Naomi Bryson Barker Johnson, 96, of Nephi, Utah, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021. Born on September 12, 1924, in Woodruff, Utah, she was the oldest of two children born to Merlon V. Bryson and Celia Mae Dickson. Her family moved to Payson, Utah, when she was 7 years old. There she graduated from Payson High School
then continued her education at Stevens Henager College where she received her business degree.
She met and married George Howard Barker on October 7, 1946, in Elko, Nevada. They had four children. They owned and operated businesses in the Provo and Salt Lake areas, until they divorced in 1963.
She married Elmer F. Johnson, in 1972, and welcomed his four children into her family. She and Elmer loved to square dance, and fish and camp in their motorhome. She also loved to do handwork and puzzles. She spent many hours on the computer doing extractions for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; and, she loved serving a mission with her husband, in Hawaii.
She is survived by eight children: Linda (Don) Davis, Karma (Jack) Jasper, Sandra (Keith) Proctor, Bryson (Wendy) Barker, Teddie (Buzz) Newhouse, Vicki Blair, and David (Barbara) Johnson. She had 37 grandchildren, 85 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband and parents; her brother, Glen Bryson; a son, Brad Johnson; a daughter-in-law, Jan Barker; a son-in-law, Slim Blair; two grandsons, Nathan Davis and Jamie Johnson; and a granddaughter, Amber Nielson.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at the Nephi 2nd Ward Church, 222 South 100 East, Nephi, Utah. A viewing for friends and family will be held an hour prior, from at 10:00 – 10:45 a.m..
We would like to thank Seasons of Santaquin, especially Richard and their hospice nurse, Bonnie, for their excellent care.
5 Condolences for Naomi Bryson Barker Johnson
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Kathleen Barker urggraf says
May 10, 2021 at 9:52 pmWhat a lovely lady the world has lost. I will never forget her infectious laugh, and her kind spirit! Rest in peace Aunt Naomi!
Shirl Nichols says
May 11, 2021 at 3:02 amA great, great lady. Heaven is richer for her presence.
Judy Spencer says
May 12, 2021 at 8:20 pmDear Bryson and family,
I’m so sorry to hear of your sweet moms passing. I remember her being such a kind, giving and happy lady.
Grateful to have known her.
Love and prayers to her family.
Sheila Wasserbaech says
May 14, 2021 at 8:39 pmSuch a beautiful lady! My love goes to her family, whom I love so very much.
Donna Crane says
May 15, 2021 at 3:50 amI remember your sweet mother as someone being so kind to me. She was always so friendly and welcoming – and knew how to help a little girl with a broken arm!
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