Larry Lee Johnson

Larry Lee Johnson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Larry was born on May 2, 1938, in Kearney, Nebraska, to Hubert LeRoy Johnson and Mary Armstrong. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1956 and, shortly thereafter, answered the call to serve his country, enlisting in the United States Navy on June 6, 1956. Over the next two decades, Larry proudly served his nation, living and working across the United States and abroad in Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines, Hong Kong, and Okinawa. After 20 years of faithful military service, he retired from the United States Navy on July 1, 1975.

Although Larry served courageously and honorably, when asked what his greatest accomplishment was, his answer was always simple and sincere: marrying his wife. Larry met the love of his life, Pauline Thompson, in 1959 while home on leave from the Navy and they went on a few dates. A year later, he returned and asked her on another date. Just one weekend later, they were married on May 21, 1960, in Elko, Nevada. Their marriage was later sealed for eternity in the Logan Temple on January 15, 1964. Together, Larry and Pauline built a life rooted in love, faith, and devotion to family. Always sealing their love with a double kiss.

They were blessed with four children—Shelley, Tonya, Butch, and Maurine. After Larry’s retirement from the Navy, they spent 3 years in Durango, CO before ultimately settling in Logan, Utah, where they raised their children and made a home filled with service and hospitality. Larry worked tirelessly as an electrician for Utah State University for 11 years and then as an electrician and handyman for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and took on countless side jobs, always willing to lend his skills wherever they were needed. He retired from The Church in October 2002, but after just a few days at home, Pauline insisted he "get a job". He continued his side electrical work, delivered for Bell Photography and drove cars for local dealerships.

Larry served faithfully in many church callings throughout his life, including several bishoprics, most notably as a member of the bishopric of a Utah State University student ward, and branch president in Alice, Texas. He was a gentle, kind man (unless you disagreed with him on where to put a light switch), known for dropping everything to help family, neighbors, and anyone in need. If someone needed a place to eat, gather, or celebrate the holidays, there was always room at Larry and Pauline’s table.

Larry and Pauline moved to South Ogden, UT in 2002 to be closer to their kids and grandkids. They made many lasting friendships before moving to Layton, Utah just over a year ago.

Larry had a simple sense of humor and an unforgettable answer to a common question. If you ever asked him how he was doing, he would smile and reply, “Fat, dumb, and happy.” He enjoyed simple pleasures, like a good meal, that was always followed by dessert, dipping graham crackers in milk, a motorcycle ride around the block with his grandkids, puzzling, and impatiently playing Kings in the Corners.

Above all else, Larry loved his family. He was the proud father of four children, grandfather to nine grandchildren, and great-grandfather to twelve great-grandchildren. He rarely missed a birthday, wedding, school event, or church milestone, always offering his quiet support and steady presence. His family was his greatest joy.

We feel incredibly blessed to have shared so many cherished moments with our husband, dad, grandpa, and friend. Larry’s life was one of faithful service, deep love, and quiet goodness—and his legacy will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him

Larry is proceeded in death by his mother and stepfather, Adam Scheideman, Father and Stepmother, Lucille, daughter Shelley Pope, granddaughter, Angel Jaramillo and great granddaughter Tyler Campos.

Larry is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Pauline Johnson; his children, Tonya Campos (Jeff), Butch Johnson (Ranell) and Maurine Jaramillo; nine grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren.

The funeral service will be held Saturday February 28, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Lindquist’s Layton Mortuary, 1867 N. Fairfield Rd., Layton, Utah. Family and friends may visit Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. at the mortuary prior to the service.

Interment will follow at Lindquist’s Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch, 1718 Combe Road, South Ogden, Utah.

Friends and family are invited to attend and celebrate a life well lived.

The funeral service will be live streamed and may be viewed by scrolling to the bottom of Larry’s obituary page at www.lindquistmortuary.com