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In Memory

Calvin Scott Johnson

Calvin Scott Johnson

Obituary for Calvin Scott Johnson

In loving memory of Cal, who passed away on May 30, 2020. He was born on July 5, 1951 to Louise Wilson and Robert J Johnson in Fort Lewis, Washington. He grew up in Salt Lake and attended Highland High School and the University of Utah. He was paralyzed at the age of 16 from a medical malpractice at the L.D.S. Hospital. He did make a good life for himself as a wheelchair mechanic and later helping young children with disabilities at Shriner's Hospital for Children in Salt Lake City. He competed in wheelchair races, basketball, and the Paralympic Games in archery. He was an avid fly fisherman trolling Strawberry Lake. His real passion was art. He created and sold many paintings at art shows over the years. His work was intended to make you feel, rather than just see. He will be missed by many friends and family. He expressed his love to all of you and appreciated your support throughout his difficult life.

He is survived by his brother Greg (Leola) Johnson, sister Janis (Richard) Gollub, and his beloved nieces and nephew.

He is preceded in death by his father Robert J. Johnson, mother Louise Wilson Bradley, and sister Terri Egan.

 
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06/06/20 05:03 AM #1    

Susan Barnes (Plouzek)

I did not meet Cal until our senior year in Mr. Vigos's advanced art class. We would talk while painting. He was very kind to me and  Cal had a great smile!


06/06/20 12:34 PM #2    

Barbara Seymour (Sockey)

Cal always had a big smile and "Hi" for me. Such a good and warm person.  He was sunshine on a cloudy day!


06/08/20 02:00 AM #3    

Beverly (Ginger) Shirts

Cal was a very good friend.

We met after the north gate totalled my car, and I was waiting for a bus to get to work.  He pulled over and gave me a ride.  After that, nearly every day, Cal was there, offering me a ride to work, or to my apartment if I had the day off.  We got to know each other during those drives.  He was a good man.

 


06/08/20 03:39 AM #4    

Gordon Strader

Painting wasn't Cal's only artistic talent.  I remember in Mr. Chaplin's art class at Hillside, Cal made a modernistic sculpture that looked like something Picasso would do. I wasn't the only one highly impressed with his imagination.    


06/08/20 08:13 AM #5    

Gordon T. Howe

Cal was one of the good ones.  We were good friends starting at Hillside and on through Highland.  He had the best sense on humor and a great friendly smile.  Even through his difficult times Cal was a positive influence to me.  Thanks for all the great memories.


06/08/20 11:41 AM #6    

Kristy Gregerson

I remember Cal from Hillside Jr. through our senior year in high school. He had an infectious smile and amazing positivity, even after he was confined to a wheelchair. He lived life fully because he loved life.  He had a wide net of friends.  Personally, even though I did not connect with him aafter graduation, I have thought of him on and off through the years and his optimism has inspired me. 


06/08/20 03:22 PM #7    

Fred Behle

I remember Cal's long bushy side burns.  I was jealous I couldn't grow those!


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