Greg was a wonderful cousin, he truly was fair and always treated others with kindness. I never saw him without that wonderful smile. I’m sure he will greatly missed.
Sending prayers and love from the Fife family.
Ronald A Fife
In Loving Memory
Gregory Brent Johnson
1949•2026
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Gregory Brent Johnson passed away on June 9, 2026 at the age of 77 of pancreatic cancer. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah to Robert Jesse Johnson and Louise Wilson. He grew up in Salt Lake City, where he had an adventurous childhood and camped regularly with his scout troop in the Uinta mountains. He graduated from Highland High School and the University of Utah. He married Leola Stanton on June 26, 1970. He was employed by Utah Farm Bureau Insurance retiring after 30 years as Regional Claims Manager. He also worked for many years as Claims Manager and consultant for the Utah State Insurance Guaranty Fund. Greg always tried to be fair in his decisions and the job weighed on him at times.
Greg enjoyed biking, hiking, skiing and sailing, especially the many Caribbean bareboat trips with good friends and competition sailboat racing.
He was an avid golfer and a member of Hidden Valley Country Club for 30 years. Greg is survived by his children Kimberly Patel (Raza) and Cindy Hatch (Andy); his sister Janis Gollub (Richard); grandchildren Zoey Beazer, Ian Beazer, Ruby Hatch, Dylan Hatch, June Hatch, Fatimah Patel and Imran Patel. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Terri Baird Egan; and brother Calvin Scott Johnson.
Greg requested only a small family service.
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Many thoughts and prayers are
with you at this sad time.
Mark Hogeboom
Condolences to all.
So difficult for the family.
May the family has peace and God's blessings.
I have good memories of the picnics with uncle Bob and his kids at Freida and Bob's Fife’s backyard. Good job Mom bringing the family together.
Lynda Fife Turcsanski
Until next time my good friend. We had many good laughs on and off the course. Good cigars, good wine and other spirits. Rest easy, find your perfect fairways and the best greens. Rest in peace.
Frank Wentz
We had so many good times playing golf going to the jazz games and the Ute games! Like you always told me[its hard to be a Utah fan] I will always miss ya JMan
Until we tee it up again buddy ⛳️⛳️⛳️🙏
Marty Granato
You checked out before we finished our last bottle of Rye! Miss you my friend.
Scott Garrett
You and your family are in our thoughts.
Memory Eternal.
Lois and Bill Katsafanas
Love lives on forever in your heart. I will continue to hold you in my heart. Your Sis, Jan
Janis Gollub
My favorite memory of Greg was the day he chased me around Jackson Square in New Orleans. Steve, Leola and I sat down for an order of beignets and hickory coffee at Cafe Du Monde in New Orleans. When the plate of beignets arrived, Greg and I leaned our heads down to admire the beignets smothered with powdered sugar. I gave the plate a big blow and all the powdered sugar blew onto Greg’s mustache, beard, eyebrows and his long eyelashes. He was in a bit of shock and after a little coughing fit to clear the powdered sugar from his nose, I knew I was in for it. My running skills came in handy but he eventually caught up to me probably because of the laughter. We’ve had many memorable vacations with Greg & Leola to Mexico, St Lucia, sailing the Caribbean and most recently a drive to Evanston by way of the High Uintahs, where Greg fell in love with as an Eagle scout. Greg, you will be missed!
Kitty LeValley
Leola and Jan-I am so sorry for your loss. I have many good memories of your family that I will always cherish.
Gary Anderson
Leola, Jan, and family - please accept my sincere condolences on Greg’s passing.
Ivana Thomas
Leola and Family; We are very sorry of your great loss of Greg. May you all find Peace and may he be out of pain and happy again.
Carmen Ontiveros
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