John lived life under his own terms and departed life in the same manner. Born March 13, 1945 in Salt Lake City to Joseph and Melva Longson and died December 10, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Susan as well as his son Joe (Miranda) Longson, and daughter Jill (Jason) Johnson. John loved nothing more in life than being a "papa" to his three granddaughters, Amelia, Peri, and Sariah.
John retired from the Salt Lake City Police Department in 1991 and from Delta Airlines in 2001. In earlier years, he was an avid gardener, golfer, fisherman, and bowler. He lived at Rocky Mountain Care Center at Hunter Hollow for two years following an accident that left him with a traumatic brain injury. During his time there, he enjoyed swimming, skiing, and bowling as part of their program for people with disabilities. He also loved John Wayne, riding a Harley, the Beach Boys, a good cup of coffee and a strong glass of scotch.
John is also survived by his sister, Joann (Jim) Delamare and his brother, Sonny (Kelly) Longson and a very close friend, Jack McIntyre. Preceded in death by his parents, his sister Delores, and brother Larry. The family wishes to thank the amazing staff at Hunter Hollow for their compassionate care over the past two years. Services will be held Thursday at 11 am at Larkin Sunset Lawn 2350 East 1300 South with visitation Wednesday night from 6-8 and Thursday from 10-11.
