Ellen Louise Pape Johnson
February 23, 1950 - July 8, 2016
Ellen passed away at 9:05 PM on Friday, July 8th, 2016. She was born February 23rd, 1950 to Helen Elaine Nelson and Arthur August Pape.
She loved art, dancing, music and her pets as well as a special love for nature, family and friends.
Survived by husband Glenn Harold Johnson; son Jason Glenn Johnson; daughter August Brooke Johnson; only granddaughter Farrah Isabelle Burtoft; sister Elaine Maree Pape (Ray) Panter. Preceded in death by her parents and brother Edward Allen Pape.
A celebration of her life will be held on Wednesday, July 20th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City. Guests are encouraged to use the complimentary valet provided on the north side of the building.
In Loving Memory
Johnson family, I am so sorry for your loss.if I can be there for the funeral I will be. I love you all and my thoughts and prayers are with you . Lexee Brazier
Alexandria brazier
Salt lake city, UT
Brooke and Family- I am so sad to hear of your loss. Some of my best memories as a kid are of you, Brooke, and your sweet mom. Lots of pool time, lemonade stands and playing outside. Lots of love to you all.
Stephanie Wilson Warner
Salt lake, Ut
Johnson family, my deepest sympathy for your loss. RIP, Ellen.....Tom, class of '68.
Thomas Wertz
Centerville, Ut
Brooke, We are so sorry to hear about your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love to you all!
Deborah & Stuart Hamlett
NSL, Ut
Brooke & Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was an amazing woman! I think I spent just as much time at your house as a kid as I did my own! I have wonderful memories of your mom, and will always cherish them! Love you!
Andrea Hamlett Lee
Sierra Vista, AZ
Glenn, Jason, Brooke and Farrah- Ellen was & will always be a gift that came to our world in a very special package! Drawn to her presence when she entered a room, one would quickly learn to love her rich and colorful spirit.Genuine, Giving, Gracious and 'bare-foot' Grounded,we are all missing you my precious Ellen. Hey cuz'n,all the candles are lit,a rich amberwood and sandlewood essence is in the air and I'm listening to Fairport Convention in your honor. Mallory,River, Riley, Jennifer & I are celebrating your life. p.s.(the boys remember your tomatoes & that you always had a toy drawer in the kitchen). Watched one of our favorite tv shows cuz'n...George Burns and Gracie Allen. I am honored to have had you in my life for this long & I'll be in touch, Militza. We all send our love and condolences.
Militza Meadows,Mallory Walker,River Walker,Riley Walker,Jennifer Walker
tigard/salem, or
I am rich with emotion from the memories of Ellen's bright eyes, hearty laughs, and funny conversations. Thank you Ellen for sharing your love with me and including me in your family.
Shawn Harrison
Woods Hole, MA
I will miss Ellen and will fondly remember her on all the wonderful outings we had together over the past 45 years. David Petersen, Murray, UT
David Petersen
Murray, UT
I am struggling here with the loss of my closest and dearest friend of over 40 years. Ellen, you were my ROCK! The only person I have ever known to search out a friend, help a friend no matter what the circumstances and spread your love to all! My boys and I are truly missing another "family member." All of our lives are deeply touched with having you a part of it, and will feel a great void. I love you Ellen! My prayers and thoughts are with you Glenn, Jason and Brooke.
Susie Harrison
littleton, CO