Shirl Orville Johnson died peacefully, at home, on March 7, 2019, in Spanish Fork, Utah, at the age of 81.
Shirl is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Vivian, of Spanish Fork; daughter, Jennifer Lewis (Jason) of Spanish Fork; son, Wells Johnson (Tammy) of Spanish Fork; son, Cole Johnson (Cessily) of Cottonwood Heights; and nine adored grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Lilly Johnson; baby boy, Edward Scotty Johnson, and many brothers and sisters from his large Icelandic family of 10.
Shirl was born August 18, 1937, in Spanish Fork. He attended public schools in Spanish Fork prior to joining the US Navy in 1954 and serving during the Korean War. He married Laura Vivian Cloward in June 1964. He worked for many years as a meat cutter, as well as an iron worker.
A viewing is scheduled for Wednesday, March 13, 2019, from 6-8 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 187 South Main, Spanish Fork. Funeral services will be Friday, March 15, 2019 at 11 a.m. also at Walker Funeral Home, with a visitation from 9:45-10:45 prior to funeral. Interment will be at Spanish Fork City Cemetery with Full Military Rites; reception to follow. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Shirl’s life.
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