Dale Johnson

Dale Johnson, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully on November 8, 2026, at the age of 78. He was born on January 2, 1948, in Brigham City, Utah, to Edith Thorne and John Wayne Johnson, who preceded him in death, along with his grandson, Bronson Dale Johnson.
Dale's life was marked by his unwavering dedication to his family, his faith, and his community. He leaves behind a loving family, including Barbara Johnson; his children, Ryan and Brianna Johnson, Meshia and Jed Heaton, Jared and Tiffany Johnson, and Mandee and Jeff Luke; and his grandchildren, Cloe and Gaston Pereira, Gavin Johnson, Anya and Cade Holman, Tykus and Allison Heaton, Jayc and Savanna Heaton, Braylee and Colten Urrutia, Kuy Heaton, Lydia and Kai Ward, Alyza Heaton, Rylie and J. Harrison Watson, Bode Johnson, Beck Johnson, Will and Abby Luke, Kaydree Luke, J Parker Luke, Chris Luke, Lily Luke, Logan Luke, Taggart Luke, and Evelyn Luke. His legacy continues through his great-grandchildren, Lucca, Luna, and Emery Pereira. Dale is also survived by his siblings, John Johnson, Janet and Robert Sanford, and Dawn and Rett Ferrell and many nieces and nephews.
Before serving a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in New York, he worked at Dick's Texaco. After returning home, he married Barbara Wheatley on April 23, 1971. They later divorced in December 2018. He worked at Safeway grocery store while attending Weber State College, where he graduated in 1972 with degrees in Finance and Political Science. He built a successful career in banking. Shortly after graduating, a family friend who worked at First Security Bank helped him secure a position there. He worked in the Logan, Brigham City, and North Ogden offices before becoming manager of the Roy branch. He later continued his banking career with Wells Fargo in commercial lending. Even after "retiring," Dale's entrepreneurial spirit remained strong. He opened two assisted living homes and continued sharing his knowledge and experience by advising others on investments.
A lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Dale devoted himself to service. He worked as a temple worker and served in the bishop's storehouse for many years. He was also an active member of the Kiwanis Club and contributed significantly to the Golden Spike reenactment, helping ensure its continuation. Dale also dedicated several years to serving with the American Red Cross, including one year as chairman of the board. His willingness to give his time and talents to help others was evident throughout his life and extended well beyond his church and family.
Dale loved being outdoors. You could often find him enjoying some of his favorite activities, whether skiing down the slopes, slalom skiing, wakeboarding, or surfing behind a boat. If he wasn't doing one of these things, you could find him in the mountains riding his side-by-side, riding his mountain bike, or hiking a trail. None of these activities would have been quite as enjoyable to him without a child, grandchild, or friend by his side. His lifelong dream of owning a cabin at Bear Lake was a testament to his love for nature and, most importantly, spending time with family.
He was a big college football fan, so each fall, he would frequently take breaks from doing yard work to watch whichever team was playing. Although he never played football himself, he sure enjoyed playing many other sports, including pickleball, tennis, and racquetball. He loved playing all of them with family and friends, but especially enjoyed a good game of ping pong with his grandkids. And last but not least, we can't leave out a good game of golf. He was just as happy going out to hit a bucket of balls. Although it wasn't his favorite kind of golf, he still loved going mini golfing with his grandkids.
At any given time, you could be sure to find a container of ice cream in one or more of his freezers, along with some sort of nut nearby in each of them. He especially loved making homemade ice cream, and if there was a birthday or family gathering, you could almost guarantee it would be part of the celebration. Just make sure you didn't add chocolate! In Dale's opinion, that ruined the whole dish.
Each Thanksgiving, he carried on a tradition started by his mother-in-law by making the pie crusts everyone loved. He also enjoyed baking homemade treats to share at dinners and family gatherings. He found great joy in preparing food and sharing it with others, especially when it brought family and friends together around the table.
Known for his infectious smile and heart for service, Dale was always willing to help others. He was a constant presence at his grandchildren's events, always eager to support them and be part of their lives. His talent for painting allowed him to capture the beauty of his outdoor adventures, while his craftsmanship in leatherwork created cherished keepsakes for his family.
Viewings will be held Friday, November 20, 2026, from 6:00–8:00 PM, and Saturday, November 21st from 9:30-10:30 A.M. Both will be held at the Rollins Ranch Meeting House, located at 4270 Cottonwood Canyon Road, Mountain Green, Utah.
Funeral services celebrating Dale's life will be held at 11:00 AM on November 21, 2026, at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, Dale would love for people to make a donation to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or a charity of your choice, share their testimony, or serve someone in need. Anything that brings you and others closer to Christ and helps them understand their divine identity is what Dale would have wanted.
Dale's warmth, generosity, infectious smile, and adventurous spirit will be profoundly missed by all who knew him. His legacy of faith, love, hard work, and service will live on in the hearts of all those he touched.