Brian Wayne Johnson

Brian Wayne Johnson (a.k.a. "Kid Johnson") was born July 25, 1969 to Patricia and Kennith Johnson in Phoenix, AZ. Brian took his own life on August 25, 2015 in Tooele, UT. We lost a son, grandson, soul mate, step-father, cousin, nephew, training partner, coach, entertainer, role-model, uncle bad ass, Wagon Wheel all-star, and friend. Brian was an audacious, gallant, and intrepid individual. He was a charismatic man with a strong presence and dry, sarcastic wit; a generous person always willing to help out friends or strangers, and always made sure you had a drink in your hand. Brian was passionate about his education and physical fitness. Few were more dedicated, diligent, or disciplined than this man. Brian once said, "If you do what you need to do, when you need to do it; hopefully you will be able to do what you want to do, when you want to do it." He enjoyed weight training with his closest friends and practiced martial arts. He earned his bachelor's degree at ASU, and his MBA from the University of Phoenix, he was also a Certified Enrolled Agent and was working towards his CPA certification. He was always the "man with a plan" and an astounding accountant. Brianwas a music lover; a mediocre bassist, pianist and tolerable singer. He was always rocking out and surrounded himself with many talented musicians. Brian was a compassionate man that cared for many furry friends through the ages. Over the last twelve years, he was a father figure and mentor to children he took in as his own: Alexis Whitney (who he referred to as Daughter #1) and Autumn Jenson (Daughter #2), as well as Nicholas Olson, and the brothers Snow (Nate and Quintin). He was always there with all the advice and support we could ever need. He is survived by his tribe of quasi-children and the love of his life with whom he shared a unique and genuine bond, Angie Jenson; also by his father Ken (Pamela) Johnson, cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and many rambunctious comrades. He is preceded in death by his mother Patricia, whom he loved and adored; Loy Hanson, his swole mate and brother from another mother; and his darling fur baby Sphincter (cat). Brian will be deeply missed. His passing is cataclysmic to all that knew him. Friends and family will be holding a small gathering at a private residence to share memories and celebrate Brian's life- Friday, September 11, 2015 at 7:00 pm. All who knew him are welcome. This is a casual pot luck event so please bring something to eat or drink, and come as you are. The celebration will be held at 513 Steep Mountain Dr., Draper, UT 84020. Depression is like a war: you either win, or you die trying. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation in Brian's name to the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention (https://www.afsp.org/ways-to-give). We implore you to reach out to anyone close to you that may be in need of emotional support. Replace someone's sadness with something beautiful. Place of Birth:Phoenix, ArizonaPlace of Death:Tooele, Utah