririe-Shelton Cemetery.
Online condolences may be sent to www.woodfuneralhome.com.
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Leah Keht
September 29, 2013
We are sorry to hear of the passing of your husband and father. May God bless you with comfort and peace during a very difficult time.
Dennis & Gwynn Miller
September 26, 2013
So sorry for the passing of your husband, brother, father and grandfather. Our family has fond memories of your family growing up in Lincoln. With love, Dennis and Gwynn Miller and Family
September 25, 2013
Our thoughts are with you at this time. We had great respect for your parents and you children.. Sincerely, Darwin and Carol Murri and family
Becky Hinckley
September 25, 2013
Our love and prayers to the family.
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Stephen Egbert
September 25, 2013
He was a great man, a great cousin, and a great childhood friend.
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