Roy Losser Johns, age 91, of Spanish Fork, Utah passed away surrounded by his family on October 5, 2024, just two days before his 92nd birthday.

Roy was born on October 7, 1932, in Spanish Fork to George Francis and Agnes Losser Johns. Roy was the youngest of four children. He was raised in Spanish Fork, Utah and attended and graduated from Spanish Fork High School. Roy was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

He married Coleen Tew of Mapleton on July 30th, 1955. They were later sealed in the Manti LDS Temple. The two of them recently celebrated their 69th anniversary. They had six children. Terry (who died at the age of 7), Connie (who died at birth), Kristine, Donald, Russell, and Diana.

Roy’s biggest joys in life were spending time with his sweetheart, Coleen, and his children and grandchildren. Roy was always full of fun and loved to tease and joke with just about everyone. He was always up for adventurous rides with Coleen and visits from family and friends. He enjoyed the simple things in life such as grabbing some lunch and enjoying it while sitting in the park relaxing, and, also, watching his favorite western shows on TV. He loved animals and for much of his life he had dogs, cats, and livestock animals. He loved working in his garden, and he had one of the most beautiful grand- champion gardens around. He always enjoyed sharing delicious produce from his garden with others.

Roy was a very hard worker and owned his own welding business (Johns Welding) for all his working years. He was very meticulous about his work and did beautiful ornate ornamental iron and railings. He took pride in what he did and worked many long hours. Despite his long working days, he always made time to work in his garden, help his children in preparing their animals for the stock show, visits with friends and neighbors, and lots of baseball games in the summertime.

Roy loved spending time with his children and grandchildren and was always there to support their many activities including baseball, softball, piano recitals, soccer, football, wrestling, dance, cheer, school programs, plays, stock shows, graduations, and many other things.

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Roy loved to serve in many different capacities. He served in the Army and went to war in Korea when he was 17 years old. Roy helped every year in gathering names and placing crosses for the Memorial Day program at the Spanish Fork Cemetery. He served on the Spanish Fork City Council for four years, which he thoroughly enjoyed. He served as Bishop of the Spanish Fork 2nd Ward for five years. He also served as councilor in the Bishopric twice and served in many other callings as well. Roy built the beautiful fence and entry gates around the entire Spanish Fork Cemetery and he and Coleen donated the eagles that sit at the front entryway. This was all done as a service project for the city, and he was only reimbursed for the price of materials. Roy and his wife, Coleen served as missionaries at the Bishop’s Storehouse for 10 years. Roy and Coleen always took opportunities to serve others where they could. They used to watch out for the elderly widows in their ward and neighborhood and would take them food, help them with things they needed, and would visit and check on them often. In recent years, Roy and Coleen delivered Meals on Wheels to the elderly and always loved the chats and the friendships they made.

Roy was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Agnes Johns, sister, Oleta Wignall, brother, Kenneth Johns, sister, Betty Andersen, son Terry, daughter, Connie, son, Donald, grandson, Derek, and granddaughter, Whitney. He is survived by his wife, Coleen, daughter, Kristine, son Russell, daughter, Diana, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Roy had the ability to make friends easily and was loved by all who knew him. He will be greatly missed!

The family would like to express their gratitude and appreciation to Walker Mortuary and to the many wonderful friends for their outpouring of love at this time.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 11th at the Wolf Hollow First Ward church on 870 East Canyon Road, Spanish Fork, Utah. There will be a viewing from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. and then a grave dedication. Interment will be in the Spanish Fork City Cemetery.