Bonnie Jean Hansen Monroe Johnson

Bonnie Jean Hansen Monroe Johnson, 87, passed away peacefully to our Heavenly Father Monday, April 24, 2017, at IHC Murray Hospital. She was born July 28, 1929 in Lewiston, UT, to Fredrick Neils Hansen and Nettie Hodges Hansen. Mom spent most of her childhood in Newton, UT. She met James Albert Monroe and quickly fell in love. They were married February 1948. They had one daughter, Gloria Jean. James passed away July 14, 1951. Mom later met Ariel B. Johnson. He fell in love with Mom and Gloria instantly. They were married July 31, 1952. Later sealed in the Logan LDS Temple July 5, 1961. To this union was born four more daughters, KayLene, Beth Ann, Lori and Melissa (Missy).

Mom worked at various jobs, to help with the support of her family and made many life long friends. Mom’s favorite job was tending children (including great-grandsons) up until she was 80 plus years old. All the children that she tended still call her Grandma Bonnie. Mom’s greatest joy was spending time with her family! She would always say, YOU TAKE GOOD CARE OF MY BABIES! Mom was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she held many church callings and loved every one of them.

Mom had several health challenges, but throughout these she stayed positive with her sassy attitude. Mom was joy and pleasure to everyone she met during these challenges and it was our honor and privilege to care for her!

Mom is survived by her four daughters, Gloria Jean Croshaw (John), Beth Ann Jessop (John), Lori Briggs, Melissa (Missy) Murdock (John). Sixteen grandchildren and twenty-seven great-grandchildren. Also surviving, her sister Merle Scott (Wesley), brother Junius Hansen, and sister-in-law Caryle Hansen. Mom is preceded in death by James and Ariel, her precious daughter KayLene, her parents and her twin brothers Keith and Kenneth.

Funeral services will be held Saturday April 29, 2017 at noon at the Hyrum North Stake Center 245 N. Apple Dr. (750E.) Hyrum, UT. Viewing will be held Friday April 28, 2017 from 6-8pm at Allen-Hall Mortuary 34 E. Center Street Logan, UT. Prior to Funeral Services from 10:30-11:30 at the Stake Center on Saturday.

The family would like to thank the many wonderful doctors and nurses that loved and took care of mom. Thanks to the Hyrum 7th ward for the many acts of kindness and service. A special thanks for our Lori for being mom’s constant companion for the last nine years. Funeral and services are under the direction of Allen-Hall Mortuary and condolences can be made to the family online at allenmortuaries.net.