David Johnson

David Vell Johnson passed away August 25, 2026 at the age of 77.

He was born in Orem, Utah and grew up in Salt Lake City. He graduated from Skyline High School. After graduation, he tried college, but with a low draft number, he joined the Army. After basic training, he was sent to Vietnam. As he moved up in the ranks, he ended up flying helicopters where he delivered supplies. After 4 years in Vietnam, he returned home as a 1st Lieutenant. He went back to school at the University of Utah and graduated as a Master Electrician. He did training classes for recertification for electronics.

He loved magic and did a lot of magic shows. “Magic Johnson” proposed to his wife while doing a show for her kindergarten classes. He was a member of the LDS Church and loved learning about Christ.

David is survived by his wife Carolyn Johnson, daughters Michelle Samples and Karen Johnson, son Gordon Johnson, stepsons Stephen Ward, David Ward, and Danny Ward, stepdaughters Cindy Black and Lori Ward, 12 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren, sisters Adria Martenez, Linda Hanson, Leola Bogan, and Robin Prows, and brother Loren Shane Stoddard.

Thank you to Monument Health Care – Millcreek for the wonderful care you gave Dave. It is much appreciated.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 11:00 am at the Country Crossing 3rd Ward, 11173 S. Copper Point Way, South Jordan, Utah. Viewings will be held on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway, South Jordan, Utah and at the church on Thursday from 10:00 – 10:45 am prior to the service. Interment at Utah Veterans Memorial Park.