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Glen Ferris Johnson, 79, passed away in his sleep on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, in Chandler. He was born Nov. 15, 1939. He was one of 10 children born to Anthony and Willa Mae Johnson in Lakeside, Ariz.
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Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21. Prior to the service all are welcome to a viewing at 9:15 a.m., at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located at 7791 Woodruff Road in Woodruff.
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Glen began his early career in Holbrook working as the junior high school shop teacher. He then taught industrial trades at Aravaipa Junior College in Aravaipa and served as department chair of vocational faculty until he retired.
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Glen graduated from Arizona State University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. He earned a Master’s Degree from Northern Arizona University in Industrial Arts minoring in Vocational Education and Building Trades.
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He enjoyed furniture making, home remodels and also designed and built many homes including his home in Woodruff. Visiting with family, friends and neighbors was Glen’s favorite pastime. He was a happy and fun person to be around.
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Glen and Brenda raised their family in Oracle. As a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Glen enjoyed serving with the youth, scouting programs, and as a bishop for six years in San Manuel. He derived a lot of joy and fulfillment in service to others. Glen leaves a legacy of love, service and charity.
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Glen is survived by his children, Hope and Mark Mackelprang, Marsha and Brian Taylor, Mark Johnson and Liz Tucker, Steven Johnson, Kenny and Jennifer Johnson, Michael and Lana Johnson, and Janelle and Lou Scichilone; 16 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and his siblings, Venla Lilly, Leslie Johnson, Louise McCleve and Dee Johnson.
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He was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Gardner Johnson; his parents, Anthony and Willa Mae Johnson; and siblings, Janice Bowler, Leola Mendell, Fern Baldwin, June Goodman and Pat Fawcett.
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Owens Livingston Mortuary of Holbrook handled the arrangements.
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