Barry Johnson

Click Here To View Memorial Video Barry Lin Johnson, 66, of Idaho Falls, passed away at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, early Monday, September 23, 2013 surrounded by his family. He was born March 24, 1947, in Logan, Utah, to Lin Holmes Johnson and Madge Carol Jenson Johnson. He graduated from Bonneville High School, where he played basketball all three years for the Bonneville Bees. He attended Ricks College and graduated with his Associate’s degree from Utah Technical College in Provo, Utah. On August 21, 1970, he married Darla Young in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. Together they raised their family of seven children. Barry was a farmer, working alongside his father Lin and brother Travis for many years. As his sons grew up they worked on the farm with their dad and grandfather. Barry was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was called to serve a mission to Manitoba, Minnesota / North Central States Mission as a young man. In his later years, he served in a Bishopric and on the Stake High Council. Barry enjoyed watching Utah Jazz and BYU Games. He especially enjoyed his sons sporting events and spending time with his family and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Darla of Idaho Falls, ID; Son, Barry (Merilee) Johnson of Kingsville, TX; Son, Greg (Heather) Johnson of Idaho Falls, ID; Daughter, Sharolee (David) Kent of Ucon, ID; Son, Cory (Suzi) Johnson of Surprise, AZ; Son, Eric (Julie) Johnson of Idaho Falls, ID; Son, Rod (Janeen) Johnson of Kearns, Utah; Son, Ryan (Ashley) Johnson of Idaho Falls, ID; Sister, Robin (Wm) Haack of Ucon, ID; Brother, Drew (Trudy) Johnson of Idaho Falls, ID; Brother, Travis (Kathy) Johnson of Idaho Falls, ID; Brother, Todd (Tammi) Johnson of Idaho Falls ,ID; 24 Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Brad Johnson. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 30, 2013, at the Idaho Falls LDS Kearney First Ward, 1860 Kearney, with Bishop Greg Johnson officiating. The family will visit with friends from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sunday at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road, and from 10:00-10:45 a.m. Monday prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in the Ririe-Shelton Cemetery.

Funeral Services - Monday

11:00 a.m. ,Monday, September 30, 2013 Idaho Falls LDS Kearney 1st Ward 1860 Kearney Street Idaho Falls, ID 83401 Notes: The family will visit with friends Sunday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Wood East Side (963 S. Ammon) and Monday 10-10:45 a.m. prior at the church. Burial in Ririe-Shelton Cemetery