Larry Johnson

Larry Dallas Johnson was born in Albion, Idaho, on August 30, 1939, to Lawrence Dallas Johnson and Florence Emma Lloyd.  He died on
November 15, 2013 at his home in Randolph, Utah, after a three year battle with cancer.

Larry spent his childhood on Manhead Ranch in Randolph, where he gained his love of farming.  He graduated from South Rich High School in
1957, and that fall he enrolled at the University of Utah where he played in the marching band.

From November 1959 to November 1961, Larry served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the Eastern States Mission.
He also served in the U.S. Army from 1963 to 1964.  Larry married Nola Stoddard in the Logan Temple on October 8, 1965, and they are the parents
of seven children.

Larry spent countless hours helping in the community.  He was a member of the Randolph Lions Club for over 35 years and was a founding  member of
the Rich High Booster Club.  Larry loved sports and supporting the youth of Rich county.  in 1999 the Utah High School Activities Association presented
him with the Super Fan of the Year Award.

Larry was involved with the Boy Scouts of America for 62 years.  He served as Scoutmaster for 22 years and received numerous awards, including the
Silver Beaver Award.  He served for 25 years with the Utah Association of Conversation Districts, with eight of those years as Vice President and President.

Service in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints was always important to Larry.  He served in several positions in the Kemmerer Wyoming Stake, as
well as Bishop of The Randolph 2nd Ward for five years.

Larry is survived by his wife, Nola, his children,  Nolan (Melissa), Texie, Heath (Connie), Tricia (Mark), Alyson (Jeremy), and Risa (Cory); 19 grandchildren, and
4 great grandchildren.  He is also survived by his siblings, Gail, Beth, Bob, Margaret, Ralph, and Kate, along with many nieces and nephews.  He is preceded
in death by his parents, his son, Lance, and his granddaughter, Ella Mae.

Larry's life was a story of love: love of family, love of farming, love of sports, and love of the gospel of Jesus Christ.  His legacy will not soon be forgotten.

Memorial donations may be made to the Rich County Booster Club, or to the Trapper Trails Council of The Boy Scouts of America.

Viewing will be held on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the Randolph L.D.S. Chapel, and again on Wednesday from 10:00 A.M.
until 1:00 P.M.  Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at 1:30 P.M. at the Randolph L.D.S. Chapel.  Interment with Military Honors
will be conducted at the Randolph Cemetery, Randolph, UT.



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