M Lynn Johnson, K7KC SK 1936 ~ 2017 A last call was sent from K7KC on September 24th 2017 when Melvin Lynn Johnson "Lynn", devoted husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Sunday September 24th. He was 80 years old. Lynn, with his wife of 53 years Kay Smith Johnson raised 6 children and was an active member of the LDS church and held many key positions over the years. He served a faithful mission in Germany and Austria. Lynn had passion for HAM Radios. As operator "K7KC" and an expert with Ham radios, he made contacts and friends from all over the world. He was a private pilot, starting as early as 14 years old, so he was able to fly before he could drive a car! Lynn worked for the LDS church at Salt Lake headquarters for 19 years, working as a computer analyst and programmer. He was also committed in the service of our country in the National Guard, serving for 27 years and retiring with honors. Lynn is preceded in his death by his son Karl D. Johnson and survived by his wife Kay Smith Johnson, sons Erik W. (and Beth) Johnson, Kurt P.(and Joanna) Johnson, Chris A. (and Melissa) Johnson, Peter S. (and Gina) Johnson and daughter Turi (and Mike) Perry as well as 11 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Services will be held at Memorial Mountain View Mortuary on Friday, September 29th at 11:00am, with Viewings at the same location Thursday September 28th from 6:00 - 8:00pm and Friday the 29th from 9:30 - 10:45am. To see full obituary and send condolences to the family visit, www.memorialutah.com Published in Deseret News from Sept. 27 to Sept. 28, 2017 http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/de...=melvin-lynn-johnson&pid=186775117&fhid=19571 73 K2HAT Lee Hatfield Jr
