Carl Dennis Johnson

July 26, 1940 ~ March 21, 2015

Orem, UT On Saturday, March 21st, Carl Dennis Johnson passed away, with his loving wife and children by his side.

Denny was born July 26th, 1940 in Des Moines, Iowa to Carl Wilhelm and Hattie Mildred Johnson. He was the youngest of three children. He attended college at Drake University and then joined the U.S. Army and served in the Vietnam War.

Denny provided many years of church service in the LDS church as Bishop, High Councilor, Elders Quorum President, High Priest group leader, and others. Denny also loved scouting and was involved in the scouting program for many years. He and his wife served a mission in Nauvoo, Illinois and also on Temple Square.

Denny loved his family and was happy to be part of their lives. His children and grandchildren were the most important part of his life. He was truly a great man who lived a very active, happy life filled with joy, laughter, and love. He was a wonderful example of hard work and service to others. We will be forever grateful for the wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend he was to each of us.

Denny is survived by his wife of 48 years, Nan Johnson, 4 sons: Greg, Morgan, Stuart, and Dustin, two daughters: Kristen and Lara and 21 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. His father, mother, sister and brother preceded Denny in death.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 26th, 2015 at 12:00 noon at the Hillcrest Chapel at 1035 S. 800 E., Orem, UT. A viewing will be held Wednesday, March 25th, 2015 from 6 8pm at Sundberg Mortuary, 495 S. State Street, Orem, UT and on Thursday, March 26th, from 10:45 to 11:45 am prior to services at the Hillcrest Chapel. Interment at the Timpanogos Memorial Gardens, 1000 N. 400 E., Orem, UT.