Royce Edwin Johnson

Royce Edwin Johnson

Royce E. Johnson of Taylor passed away October 10, 2013. He was born December 1, 1938 in Preston, Idaho to Rolena Hendricks and John Edwin Johnson. Royce graduated from Davis High School in 1956. He was active in athletics and sang in the school choir with his future wife, Shyrol. They both had beautiful voices and sang together often.

Royce married Donna Shyrol Warnock on June 14, 1958 in Kaysville, Utah.

He was the owner/operator of a service station, sold cars and worked for UTA. He had a passion for horses and was a true horseman. He participated in the Beehive and Wasatch Slopes Chariot/Cutter races and while in his youth participated in car racing. He was an owner, breeder and trainer of Flat Track racing horses, his influence still continues today.

Royce is survived by his daughter, Krista Rose (Shayne); 4 grandchildren, Meranda and Alicia Rose, Tyson and Brianne Johnson, which he loved dearly; his brother, Allen Johnson (Judy) and many close dear friends that loved him. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shyrol and his son, Troy.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at the Hooper Cemetery, 5350 S. 6300 W. A viewing will be held prior to the service from 12 Noon to 1:30 p.m. at Myers Ogden Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd.
VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden
100 Monroe Blvd.
Ogden, UT 84404
October 16, 2013
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
CemeteryHooper Cemetery
5290 South 6300 West
Hooper, UT 84315
October 16, 2013
2:00 PM
ServiceGraveside

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October 16, 2013
2:00 PM