Harley David Johnson

December 3, 1937 - December 11, 2017

The beloved Harley David Johnson, 80, left his body and entered the presence of Christ Jesus the Savior on December 11, 2017, at his home in West Jordan, Utah. He was born son of David Wesley and Julia Irene (McManus) Johnson December 3, 1937, near Craig, Colorado, at the home of Addie Mortons. He was preceded in death by younger sisters Esther and Dolores, and survived by his loving wife Nancy Anne (Moore), to whom he was married for 57 years, and five children: Daniel (Gweneth) Johnson of Craig, Colorado, Anna (David) Schaaf of Winnemucca, Nevada, Joy (Matt) Gunter of West Valley City, Utah, Martha (Chris) Best of Pinedale, Wyoming, and David (Melissa) Johnson of Travelers Rest, South Carolina. His grandchildren are Esther, Luke, Levi, Jed, Caleb, Ben, Sam, Leanna, John, James, Peter, Amber, Janelle, Aaron, Wyatt, Isaac, Owen, Nancy, Elizabeth, Katharina, Olivia, Carlena, Hudson, Julianna, Maggie, Grace, Emma, and 21 great grandchildren, so far.... After sawmilling and logging in his youth, he submitted to God's call to the ministry of the Gospel and pastored two churches, being at Jordan Valley Baptist Church in West Jordan, Utah, for over 40 years. Beside his passion for Bible study and loving his family, he enjoyed big game hunting and fishing. He also was a ham radio and Model A Ford enthusiast. His funeral will be held at Midvalley Bible Church, 13985 S 2700 W, Bluffdale, Utah 84020, on Thursday December 14, 2017, at 1:30 pm. He will be interred at Johnson Meadows north of Craig, Colorado, on December 15, 2017. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Camp UTIBACA (Utah Independent Camping, a Christian youth camp) care of Northwest Baptist Missions. Checks can be made out to NBM and designate “for Camp UTIBACA in memory of Harley Johnson”. Mail to: Northwest Baptist Missions, PO Box 548, Tooele, UT 84074 Or at website: http://www.nbmwest.org/your-role.html Specify purpose in the List Missionary or Project field.