Wilford Evan Johnson Jr. Obituary (1933 - 2020)

Wilford Evan Johnson Jr. of Kuna, Idaho passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jeanette; five children: Laura (Scott) Myers of Kuna, Idaho, Thomas (Angel) Johnson of Kuna, Idaho, Nancy (Edward) Barberis of Troy, Michigan, Richard (Christine) Johnson of Boise, Idaho, George (Sharla) Johnson of Kuna, Idaho; 20 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. "Will" grew up in Weiser, Idaho. After graduating High School he served in the Army National Guard before serving in the U.S. Navy. He later joined the U.S. Air Force and retired from service in 1973 as an officer. He served numerous combat tours in Southeast Asia as a B-52 radar navigator. The highlight of his military career was his time as a crew member flying the B-58 strategic bomber at twice the speed of sound. Will loved his family and they were the priority of his life. Will was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in many church callings. He and Jeanette served a mission for the Church in 2000 in the Arkansas Little Rock Mission. Will was preceded in death by his parents Wilford and Ruth Johnson; three sisters; five brothers-in-law; and his youngest daughter Caroline. Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, November 12, 2020 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 224 E. Avalon St in Kuna, Idaho. A graveside service will follow at 3:00 PM at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery, 10100 Horseshoe Bend Road in Boise, Idaho. ZOOM LINK REVISED LINK:::: MEETING ID: 885 0676 4942 Perry Zeyer is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Wilford Evan Johnson, Jr. funeral service Time: Nov 12, 2020 11:00 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83429516789 Meeting ID: 834 2951 6789 One tap mobile +13462487799,,83429516789# US (Houston) +16699009128,,83429516789# US (San Jose) Dial by your location +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) Meeting ID: 834 2951 6789 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kemiZJ1Wdt