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Mary Janet Johnson

Provo, Utah

April 17, 1932 - July 14, 2020

Apr 17, 1932 - Jul 14, 2020

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Amy Bloom

I loved my Aunt Mary! As a young child when we would go visit Grandma and Grandpa Robinson, we would always look forward to getting to also see Aunt Mary! We would so look forward to walking over to go swim in her pool!! :) She always encouraged me with my musical endeavors and her smile and hugs always made me feel so loved. She loved unconditionally. About a year ago, my family took a quick weekend trip to Utah, and we were able to stop by to say hi to Aunt Mary. She asked my son Caleb to play for her. He played Fur Elise on the piano for her. It was a special experience for me as she sat there with her eyes closed listening and I just felt so grateful for the powerful love of music she and my Grandma Helen passed down to me that I could pass down to him. We love you Aunt Mary. Sending our love and condolences.

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Cherie Hansen

Our family loved Mary. She reached out to us when my children were young. She encouraged them in their musical endeavors. She always made us feel loved and needed. Our son, Jacob, was her home teacher for a few years. He has fond memories of those times, and they have always had a special bond. I feel so bad that we have not been able to see her for so long because of the pandemic. We will miss her cheerful greetings!

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Lisa Schiffman

Mary was the sweetest woman! She always welcomed me at church and had a beautiful smile. She loved music and enouraged my children and me in our efforts to become better musicians. She was always complimentary and made me feel loved and accepted, with no judgment attached.
One fond memory I have of her was when she got hearing aids. She was so grateful and happy and humbled to be able to hear the lessons in Sunday School and Relief Society clearly. She exclaimed with enthusiasm in front of the whole class, "I can hear!"
I will miss the light that she added to any place where she was.

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Erin Petrizzo

My memories of Aunt Mary stretch back into my childhood as far as I can remember. She and my mom were both sisters in law and very good friends. I'm so thankful for the precious memories I have of her and the times our families got together. Through all those growing up years I always felt comfortable with her because she had a way of letting you know that she loved and accepted you.

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1978, hike up to Timpanogus cave

Mary, Kathryne, LeRoy & Erin Johnson

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Janette Rallison

Aunt Mary was always so cheerful and giving. She had a gift for seeing the humor in things and could always tell a funny story. I'll always remember how she let me have my wedding reception at her house. While I lived in Provo, she also invited my husband and me over to watch General Conference with her.

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Lisa Frampton

I loved Mary!
She loved without judgment and was cheerful no matter what.
I loved seeing her optimistic self and smile at church each week that she could come, which was often!
What an accomplished musician! I am also a musician and we enjoyed talking about music and instruments pretty much every time we spoke.
She had offered to teach one of my daughters the cello and all of my children the piano.
I wish we could've worked out the lessons.
I'll miss seeing her in church and forever remember how inviting and fun she was, especially since she was one of the first people to welcome me and my family onto the ward.
Thank you, Mary, for making me feel loved and wanted at church! 💗

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CHERILL GILBERT

Mary Janet Sorenson Johnson Died July 14, 2020 Wife of Robert L. Johnson
Daughter of Conrad and Ruth Sorensen

Mary Janet was about one year older than myself. We became acquainted when I moved into Douglas Ward in Salt Lake City. I stared dating Bill Johnson and she had been friendly with Bill’s brother Robert Johnson. I got married first and she got married soon after.
She was such a good Aunt to our children and would bring them presents and play with them. She was a fun person to around and willing to help wherever she could. If you needed a place to stay, wanted to have a party, or just needed a friend to talk to, she was there and 100%. She could cook a dinner magnificent!
Mary Janet had poor eyesight as a child. I’m not sure of the circumstances and all of the details but I know that it was corrected to a great extend later on in her life but she continued to wear glasses. Sometimes when a person’s senses are lost or damaged, another sense is magnified to compensate for the loss. In Mary’s case with poor sight, her hearing was perfect, pitch or note. Her touch, feeling, phrasing and interpretation was right on, a very talented musician. She and her sister Helen, played together. Mary Janet played the cello and Helen played the violin. They also played in the Utah Symphony. Mary loved music, all kinds. I went a couple of times with her. She offered family and friends tickets to go with her and it was a treat to go.
It was very hard for the family when Bob died. They were living in California and had to sell their home, buy a home and move to Provo. She found a house close to Helen and family in the surrounding area. Mary Janet’s concern for her children to be close to the LDS church and get an education, was her goal. She was willing to do anything for her family that she loved so much.
She and Helen were very close to each other. I think it was Mary Janet’s plan, in moving to Provo, Utah to have Helen’s husband, Don Robinson, be a father mentor for the children.
Mary was a very good pianist and later started teaching piano lessons. She taught many students and did so to provide an extra income but her tender heart, love and concern for people prevented her from charging a rated suitable for the lesson received. She brought the gift of music into the lives of many who otherwise would not have learned to play the piano. To me this was her way of serving and trying to make the world a better place with music as her forte. We need good music to help us, calm us, inspire us and teach us.
She liked to travel and I think Katheryn took some trips with her. They had a Volkswagen Van that she later got a small car that she could just zip around with. It didn’t take much encouragement for her to take off on a trip. Jeanne was one of the lucky ones to be visited.
She loved her children dearly and wanted to be the best mother that she could. It was very hard on her when Kent died, she loved him and her grandson. Being a widow with three teen aged children, and moving back to Utah challenged her.
Family get togethers at Mary’s, enjoying her swimming pool was great fun for many years. Mary Janet was a great cook and provided enticing food dishes. She was always anxious to hear about family and how everyone was doing. She helped Roy gather a family history of Bob’s father and grandfather. She was full of energy and enthusiasm. So pleasant to be around.
When she got breast cancer, she handled it like a trouper, taking the least amount of cancer treatment as possible with very little complaining. Then a stroke a few years later gave her trouble speaking and getting around. She continued to teach and appreciated Roy and Kathryn and Jeanne who help her manage things financially. Family, friends and Ward members came to her rescue and helped her through the lonely years by herself. She loved her children and grandchildren so very much. They brought her great joy and she would do anything in her power for them. She was persevering, loving, without guile, humble, kind, truthful and faithful in her religion. She had three children Kent, Paul, and Koryn and has 6 grandchildren.
(written by Cherill H. J. Gilbert- sister-inlaw}

