Plain City - Surrounded by loved ones, Vea Hatch Johnson returned to her Father in Heaven and was reunited with her eternal companion on Thursday, August 17, 2006 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born to Francis and Mary Brown Hatch on July 24, 1930 in Parker, Idaho. Vea was an accomplished wife, mother, vocalist and pianist. She received a Bachelor's degree in music from Utah State University in 1972. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints holding many callings. Of her callings in the church, most were centered on sacrament meeting and primary music.
Her greatest treasure in life was her family and the relationship with her husband, Kenneth Eugene Johnson. Both loved the outdoors, time with her family and the temple. They loved to show their children the many creations the Lord had placed upon this earth and how His creations testified of Him. Of all of her traits, her ability to endure all things was the greatest.
She is survived by her two brothers, Eugene Hatch, Boise, Idaho; Melvin (Ida Ruth) Hatch, Hood River, Oregon; Two sisters, JoAnn (Glenn) Farmer, Boise, Idaho; and Norma Glass, Ogden, Utah. Also her three children, Constance Vea (William) McManus, Nibley, Utah; Carolyn (Garrett) MacFarlane, Ogden, Utah and Rodney (Karla) Johnson, Kaysville, Utah; Nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
The family would like to express their deepest thanks to the caregivers of Intermountain Healthcare for their thoughtfulness and caring attitudes during this painful time. Also deepest appreciation to the members of the Poplar LDS Ward for their true Christ-like compassionate Service. Interment at the Kaysville City Cemetery.