Randy Johnson was born May 1, 1947, in Logan, Utah, to Joseph and Yvonne Johnson. He passed away on Jan. 24, 2023, in St. George, Utah, after a three-month battle with a Glioblastoma brain tumor.
Randy graduated from Bountiful High School in 1965 and University of Utah in 1969. In 1972 he and his brother Dave drove to Alaska to work construction on the Trans-Alaska pipeline as a heavy equipment operator. He worked at sites from Prudhoe Bay to Valdez, Alaska. In 1975 he and his brother Dave bought seven acres with a cabin on Big Lake, Alaska, where he resided for several years.
In 1987 he moved to Columbia, South Dakota, to live with his father. In 2011 he relocated with his father to St. George to be near his siblings. He loved to restore vintage Mini Coopers and GMC motorhomes. He visited England, Australia and New Zealand every chance he got.
Randy is preceded in death by his parents and nephew Michael McLachlan. He loved and enjoyed spending time with his siblings, nieces, nephews and cousins. He is survived by his sister Gayle (Mike) McLachlan of St. George; brother, David (Linda) Johnson of San Tan, Arizona; sister Nancy (Randy) Molitor of St. George; three nephews; two nieces; and many wonderful cousins.
The family is very thankful for the wonderful care provided to Randy by Zions Way Home Healthcare & Hospice. There will be a celebration of life with family and close friends at a later date.
Arrangements are under the care of Metcalf Mortuary, (435) 673-4221. Visit the Metcalf Mortuary website for condolences, complete obituary and funeral listings. https://www.metcalfmortuary.com/obituary/randall-johnson
