Johanna Bodily White Obituary (1927 - 2014)

Johanna Williamson Bodily White Johanna Williamson Bodily White of North Ogden passed away on May 11, 2014 at age 87. She was born March 8, 1927 in Ogden, Utah to Bertha Verhaal and Willie E. Williamson. She graduated from Ogden High then entered cosmetology school and was a licensed cosmetologist. Johanna married Kay Bodily in 1947; they later divorced. She married John D. White on June 16, 1960; he passed away in 2001. She enjoyed crafting, including quilting, needlepoint, knitting and plastic canvas. She created beautiful stained glass pieces for which she won ribbons at the state fair. She was a Raptors baseball fan and season ticket holder. Johanna is survived by her children, Kathie Bodily, Mary Jo (Gary) Boyle and daughters-in-law, Tina Bodily and Trudi White; 9 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; her brother, Bob (Sue) Williamson and an aunt, Lucy Hales. She was preceded in death by her husband, John D. White; her sons, Edward K. Bodily, Brent Bodily and Don White; also a son-in-law, Michael Rothbard. Jo was a guiding light for her family, her larger than life personality and gregarious sense of humor exuded love to all around and brought joy to everyone she encountered. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 16, 2014 at Myers Ogden Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd. Friends may call at the mortuary on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday prior to the service from 1 to 1:45 p.m. Interment will be at the Ogden City Cemetery. Special thanks to the entire staff of Emeritus Estates and Hospice for Utah, especially Stephanie Draper, Brett and Debbie, for their exceptional care. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 May 15, 2014 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceMyers Mortuary - Ogden 1875 Monroe Blvd Ogden, Utah 84401 May 16, 2014 2:00 PM CemeteryOgden City Cemetery 20th and Madison Ogden, UT 84404 May 16, 2014