Carl Chris Johnson

Carl Chris Johnson, 87, passed away in Ogden, Utah, on August 26, 2025.

He was born on May 29, 1938, in Ogden, Utah, to Frank Hoaken Johnson and Venna Elizabeth (Montgomery). Carl attended Mount Fort Junior High and Ben Lomond High School. He served in the U.S. Army at Fort Wainwright, Fairbanks, Alaska, from 1961 to 1963.

Carl worked with his parents and siblings in their greenhouse business before beginning his 35-year career with the U.S. Postal Service. He made many lifelong friendships with coworkers and with the people on his walking route on 27th and 28th Streets.

On July 15, 1972, he married Gloria (Barber) Mosher. With that union, Carl gained an instant family and lovingly helped raise Gloria’s three young children.

He enjoyed softball, bowling, golfing, riding motorcycles to Monte Cristo, plus hunting pheasant and deer. He loved classic cars and owned a couple of nice rides. Carl took his family on many memorable trips in their camper and boating at Lake Powell. He and Gloria were supportive of family and often attended the grandkids ’sports games, dance recitals, weddings, missionary farewells, and birthday parties. During those birthday celebrations, Carl was always eager to get to the cake and ice cream—oh, how he loved sweets! There were always treats at the grandparents’ house and many trips to Old Farm Market for ice cream and potato wedges. All work stopped when a game was on TV he loved cheering for all our state and local teams.

Carl and Gloria retired in their early 50s and enjoyed many adventures together: fishing at Flaming Gorge, snowmobiling in Yellowstone, camping in the desert while rockhounding and spending winters in St. George and Mesquite. Along with his brothers and Stan, Carl helped build a family cabin at Henry’s Lake, Idaho, a place filled with treasured memories of four-wheeler rides, exploring, hiking, fishing, river rafting, and evenings of cards and solitaire.

Carl sure loved his view of the mountains from his Mountain Green home. He truly appreciated all the help from his family grandkids, and kind neighbors. So many people gave extra care and time to Carl and Gloria: always looking out for them, taking care of their yard, helping with snow removal, and checking in on Carl when he was alone for many years. He also cherished his time with Mary Lynn and Sandey on lunch outings and many trips to Wendover and the Tee Pee.

One of his greatest joys was receiving a back scratch. He often paid the kids and grandkids for ten minutes of scratching. Gloria lovingly gave him countless back scratches over the years, which always made him so happy. He adored her and cared for her with great tenderness during her years of declining health.

Carl was quietly generous. He made countless donations to charities including Children’s Hospitals, cancer and Alzheimer’s research, as well as offerings to his LDS Church. He lived a thrifty and disciplined life, setting an example of saving, and planning for the future.

Carl is survived by his daughter, Lisa (Mike) Holmes; son-in-law, Jeff Johnson; daughter-in-law, Jennifer Mosher; eight grandchildren, Brittney, Lacy, Colten, Lindsey, Amber, Garett, Parker, and Alayna; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Lynn Donoviel; “bonus son” nephew, Stan (Sue) Stark; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

He was preceded in death by his wife; children, Brett Mosher and Cindy Johnson; parents; and siblings, Frank Johnson, Lamont Johnson, Richard Johnson, and Ann Stark.

The family expresses special thanks to Amada Senior Care for their companionship and home help assistance, Inspiration Hospice for their tender care, the kind staff at Hidden Valley Assisted Living, and Lindquist’s Ogden Mortuary.

Graveside services with military honors will be held Friday, October 3, 2025, at 11 a.m. at the Mountain Green Cemetery, 5378 Old Highway Road.

A luncheon will follow. If you plan to stay for the luncheon, please RSVP by text to one of the family.