Louise Johansen

Louise Bagley Johansen A woman of virtue who dedicated her life to the Lord and endured to the end. Louise was reunited with her husband on January 4, 2011. Louise was the second of four children born to Orson and Myrtle Clark Bagley on November 10, 1920. She married her sweetheart, Grant Johansen, in the Manti Temple on October 24, 1941. He preceded her in death July 16, 1978. Louise was a mother, grandmother, great and great great grandmother to a posterity of 76. She taught her posterity by word and deed. She loved the scriptures, and was valiant in all of her callings which included Primary Teacher, Sunday School Teacher, Gleaner Leader, Relief Society Teacher, Young Women's' President and teacher, Ward and Stake Relief Society President. She served in her Stake calling for 28 years; 8 years as a counselor, 14 years as president, and 6 years as nursery leader. Louise was called to serve a mission in Sacramento, California December 24, 1981. She was a temple ordinance worker from 1989 to 1994. Louise loved being a Visiting Teacher from 1953 until her health kept her homebound. Her service in the community included Fine Arts Club, Jaycee-Ettes, 4-H leader, Lady Lions, and secretary to the Sanpete County Democrats. She built a float for "Jubilee Days" for the 8 years that her husband served as Mayor of Mt. Pleasant. Louise is survived by four children: Connie (Terry) Ames, Mt. Pleasant; Dr. Joseph (Victoria) Johansen, Gilbert, AZ; Christine (Jim) Redford, Provo; Dr. Kent (Lisa) Johansen, Chandler, AZ., 20 grandchildren, 42 great grandchildren, and 10 great great grandchildren. Surviving sibling is Lavern Sorensen, Orem, Ut. and sister-in-law, Evelyn Bagley, Koosharem, UT. Preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Grant Johansen; sister, Beth Bohman, and brother, Garth Bagley. The family would like to sent a special thank you to Alpha Omega Hospice especially Candy, Carly, Amber and Janet for their loving care. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 8, 2011 at 12:00 noon in the Mt. Pleasant Stake Center, 295 South State. Friends may call at the church Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM., prior to the services. Burial will be in the Mt Pleasant City Cemetery. Services are in the care of Steven J Furner of Fausett Mortuary, Price & Castle Dale, Utah. Friends and family may sign the guest book and share memories of Louise at www.fausettmortuary.com.