Becky Johnson

Becky Smith Johnson passed away on August 13, 2012 at the Uintah Care Center in Vernal, Utah. At the time of her passing, Becky bravely battled Huntingtons Disease and cancer. Becky was born in Vernal, Utah on November 5, 1954 to George Smith Sr. and Mary Shevechick. She graduated from Sterling High School in Colorado in 1973.On April 21, 1974, she married Carlton R. Johnson in Cortez, Colorado. They later divorced in 1992. She worked at Century 21, Toh Atin Art Gallery, TC Electric and Wal-Mart. Becky made her home in Cortez until the Huntingtons made it difficult. In 2007 she moved to Vernal with her brother George and sister-in-law Christine Smith. On August 5, 2012 she was diagnosed with advanced cancer. In her free time, Becky enjoyed reading, anything to do with birds; (humming birds were her favorite), and spending time with family and friends. She always had a smile for everyone. Becky is survived by her daughters; Trudi McClain and Kelly (Mike) Marston, grandsons; Taylor and Taegan Marston, granddaughters; Payton Keith and AnnaLisa Abeyta all of Cortez, father; George (Phyllis) Smith Sr. of Rangely, Colorado, Brothers; George (Christine) Smith of Vernal, Mark (Cheri) Smith of Rangely, and sisters; Paula Smith of Sunset, Utah, Sharon (Bob) Box of Northglenn, Colorado, and Missy (Mike) Harvey of Spring, Texas, and many other loving family members. She is preceded in death by her mother; Mary Shevechick in 1973 and her Aunt Ann Gudac in 1997 who also suffered from Huntingtons Disease. There will be a visitation at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary on Thursday, August 16, 2012 from 6-8 p.m. A viewing and graveside service will be held in Cortez, Colorado later in the week. Burial will be in the Cortez Cemetery in Cortez, Colorado. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary, and the Ertel Funeral Home in Cortez, Colorado. Donations can be made in Beckys name to HDSA/Rocky Mountain Chapter 6545 West 44th Avenue Wheatridge Colo 80032.