Tremonton - Dean Brent Johnsen, 64, passed away at the Bear River Valley Hospital on January 18, 2004. He was born on June 16, 1939 in Bear River City the son of Vernon LeRoy and Wanda Jensen Johnsen. He married Marcia Ann Stohl on February 11, 1960 in the Logan LDS Temple. He graduated from Box Elder High School in 1957. He earned a Master's Degree in Math from USU. He taught at Bear River High School for 35 years and also taught at the USU Brigham Extension.
He was a faithful member of the LDS church and served in many callings including: High Councilman, Bishop, Stake President Counselor and many years with the Young Men and Scouting Program. At the time of his death, he was Varsity Scout Coach in the Tremonton 6th Ward. His scouting awards consist of District Award of Merit and the Silver Beaver Award. He enjoyed farming with his Dad in Bear River City and lived in Tremonton all of his married life. He had a beautiful singing voice and was asked to sing at many functions. He also enjoyed singing in many quartets.
Surviving are his wife, his mother, his daughter, Teriann Tom Hanks of Bear River City, his son Travis Dean Johnsen of Clinton, his son-in-law, John Shelisa Loertscher, nine grandchildren, Tawni Hanks Serving in Georgia Atlanta North Mission Tangi Coby Reese, Spencer and Skye Hanks, Quincy, Alex, Collin, Rhyse, and Grace Loertscher. Also surviving are his two brothers, J. Roger LaRae Johnsen of Ogden and V. Lloyd Faye Johnsen of Oak Harbor, WA.
He was preceded in death by his father and two daughters, Teresa Loertscher and Tamette Johnsen.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2004 at the Tremonton 6th Ward church located at 660 North 300 East, Tremonton. Friends and family may call on Wednesday, January 21, 2004 from 6-8 p.m. at Rogers and Taylor Funeral Home located at 111 North 100 East, Tremonton and also on Thursday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to the funeral at the church.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the General Missionary fund of the LDS church.
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