Hazel Shepherd Johnson, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019 in Springville, Utah. Hazel was born August 3, 1935 to Fredrick and Sarah Melissa Gull Shepherd. She attended Spanish Fork High School, where she met the love of her life, Robert L. Johnson.
Hazel married Robert on September 15, 1952 and they were blessed with three children. She was a devoted wife and mother and was happiest when she was with her family. She loved to spend time with her kids, grandkids, and great grandkids.
She was employed at Shepherd’s Egg Farm, Shepherd’s Cake and Candy, the Utah State Hospital, and she also sang professionally. She loved to sing and cook. She helped her husband in producing and decorating birdhouses. They enjoyed traveling to shows to sell their creations. Hazel loved playing cards with her family and friends. She was a member of the Good Sam’s Club.
Hazel is survived by her children, Barbara Linn Johnson, Rodger Lee (Julie) Johnson, and Tracy Ann (Ken) Aubrey; a sister, Grace Nelson. She also leaves behind five grandchildren and five great grandchildren whom she adored. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Leon Johnson; her parents; five brothers, and three sisters.
Funeral services will be held Monday, February 11, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Spring Creek 9th Ward Chapel, 355 E Center Street, Springville, Utah. Family and friends may visit on Sunday evening, February 10, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 187 S. Main Street, Spanish Fork, Utah and on Monday morning at the church from 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to the service. Interment will follow at Spanish Fork City Cemetery.
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