Barry Lin Johnson 1947 - 2013 Idaho

Barry Lin Johnson
BIRTH
24 Mar 1947
Logan, Cache County, Utah, USA
DEATH
23 Sep 2013 (aged 66)
Idaho Falls, Bonneville County, Idaho, USA
BURIAL
Ririe Shelton Cemetery
Bonneville County, Idaho, USA
MEMORIAL ID
117529023 · View Source
MEMORIAL
PHOTOS 4
FLOWERS 5
Barry Lin Johnson, 66, of Idaho Falls, passed away at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, early Monday, September 23, 2013, surrounded by his family.

He was born March 24, 1947 in Logan, Utah, to Lin Holmes Johnson and Madge Carol Jenson Johnson.

He graduated from Bonneville High School where he played basketball all three years for the Bonneville Bees. He attended Ricks College and graduated with his Associate's degree from Utah Technical College in Provo, UT.

He married Darla Young on August 21, 1970 in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. Together they raised their family of seven children. Barry was a farmer, working along side his father Lin and brother Travis for many years. As his sons grew up they worked on the farm with their dad and grandfather.

He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was called to serve a mission to Manitoba Minnesota/ North Central States Mission as a young man. In his later years he served in a Bishopric and on the Stake High Council.

Barry enjoyed watching Utah Jazz and BYU Games. He especially enjoyed his sons sporting events and spending time with his family and grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Darla, of Idaho Falls, ID;
Son, Barry (Merilee) Johnson of Kingsville, TX;
Son Greg (Heather) Johnson of Idaho Falls, ID;
Daughter Sharolee (David) Kent of Ucon, ID;
Son, Cory (Suzi) Johnson of Surprise, AZ;
Son, Eric (Julie) Johnson of Idaho Falls, ID;
Son, Rod (Janeen) Johnson of Kearns, Utah;
Son, Ryan (Ashley) Johnson of Idaho Falls, ID;
Sister, Robin (Wm) Haack of Ucon, ID;
Brother, Drew (Trudy) Johnson of Idaho Falls, ID;
Brother, Travis (Kathy) Johnson of Idaho Falls, ID;
Brother, Todd (Tammi) Johnson of Idaho Falls ,ID;
24 Grandchildren

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Brad Johnson

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 30, 2013 at the Idaho Falls Kearney First Ward (1860 Kearney), with Bishop Greg Johnson officiating. The family will visit with friends from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sunday, September 29 at Wood Funeral Home East Side (963 S. Ammon Rd.)and from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in the Ririe-Shelton Cemetery.

Family Members
Parents

Lin Holmes Johnson
1921–2006


Madge Carol Jenson Johnson
1923–1983

Siblings

Bradley Rand Johnson
1950–2005