Marna Peterson Johnson

Providence, Utah: Marna Marie Peterson Johnson, our
beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother and
cherished and adored wife to J. Darold Johnson left
this mortal existence peacefully Saturday, February
25, 2006 at home surrounded by her loving family and
devoted husband.
She passed following an exemplary, long-ending and
courageous battle with Parkinson’s and arthritis.
She entered this world on January 21, 1921 in Logan,
Utah as the first of three children born to Anthon
(Tony) Peterson and Marie Taylor (Lehi) Peterson.
Marna loved learning and attending schools in Logan.
She graduated from Logan High and went on to attend
and graduate from Utah State Agriculture College in
1940. She graduated with a teaching certificate and
B.S. in Home Economics fro the College of Family Life.
Marna was a member of the service oriented Chi Omega
Sorority. She learned persistence and to work hard at
her family’s Peterson Shoe Store on Main street during
the depression.
It was at U.S.A.C. that she met the love of her life
and her eternal companion, J. Darold Johnson.
They were married in the Logan Temple on May 17, 1943
one day previous to the newly wed groom entering the
military Naval service in WWII. Darold served as a
medic.
Marna spoke precisely and articulated flowing
thoughts exactly - leaving little doubt how she
treasured the gospel of Jesus Christ and cherished,
always nurturing, her testimony of the restored
gospel.
She faithfully served many callings in Relief
Society, Primary and Young Women’s. The calling she
dearly prized above all others was as a mother and
wife, and ‘Elect Lady’, a true Daughter of God as she
ceaselessly and lovingly supported her husband in his
many callings and church responsibilities.
Together they raised four children: Paul Darold
(Jeri) Johnson, St. George, Utah; Anthon (Rosemarie)
Johnson, Pleasant View, Utah; Craig Richard Johnson
(deceased as a young man) and Marcia (Rex) Hendricks,
Providence, Utah.
Marna unwaveringly taught her children the
ever-present power and strength gained through
personal prayer and strict self-discipline in all
pursuits worthy of attaining for the well being of the
family. She personified charity, service and later
long-suffering.
Marna always encouraged appreciation and the joy of
great music, art and literature and its uplifting,
spiritual influence for good.
Mother and Father enjoyed sharing the beauties of
Heavenly Father’s creations and the tremendous joy of
family, service and sharing the truths of the Gospel
with their children and others.
Marna was preceded in death by her parents, sister
Carol, and young son Craig.
She is survived by her brother Gordon (Joan)
Peterson; by her tender and caring husband, J. Darold
Johnson; three children; twelve grandchildren and
their spouses and fifteen great grandchildren and
special loved ones Bob and Kathleen Eliason and
family.
We would like to thank the IHC Hospice and all
nursing staff for their dedicated and tender care. We
would also thank Dr. Salisbury and staff for their
generous and kind care.
A viewing will be on Thursday, March 2, 2006 from 6-8
p.m. at the Allen-Cranney Mortuary, 420 East 1800
North, North Logan.
Funeral services are under the direction of Bishop
Olson, Providence 4th Ward and will be held at 1:00
p.m. on Friday, March 3, 2006 at the Chapel, 155 North
100 East, Providence with another viewing from
11:30-12:30 prior to services.
Good-bye sweetheart. This world has lost a cherished,
gentle light. Until we meet again.
Condolences may be sent to the family and register book signed at www.allenmortuaries.net