Stanley Johnson

Stanley L. Johnson

PORTLAND, OREGON - Stanley Lewis Johnson, 90, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 in Portland, Oregon. Stanley was born October 6, 1920, in Garland, Utah the first of seven children, to Ellwood Lewis and Ida Hansen Johnson. He attended school in Garland and graduated from Bear River High School in 1938. While in high school, he began writing for the local paper, "The Garland Times," which evolved into a weekly column called, "Columeandering"' and lasted for about 20 years. Stanley continued his education at Weber College and the University of Utah. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1942, but was allowed to complete the year, and graduated in May 1942.
Stanley served 31/2 years in the army during World War II in the South Pacific and with occupation forces in Japan, returning home the day before Christmas 1945.
Continuing with graduate work at the University of Southern California, he completed his PhD degree in 1955. In January 1950 he accepted a position in the English department at Portland State University. He taught there for 35 years. He enjoyed traveling, especially to Europe
Stanley had a great interest in music, especially opera and wrote articles for Portland Opera and the Musical Theatre Company programs. He also served on their board of directors.
Stanley was a member of the Thomas Wolfe Society, Sherlock Holmes Society, Friends of Mystery, and the Seniors Studies Institute. As a member of the Portland State retired faculty association, he received their award for community services in 2001. Stanley was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Surviving are four sisters and one brother: Barbara J. Tingey, Lola J. Christensen, Shirleen (Don) Anderson, Nacele (Harold) Hart, and Hollis (Grete) Johnson, a sister-in-law Francine Johnson. One brother, DeVerl, preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be Monday, August 1, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Myers Mortuary Chapel, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City, UT.
Friends may call Monday 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. at the Mortuary.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the U of U.
VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden
100 Monroe Blvd.
Ogden, UT 84404
August 1, 2011
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
ServiceMyers Mortuary - Brigham City
205 South 100 East
Brigham City, UT 84302
August 1, 2011
11:00 AM
CemeteryBrigham City Cemetery
325 South 300 East
Brigham City, Utah 84302
August 1, 2011