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Samuel Fletcher

Condolences from the Fletcher family. Mary was a wonderful friend to my mom, Leone Fletcher. They loved going to Kneaders for lunch together. Mary visited my mom so many times to lend comfort in the hospital, nursing home, or wherever. She is a true disciple of the Savior.

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Elizabeth Pearce

Mary was great friends with my grandmother, Leone Fletcher. I remember grandma talking about her all the time. Then when I moved in the ward I got to love Mary myself. I loved sitting beside her in Sunday School and relief society, and loved getting her birthday phone calls. I know my cousins also took piano lessons from her and remembered her fondly. What a wonderful woman. I will miss her.

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Sylvia C. Kearney

We are saddened by Mary’s passing and send our sincere Sympathies. May her family know that we believe Mary is in a better place, resting in Heavenly Father’s arms.

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Sarah Robinson

1937, Chicago, IL, USA

Mary, Helen, and their mother Eliza West Sorensen + ?someone else

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Mary and Helen's mother was Eliza Ruth Sorensen. I never heard Aunt Ruth referred as Eliza! That was interesting... Read more Mary and Helen's mother was Eliza Ruth Sorensen. I never heard Aunt Ruth referred as Eliza! That was interesting to me. Mary... Read more Mary and Helen's mother was Eliza Ruth Sorensen. I... Read more

Sarah Robinson

New York, USA

Mary, Helen, and their father Conrad Sorensen

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Sarah Robinson

Actually this is probably at Lincoln Park in Chicago where their dad taught them to row. Actually this is probably at Lincoln Park in Chicago where their dad taught them to row. Actually this is probably at Lincoln Park in Chicago... Read more

Sarah Robinson

1932

Mary and older sister Helen

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Sarah Robinson

I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Aunt Mary. I have great memories of visiting with her, swimming ... Read more I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Aunt Mary. I have great memories of visiting with her, swimming with our kids in her ... Read more I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Aunt Mary.... Read more

Lynae Ellgen

1964, 717 Elizabeth Street, Salt Lake City

Conrad & Ruth Sorensen family

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Lynae Ellgen

Mary with her mother, father, husband, baby Linda, sister, brother-in-law and nieces & nephews. Mary with her mother, father, husband, baby Linda, sister, brother-in-law and nieces & nephews. Mary with her mother, father, husband, baby Linda, ... Read more

Marilyn Jolley

I think this picture is from 1964 since Lynae looks than 1 year old. I think Mary is holding a girl named... Read more I think this picture is from 1964 since Lynae looks than 1 year old. I think Mary is holding a girl named Linda. Bob and Mary ... Read more I think this picture is from 1964 since Lynae looks... Read more

Lynae Ellgen

Thank you for the correction Marilyn. I had forgotten about the attempted adoption. Thank you for the correction Marilyn. I had forgotten about the attempted adoption. Thank you for the correction Marilyn. I had forgotten... Read more

Lynae Ellgen

Helen & Don; Mary & Bob

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Lynae Ellgen

Two sisters who loved and supported each other throughout their lives. Two sisters who loved and supported each other throughout their lives. Two sisters who loved and supported each other throughout... Read more

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