Obituary: Marie LeFevre Johnston

Marie LeFevre Johnston 1917 ~ 2005 Marie LeFevre Johnston, age 87, died at her home in Wendover, Utah on March 14, 2005. She was born Oct 23, 1917 in Spry, Utah to Daniel J. and Mariam R. Robinson LeFevre. She married Lawrence Cecil Johnston, Nov. 15, 1952 in Elko, Nevada. He preceded her in death, May 22, 1978. Marie was raised and educated in Panguitch, Utah. She was voted by the Utah Athletic's Association as Superfan. She enjoyed gardening, PTA and held many positions in the LDS Church, she served on the Tooele County School Board and was instrumental in getting Wendover High School built. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Senior Citizens. She is survived by her sons; Melvin Lee Stewart, Gordon R. (DeAnna) Stewart and Dale J. (Sheila) Stewart all of Wendover, 16 grandchildren , 25 great-grandchildren, a sister Shirley Withers of Salt Lake City. She was preceded in death by a son Garth M. Stewart, a brother Jay LeFevre, and two sisters, Larene Bradshaw and Orvilla Shakespear. Funeral services will be held on Saturday March 19, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the Wendover LDS Ward. Friends may call at the Church from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. prior to the service. Interment in the Wendover City Cemetery.