JOHNSON, Carl Dennis (Denny)

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ 03/27/2015 Carl Dennis Johnson, 74, resident of Orem, Utah, died Saturday, March 21, 2015, with his loving wife and children by his side. He was born July 26, 1940, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Carl Wilhelm and Hattie Mildred Johnson. Carl attended college at Drake University and then joined the U.S. Army and served in the Vietnam War. Denny provided many years of 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, Ill., 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; four sons, Greg, Morgan, Stuart and Dustin; two daughters, Kristen and Lara; and 21 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, sister and brother. Funeral services were held March 26 at the Hillcrest Chapel at 1035 S. 800 E., Orem, Utah, with a viewing March 25, at Sundberg Mortuary in Orem, Utah, and again March 26, prior to services at the Hillcrest Chapel. Interment was at the Timpanogos Memorial Gardens, Orem, Utah. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.SundbergOlpinMortuary.com