B. Grant Johnson

B. Grant Johnson KAYSVILLE – B. Grant Johnson, 99, passed away peacefully in his family home of causes incident to age. Born in Chuachupa, Mexico, January 5, 1908, while his father was teaching school for the LDS Church. He lived a long and joy-filled life. He is the son of Sarah Josephine and Francis Lee Johnson. B. Grant, as he was known to his friends and family, was strong, principled, and kind. His youth was spent with his mother, following his uncles from construction site to site from Arizona to Southern Utah, as his father had died when Grant was only six. He learned the building trade and became the sole support for his mother and younger sister Amanda. Later, he was called as a missionary and served in the Northwestern States Mission. Following his mission he met and married Mary Margaret Rigby. Margaret passed away in 1996. Following their marriage, the World War II broke out, and he volunteered to serve in the United States Navy in the Sea Bees. He served for almost four years, and returned with honor. He resumed his trade of building and became a contractor. He built the family home where he lived until his death. B. Grant was hungry for learning all his life. When he was fifty-five, he enrolled at Salt Lake Community College and learned physics, advanced math, and advanced electronics, graduating very high in his class among much younger students. Following his education at SLCC, he was hired by the United States Air Force to work on advanced aircraft radar and radar training units. He was given various assignments in the United States and around the globe. He was always learning as he traveled and shared his experiences clearly and with enthusiasm to those interested. When in his 80’s, he want to write a brief life history, so he purchased a computer and learned to use it. He completed his history to his satisfaction. At about the same time he took classes at Weber State University and in all, earned an Associates degree. A devout and extremely knowledgeable member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served in many callings including twenty-seven years as chorister and choir director for the North Farmington Ward. He served in several Bishoprics, and loved to teach the Gospel and was sensitive and clear in teaching doctrine. He always said that his most prized title was “Dad”. He and Margaret had four children, Claudia (Perry), Lowell (Shawna), Glade (Juli), and Rosemary (Peter). He is survived by his children, sister, Amanda, 19 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at 11 a.m. at the Farmington Orchard Ward, 1533 No. 1075 W. Friends and family may call Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist’s Kaysville Mortuary, 400 North Main and Tuesday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment, Farmington City Cemetery.