Matt and Sharon

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Some Excitement...

Since I seem to only update on special occasions these days... Here are the latest happenings.

{I am 30}

and

-Matt HAD a car w/ 12,000 miles
- Matt was driving --- Alone
-Matt got in an accident
-Matt was not at fault
-Matt was not hurt
-Matt has no car

Sunday, January 10, 2010

Funeral - Louise Johnson

We had a nice time in Illinois at Matt's mothers funeral. It was a great tribute to her and lots of memories were shared, it's hard not to take a ride down memory lane...

This is probably the last picture of Matt with both
his parents. April 2006 - BYU Graduation

Matt's mom was known for her large well planned out garden
When we were out there in May we took a picture of the plot
of where she spent many hours -- Matt tells me this is a "scaled" back
version. It once was much larger

Matt was able to visit his mom quite a bit in the
last year but this was the last picture of them together
May 2009

It was a really quick trip since the funeral was on Saturday in Illinois and the Burial was Monday morning at the Santaquin Cemetery in Utah. Matt's parents are great people and it's comforting to know that they are together again.

At the viewing

The note book in front is years of history about her garden...

where things were planted, how many of each
plant was planted, how much was sowed etc.

A closer look

At the burial

Thursday, December 31, 2009

Louise Johnson

Louise Elizabeth Carbine Johnson Louise Elizabeth Carbine Johnson,
our beloved mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away Dec. 29,
2009, in Naperville, from pulmonary hypertension. While we will
miss her wise and constant guidance, we know Louise had a joyful
reunion with her eternal companion, Kim, who was anxiously
awaiting her arrival. Louise was born Dec. 6, 1943, in Salt Lake City,
Utah. She was the second of three children born to Leland and Melva
Carbine. Louise lived on Chadwick Street in Sugar House and attended
Highland Park Elementary School and graduated from Highland High
School. She attended the University of Utah for two years and then
worked full time at First Security Bank where she met her husband.
Louise married Delbert Kim Johnson for time and all eternity on Sept.
6, 1968, in the Salt Lake temple. Louise found her true calling in life
as a wife and mother. Together with Kim, they were blessed with eight
children. Louise devoted all of her time and energy to raising her
children. She made individual time for each child: attending sporting
events, lending her talents to help with their homework, and spending
time talking to and counseling with her children. Even as adults, each
of her children counts her as one of their best friends. Her greatest joy
was spending time with her posterity. Her children and grandchildren
all "rise up and call her blessed." Louise loved to grow things and
maintained a very extensive garden. She spent significant time
growing fruits and vegetables that she canned or froze for her family.
Her salsa will be missed by many. She even loved the satisfaction of
pulling weeds. Louise loved playing the piano, watching old movies
and crossword puzzles. Louise is known and loved by many for her
even temper, good nature, and wisdom. She chose to live a simple life
but enriched the lives of everyone who knew her. A faithful member
of the LDS Church, Louise served in many different positions. She
loved to serve others and teach children about the Gospel. Louise is
survived by her eight children, Jeffrey L. Johnson (Lisa) of Pleasant
Grove, Utah, Joshua D. Johnson (Katy) of Yakima, Wash., Sara L.
Smith (Kurt) of Nashville, Tenn., Jessica J. Child (Andrew) of
Naperville, Adam K. Johnson (Nikki) of Round Lake Beach,
Matthew H. Johnson (Sharon) of Provo, Utah, Katie C. Earp
(Ryan) of Tucson, Ariz., and Elizabeth W. Earp (Daniel) of Kyle,
Texas. She is also survived by her 23 grandchildren: Maren, Talia,
Miles, Grant Johnson, Emma, Timothy, Savannah, Caroline Johnson,
Sean, Trevor, Leia, Myla Smith, Tyler, Rachel, Tanner, Anna, Ellie
and Claire Child, Dallin, Caleb, and Natalie Johnson, Marissa and
Devon Earp. She is also survived by siblings, Rita Ann Best of
Harrisonburg, Va. and Daniel Carbine of Salt Lake City, Utah.
Louise was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Kim; and her
parents, Leland D. Carbine and Melva W. Hudson Carbine.
Funeral services will be Saturday, Jan. 2, at 11 a.m. at the Naperville
LDS Meetinghouse, 1411 95th Street, Naperville, IL 60564.
A viewing will be held Friday, Jan. 1, from 4 to 7 p.m. at
Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville,
IL 60540, and Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church.
Graveside services will be held Jan. 4, at 11 a.m. in Santaquin, Utah.