Joe Johnson leaves legacy of love and service

By Becky Ginos

BOUNTIFUL—Joe Johnson had a big personality that filled every room he entered. He was all about service and love for others. The former mayor of Bountiful passed away June 9 after a fall. He was 80. He served as mayor from 2002 to 2013.

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• Bountiful Farmers Market

  Thursday, June 26, 4-8 p.m.

  Bountiful Town Square, 75 E. 200 South

• Kids Club in the Park: Outdoor Explorers

  Thursday, June 26, 5:30-7:30 p.m., FREE

  Station Park, 140 N. Union Ave., Farmington

• Handi Quilter Academy

  June 26, 27

  Thursday, 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to noon.

  Stratus hallway, Davis Conference Center, Layton  

• Eccles Wildlife Photography Exhibit

  June 26-28, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., FREE

  Eccles Wildlife Education Center, 1157 South Waterfowl Way, Farmington

• Paul the Magician: STEM on Stage

  Friday, June 27, 10 a.m., FREE

  Hogan Park, 720 W. 1500 South, Woods Cross

• Pop into the Park: Family Fun & Free Screenings

  Friday, June 27, 12:30-2:30 p.m., FREE

  Heritage Park, 250 N. Fairfield Road, Kaysville

• Bountiful’s Got Talent - Local Talent Showcase

  Friday, June 27, 7 p.m., FREE

  Bountiful City Park, 400 N. 200 West

• Movie: Uncle Buck

  Friday, June 27, 7 p.m., FREE

  Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Dr, Layton

• Liberty Fest Kick Off

  Saturday, June 28, 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.

  5K, breakfast, magic show and more!

  Legacy Park, 1140 W. 1100 North, North Salt Lake

• Library Book Sale

  Saturday, June 28, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

  Bountiful Library, 725 S. Main Street

• Davis Shooting Range Grand Opening

  Saturday, June 28, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

  Davis Shooting Range, 1649 E. 650 North, Kaysville

• Celebrating Little Women: A Day and Evening Ball at Orchard House

  Saturday, June 28, Noon-10 p.m.

  Grand Victorian, 2767 W. Gentile St., Layton

• Together on a Spiritual Path

  Sunday, June 29, 3:30-5:30 p.m., FREE

  Harmons Grocery at Station Park

  200 N. Station Pkwy., Farmington

• Voices of Liberty

  Sunday, June 29, 7 p.m., FREE

  Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Dr, Layton

• Patriotic Devotional

  Sunday, June 29, 7 p.m., FREE

  Davis High School, 325 S. Main Street, Kaysville