Mary Cecil Barrus Johnson
Posted By tatemortuary on September 10, 2010
Mary Cecil Barrus Johnson, born on Nov. 7, 1921, passed away on Sept. 5, 2010 of causes incident to age. Beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Mary Cecil’s quick wit and fearless personality will be missed by everyone who knew her. Although small in stature, Mary’s capacity for love and enthusiasm for life were enormous. She was married to the love of her life, Dr. Wallace Johnson on Sept. 6, 1946. The two settled in Tooele where they started a family and contributed greatly to the local community their entire lives. Mary was dedicated to her membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and passed on her passion for learning and life to all five of her children, all of whom served honorable missions for the church.
Mary was a beautiful person, inside and out. She was fashionable and had exquisite taste. As youngsters, her grandchildren loved to play dress up and found great novelty in their grandmother’s collection of clothing and jewelry. Mary was especially attentive to her grandchildren and loved to spoil them. She lived life to its fullest in so many ways. She and her sweetheart Wally had the opportunity to travel to China, Russia, and elsewhere in Europe. Although her life was rich with fascinating and rare experiences, it was evident that her greatest achievement and source of joy was her family.
Mary is survived by her children Wallace (Cindy), Scott (Valerie), Kevin (Melinda), Cheryl (Arthur), and Roger (Patti), as well as 28 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren, and by her sister Margene Kirk. She is preceded in death by her dear husband Dr. Wallace Johnson, her sister Virginia Johnson Kimball, her brother Dean Barrus who was killed in World War II, as well as her parents Orlando Tolman Barrus and Mary Cecil Adams Barrus. While we will miss our dear Mary Cecil, we are grateful that she has the opportunity to reunite with her friends and family that left this world before her. As family members, we are especially grateful for the Plan of Salvation and the sealing power of the temple that allows our dear mother and grandmother to now live with her loving companion for time and all eternity. Services will be this Saturday, Sept. 11 at 11 a.m. at the LDS Chapel at 114 South 400 West in Orem, Utah, with viewing prior to the service from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. A graveside service will be held at the Tooele Cemetery at approximately 2:30 p.m. that day. An informal remembrance will be held following the graveside service at the Tooele Utah South Stake 1025 Southwest Drive (910 South 750 West). All are invited to come and share your memories of Mary Cecil.
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