Our loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away on December 11, 2007 in Provo, Utah. He was born August 6, 1933 in Palmyra, Utah to Parley Heber and Hulda Kristine Anderson Johnson. He loved his family and his heritage and enjoyed his childhood years. He graduated from Spanish Fork High School and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and National Guard.



He married his eternal sweetheart, Hazel Shepherd, on September 15, 1952 in the Salt Lake Temple. They were blessed with three children who made his life complete. He loved to serve his family and devoted his life to making them happy. He retired after working 22 years as a warehouseman at the Utah State Hospital. A talented wood-worker, he enjoyed making things, especially birdhouses and selling them at craft shows. He has always been very service oriented and was constantly helping others. He was a friend to all and will be greatly missed.
A member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Robert served as a High Priest Group Leader, Ward Missionary Leader, and recently served as a greeter with his wife.



He is survived by his wife, Hazel; his children, Bobbie Linn Johnson, Indianola; Rodger Lee Johnson (Julie), Springville; Tracy Ann Taylor (Darin), Orem; 5 grandchildren, Destry Robert Young; Megan Ann Taylor; Travis D. Taylor; Ashley Johnson; Dylan Johnson; and 1 great granddaughter, Syceillea Lynn Young. He is also survived by his sisters, Nola; Arlene; and Annie. He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Eva; Beaulah; Elmer; Boyd; Max; Ivan; Kenneth; and Darlene.




Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, December 15, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at the Provo Pioneer 2nd Ward Chapel, 450 North 1200 West, Provo, Utah. Family and Friends may call on Friday, December 14, 2007 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Walker Mortuary, 187 South Main, Spanish Fork or on Saturday morning at the church from 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to services.
Interment will be in the Spanish Fork City Cemetery.
Published in the Daily Herald on 12/13/2007.