Marjorie Leslie

Marjorie Leslie, a woman whose warmth, love and laughter could fill an entire room, passed away peacefully in Smithfield, Utah on August 9, 2026, at the age of 84.

Marjorie was born on June 28th, 1942 in Logan, Utah to Lenard and Evelyn Johnson.

Marjorie was one of eleven children. Her siblings were Lenard LeRoy Johnson, Yula Johnnson Jessop, Brent Paul Johnson, Delmar W. Johnson, Sharee Genene Johnson Mather Johnson,

Cheryl Jolene Johnson Parkin, Gary E. Johnson, Robert Kent Johnson, Thomas Charles Johnson and Debra Ruth Johnson Kozlowski.

Marjorie always had the ability to bring light and laughter to her family. She was not one to be negative and was always ready to help, cheer and have fun. She loved to dance and would often hold dances in her childhood living room with her Dad being the serenader, her siblings laughing with delight as she taught the newest dance moves from 'American Dance Band.'

Marjorie graduated from North Cache High School in 1960. Her Yearbook Senior Sonnet, calls her “Mag” who was full of mischief. After graduating high school Marjorie went on to study cosmetology from 1961-1962. Her sisters Jolene and Sharee loved her fashion sense and always wanted her to fix up their hair and help them find the latest clothing trends. They thought it was really great having their own personal family beautician.

During Cosmetology school, Marjorie also worked as a waitress at the Bluebird cafe. She loved chocolate and would sneak treats to her younger siblings that she brought home from the Bluebird. Marjorie maintained her love for chocolate throughout her life and would often sneak her grandchildren chocolate from her stash she kept in her bedroom.

After cosmetology school, Marjorie moved to California. She soon met Clarence Leslie whom she married on January 16th, 1965 in Las Vegas, Nevada. They had three children together, Roxanne, Jeffery and Jassen. Her children were always at the center of her life. She worked incredibly hard and made many sacrifices to make sure they were always cared and provided for. She was the ultimate caretaker. She knew the value of hard work and there wasn’t a time she didn’t have a job or two to ensure they had everything they needed. She retired from Adams Rite Aerospace in 2013 where she worked in accounting and payroll.

Her love of dance continued and her children and grandchildren fondly remember Saturday mornings being full of singing and dancing to Kenny Rogers, John Denver, The Eagles, Neil Diamond and more while chores, cooking and baking were done. The ordinary tasks of life were done with music and dancing making what could have been mundane memorable instead.

Marjorie was also known for her ability to be incredibly silly. She had a quick wit that she used to playfully tease and keep everyone laughing. An ordinary shopping trip to Mervyn’s with her daughter Roxanne, would end with them both laughing and giggling on the ground. Her wit and silliness never faded and she always kept those around her laughing.

Marjorie continued mothering long after her own babies had grown, selflessly raising grandchildren and nurturing them as her own. Her grandchildren fondly remember fun but terrifying games of hide and go seek in the dark. She loved jumping out and screaming to scare them and immediately falling into laughing hysterics. She would read endless bedtime stories, play board games and hand after hand of Uno. She genuinely loved any opportunity to play and spend time with her grandchildren. She also made the best chocolate chip cookies and zucchini bread. Her grandchildren loved baking and eating treats with her.

After retirement Marjorie moved back to her family home in Smithfield, Utah. She filled her time with family, friends, gardening, canning, jigsaw puzzles, jogging, crocheting, rooting for the Utah Jazz, scrap booking, trips to California to visit her family and serving various callings in church.

At the center of Marjorie’s life was her unwavering faith, which served as both her compass and her comfort. A dedicated member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she lived her faith every day. One of her greatest joys was serving as a Temple Worker, a calling she received with immense excitement and dedication. Her son Jeffery credits her with his knowledge of the gospel as she was always sharing and teaching her children throughout his adolescence into adulthood.

She is reunited in peace with her parents, Evelyn and Lenard Johnson, and her siblings who preceded her in death, Yula Johnson Jessop, Delmar Johnson, Cheryl Jolene Johnson Parkin, Robert Kent Johnson, and Thomas Charles Johnson.

Her incredible spirit lives on through her surviving siblings, LeRoy Johnson, Brent Johnson, Sharee Johnson, Gary Johnson and Debbie Kozlowski; her children, Roxanne, Jeffery, and Jassen; her grandchildren, Drew, Adele, Samantha, Garret, Morgan, and Brenden; and her great-grandchildren, Indiana, Greyson, and LilyMay, who will forever miss her laughter, her wisdom, and the quiet comfort of her presence.

Marjorie will forever be remembered for her love and kindness that she shared with everyone who was blessed to encounter her. The immense love she gave her children and grandchildren will be everlasting. This quote from her favorite bedtime story that she read to all of her grandchildren says it perfectly.

“I love you forever, I like you for always, as long as we’re living, our mommy you’ll be.”

Marjorie’s Service will be held on Wednesday August 19th, 2026 at 11:00 at                                                                                                                    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints                                                                                                                                                          660 W 200 N                                                                                                                                                                                                             Smithfield, UT 84335

Visitation will be from 9:30-10:15 with a private family visitation from 10:15-10:30.

The graveside service will be held at Smithfield City Cemetery                                                                                                                                    300 E Center St, Smithfield, UT 84335

Lunch reception to follow graveside service.                                                                                                                                                                 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints                                                                                                                                                                660 W 200 N Smithfield, UT 84335

Funeral home:

Cache Valley Mortuary                                                                                                                                                                                                    435-787-8514