Evelyn West Johnson

Evelyn West Johnson, 87, of Smithfield, Utah, passed away June 1, 2006 at the Logan Regional Hospital while surrounded by many loving family members. Evelyn was born to Frank LeRoy West and Hannah Lillian Judd on December 20, 1918 in Morgan Utah. When Evelyn was three months old, her mother Lillian died from influenza. Evelyn was then taken care of by her Aunt Belle until her father married Martha Sparrow. She attended schools in Cache County and graduated from North Cache High. Evelyn married Lenard Earl Johnson on June 22, 1938. The marriage was later solemnized in the Logan Temple February 8, 1957. They became the proud parents of 6 sons and 5 daughters. The family lived in Avon, Utah from 1938 until 1951. They then moved to Smithfield where Evelyn lived until the time of her death. Evelyn was employed by Cache Valley Dairy for over 28 years. She made many dear, life-long friends during her employment at the dairy. She retired in 1990. Being very artistic, Evelyn developed her talent and skill with oil painting. All of her children and many of her grandchildren are blessed to have one or more of her paintings. These paintings will be treasured for many years to come. Evelyn also had many other gifts and talents, some of which were quilting, crocheting and making homemade bread and jam. Yet Evelyn?s greatest attribute was the love she shared with each child, grandchild and great-grandchild. These beautiful children were Evelyn?s greatest joy. For over 20 years Evelyn could be found on a Friday night serving in the Logan Temple. Along with her service in the temple, she faithfully fulfilled many other church callings. Evelyn always had a smile and kind word for everyone she met. She will be remembered with fondness and missed greatly by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by 10 children: LeRoy Wendy Johnson, Sandy; Yula Val Jessop, Collierville, Tennessee; Marjorie Leslie, Ontario, California; Brent Eileen Johnson, South Weber; Delmar Shelley Johnson, Sandy; Sharee Mather Neil Johnson, Lehi; Jolene Parkin, Smithfield; Gary Karen Johnson, Smithfield; Kent Johnson, Odgen; and Debbie Rex Kozlowski, Smithfield; and 50 grandchildren and 74 great-grandchildren.
Other survivors include; brother Leon Cheryl West; sister Ruth Douglas Gregory; sister-in-law Delone West; all of Smithfield; and sister Marie Corbridge, Preston, Idaho. She was preceded in death by husband, parents, stepmother, son, Thomas Charles, brothers, Eldon and Louis West; stepbrothers, Lloyd, Royal and Duane Sparrow, stepsister, Demoine Bosworth and Cora Hogan and son-in-law, Garth Mather . Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 10, at the LDS chapel at 179 N.100 East, Smithfield. Family and friends may visit Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 85 South Main, Smithfield and Saturday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 at the church prior to the services. Interment will be at the Smithfield City Cemetery. Condolences may be extended to the family online at www.nelsonfuneralhome.com .