Salt Lake Tribune, The (UT) - June 14, 2005. Deceased Name: Virginia Elizabeth Forbes Johnson Cook Bronson "Granny J". Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, Virginia Elizabeth Forbes Johnson Cook Bronson was embraced by her loving eternal companion, Gus Johnson (he died Jan 5, 1969) and escorted home to the arms of Our Savior Sunday, June 12, 2005.
We know she is very happy now. She was born March 28, 1911 in Bremerton, Washington to James Byron and Lottie Johnson Forbes. She was the only girl and the youngest of 4 children. Unfortunately, her mother died when she was only 10 months old. After living with various relatives, she was living in Holladay, Utah with her Aunt Carrie and Uncle George Cox when she was introduced to Gustave Lorenzo Johnson.
They soon fell in love and were married February 6, 1929 (temple sealing Feb. 1970). They became the parents of five children who survive her. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by son, Ronald Johnson, grandson, Jeffery Petersen, and three brothers.
After remaining a widow for several years, she became acquainted with a special old friend, Frank Cook, and they were married for six years. Frank passed away July 5, 1988. She married William Bronson in 1996. He preceded her in death Dec. 30 1999. She and Gus operated Swede Inn in Garfield, Utah for a number of years. After moving to Kearns, Utah she was active in the community development program and also the PTA. She was President of the Oquirrh Hills Elementary and several PTA chairmanships. She retired as accounts payable clerk for the city of West Jordan in 1981.
She adored animals and had many pets, she loved to cook, was generous, and loved to socialize. Indeed she demonstrated a lot of courage in her life. Many thanks to Odyssey Hospice for their wonderful care especially by Kika. Graveside services will be held Thursday, June 16, 2005 at 12 noon at Redwood Memorial Estates, 6500 So. Redwood Rd. Funeral Directors Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary.
Daughter of James Byron Forbes (1874-1930) and Charolette Johnson (1881-1912) Married Gus Johnson
We know she is very happy now. She was born March 28, 1911 in Bremerton, Washington to James Byron and Lottie Johnson Forbes. She was the only girl and the youngest of 4 children. Unfortunately, her mother died when she was only 10 months old. After living with various relatives, she was living in Holladay, Utah with her Aunt Carrie and Uncle George Cox when she was introduced to Gustave Lorenzo Johnson.
They soon fell in love and were married February 6, 1929 (temple sealing Feb. 1970). They became the parents of five children who survive her. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by son, Ronald Johnson, grandson, Jeffery Petersen, and three brothers.
After remaining a widow for several years, she became acquainted with a special old friend, Frank Cook, and they were married for six years. Frank passed away July 5, 1988. She married William Bronson in 1996. He preceded her in death Dec. 30 1999. She and Gus operated Swede Inn in Garfield, Utah for a number of years. After moving to Kearns, Utah she was active in the community development program and also the PTA. She was President of the Oquirrh Hills Elementary and several PTA chairmanships. She retired as accounts payable clerk for the city of West Jordan in 1981.
She adored animals and had many pets, she loved to cook, was generous, and loved to socialize. Indeed she demonstrated a lot of courage in her life. Many thanks to Odyssey Hospice for their wonderful care especially by Kika. Graveside services will be held Thursday, June 16, 2005 at 12 noon at Redwood Memorial Estates, 6500 So. Redwood Rd. Funeral Directors Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary.
Daughter of James Byron Forbes (1874-1930) and Charolette Johnson (1881-1912) Married Gus Johnson
Salt Lake Tribune, The (UT) - June 14, 2005. Deceased Name: Virginia Elizabeth Forbes Johnson Cook Bronson "Granny J". Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, Virginia Elizabeth Forbes Johnson Cook Bronson was embraced by her loving eternal companion, Gus Johnson (he died Jan 5, 1969) and escorted home to the arms of Our Savior Sunday, June 12, 2005.
We know she is very happy now. She was born March 28, 1911 in Bremerton, Washington to James Byron and Lottie Johnson Forbes. She was the only girl and the youngest of 4 children. Unfortunately, her mother died when she was only 10 months old. After living with various relatives, she was living in Holladay, Utah with her Aunt Carrie and Uncle George Cox when she was introduced to Gustave Lorenzo Johnson.
They soon fell in love and were married February 6, 1929 (temple sealing Feb. 1970). They became the parents of five children who survive her. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by son, Ronald Johnson, grandson, Jeffery Petersen, and three brothers.
After remaining a widow for several years, she became acquainted with a special old friend, Frank Cook, and they were married for six years. Frank passed away July 5, 1988. She married William Bronson in 1996. He preceded her in death Dec. 30 1999. She and Gus operated Swede Inn in Garfield, Utah for a number of years. After moving to Kearns, Utah she was active in the community development program and also the PTA. She was President of the Oquirrh Hills Elementary and several PTA chairmanships. She retired as accounts payable clerk for the city of West Jordan in 1981.
She adored animals and had many pets, she loved to cook, was generous, and loved to socialize. Indeed she demonstrated a lot of courage in her life. Many thanks to Odyssey Hospice for their wonderful care especially by Kika. Graveside services will be held Thursday, June 16, 2005 at 12 noon at Redwood Memorial Estates, 6500 So. Redwood Rd. Funeral Directors Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary.
Daughter of James Byron Forbes (1874-1930) and Charolette Johnson (1881-1912) Married Gus Johnson
We know she is very happy now. She was born March 28, 1911 in Bremerton, Washington to James Byron and Lottie Johnson Forbes. She was the only girl and the youngest of 4 children. Unfortunately, her mother died when she was only 10 months old. After living with various relatives, she was living in Holladay, Utah with her Aunt Carrie and Uncle George Cox when she was introduced to Gustave Lorenzo Johnson.
They soon fell in love and were married February 6, 1929 (temple sealing Feb. 1970). They became the parents of five children who survive her. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by son, Ronald Johnson, grandson, Jeffery Petersen, and three brothers.
After remaining a widow for several years, she became acquainted with a special old friend, Frank Cook, and they were married for six years. Frank passed away July 5, 1988. She married William Bronson in 1996. He preceded her in death Dec. 30 1999. She and Gus operated Swede Inn in Garfield, Utah for a number of years. After moving to Kearns, Utah she was active in the community development program and also the PTA. She was President of the Oquirrh Hills Elementary and several PTA chairmanships. She retired as accounts payable clerk for the city of West Jordan in 1981.
She adored animals and had many pets, she loved to cook, was generous, and loved to socialize. Indeed she demonstrated a lot of courage in her life. Many thanks to Odyssey Hospice for their wonderful care especially by Kika. Graveside services will be held Thursday, June 16, 2005 at 12 noon at Redwood Memorial Estates, 6500 So. Redwood Rd. Funeral Directors Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary.
Daughter of James Byron Forbes (1874-1930) and Charolette Johnson (1881-1912) Married Gus Johnson
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