Claire Marie Johnson

May 15, 1951 - October 16, 2014

Claire was born May 15, 1951 in Orange County, CA. She passed away on October 16, 2014 in Oceanside, CA. Although it appears as Claire stayed close to her birth place she traveled extensively and lived a number of places through the country; Utah, Montana, Colorado, and her favorite, Maryland. She loved the trees and felt at peace among them. She met her Sweetheart, J. Eric Johnson while attending Brigham Young University where she earned her degree in English, Journalism, and a teaching certificate. She was a student of current events and had an educated opinion she was always ready to share. As a research genealogist she worked tirelessly in searching the family history of her clients. She also fulfilled a 30 month Family History mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She had an inspired passion for researching the family of man and had great concern that no one would be lost. An elegant lady, Claire will be most remembered for her tireless service to those around her. With great empathy she would listen, council and not judge. Many have been blessed by her influence, lives improved, spirits lifted, and hearts mended. Any event, wedding, church activity, open house, was better when she was involved. She is survived by her Husband of 42 years, J. Eric Johnson, her daughter, Vanessa Olson, and the loves of her life, her two Granddaughters, Sydney and Genevieve. She is also survived by all that considered her Mom, Sister, and Friend. A Memorial Service will be held 11:30 AM, October 24, 2014 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building at 2080 California Street Oceanside, CA. She will be laid to rest in Provo City Cemetery 11:00 AM October 30, 2014, with a brief graveside service. In Lieu of flowers you may make donations in Claire’s honor to the Wounded Warrior Project.