Cory Cramer Johnson

Cory Cramer Johnson, 34 left his earthly home Saturday, Aug. 28 of complications resulting from back surgery. Born Oct. 18, 1975 in Burley Idaho to proud parents Jack and Debbie Campbell Johnson
His early years were busy, as he accompanied his grandpa Wendell on numerous adventures hunting, fishing, and whatever else they could find to do together. Cory loved sports and those around him were astounded by his ability to follow the basketball action up and down the court as early as 11 months. At the age of a 1 ½ he was able to dribble his red, white, and bluen basketball behind his back and under his legs. He & his cousin Ryan loved to go to grandpa’s sports store The Wagon Wheel and take all the sports socks off the racks and then go and pull all the baseballs and basketballs off the shelves, until grandpa finally hung up a full size basketball hoop on the end of a rack. His grandfather loved him dearly. Cory loved his brother and sister, though he believed his role as older brother came with the job description of “teaser extraordinaire. He had a quick mind and sharp wit.
He always retained his love of all sports, but reserved a special place in his heart for baseball, and especially his beloved Dodgers. Like all good Dodger fans, he hated the Giants and Yankees, but accepted their devotion. What he could not condone was “bandwagoners”, who became fans only of teams that were winning. That trait carried through all his beliefs. He believed in doing a job right, with no excuses, and was fiercely a defender of all he believed. He played baseball as a Lefty pitcher at Logan High School and College of Eastern Utah, where he was always the ultimate team player. Though he was a fountain of personal statistics of the games he loved, he could care less about his own statistics or recognition. His focus was on the team and his own contribution to its success. While at CEU he became interested in athletic training, and completed his degree in Athletic Training at Southern Utah University in 2000. Though he had opportunities to play baseball at SUU, he hung up his cleats to pursue his passion in Athletic Training/Sports Medicine for the SUU teams, at which he excelled. Though approached by several Major League baseball teams to practice in the minor leagues, fate intervened and to his regret, he was never able to practice his selected vocation.
He married his sweetheart, Trisha Kofoed on March 10th, 2001 in the Logan Temple. He was additionally blessed with his son, Ryker Rawlings (as on a baseball), and Jenna Raquel, his princess, to whom he was utterly devoted. It was virtually impossible to talk with Cory without him telling of their latest exploits. He was a devoted, loving parent, justifiably proud of his most important assets.
Cory was an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He had a testimony of God’s eternal plan.
Cory is survived by his wife, Trisha (Kofoed)Johnson, his son, Ryker Rawlings (6), and daughter, Jenna Raquel (2), of Nibley, UT; his mother and father, Jack & Debbie Johnson, his brother, Mason all of Nibley, and sister, Audrey Bandley (Phil), of Mona UT, 4 nephews, Spencer, Aaron and Benjamin Bandley, and Simon Johnson; his sweetheart grandmother, Leora Hurst Johnson of Burley/Springdale Idaho and numerous Campbell and Johnson aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Wendell Odell Campbell, and H. Fredrick Johnson, and by his grandmother, Janet Juanita Campbell.
A Viewing will be held Thursday, Sept. 2 at Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 E. Center, in Logan, UT from 6 pm to 8 pm.
Funeral Services will be Friday, Sept. 3 at 12:00 with a viewing from 10:30 am-11:40 at the LDS Chapel on 2825 S. 10th W. in Nibley Ut. Interment will be at the Millville/Nibley Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenmortuaries.net .

We would like to thank all the Doctors and Nurses that helped Cory. With special thanks to Dr. Robert Nash/Staff, Dr. Eric Hooley and Ben Stowers, you did your best. It is suggested that donations be made to the Cory Johnson Family Memorial fund at any Zion’s Bank in lieu of flowers.
Cory we love you, now go throw us a curve ball and finish the inning!