Grandchildren Johnson

Alice Pollard did not have a large family: four children. All lived to adulthood: Jay died at 35 unmarried, Louis died at 59, Melvin at 71 and Thelma at 86. There were 3 grandchildren for Alice, only two before the death of her husband. While the children remained in Utah, I locate two granddaughters passing away in California and have been unable to locate the third, a grandson.

Louis Pollard Johnson was born 14 May 1895 in Salt Lake, marrying here in 1916 Miss Dorothy Ann White. In 1930, on the US Federal Census he states he is an accountant at a bank. Louis and Dorothy have two daughters on this record, Dorothy W and Elaine. It is an interesting note that a few blocks, or down the street is the Goddard family, from which Dorothy Wanda Johnson will get her husband Claude A Goddard. Elaine will marry William A Nixon.
Louis' death certificate gives his death as May 21, 1954, stating he is retired, divorced, and his death from unknown but natural causes. His sister Thelma is the informant on this record. His obituary appeared in The Deseret News (evening edition) on Friday May 21, 1954 stating that he had died in a local hospital that morning; survivors noted were daughters, of Oakland, California; four grandchildren; one sister and one brother.

Thelma Johnson, 18 Oct 1898 - 28 Feb 1984, married Jonas Thomas Ryser 14 Jun 1923 in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. Jonas passed away about six months before their 50th anniversary in 1973. Thelma was involved in the 15th ward as she grew up and after her marriage. She was a former member of the LDS Primary General Board, and composed many song for children. Thelma belonged to the Opera Appreciation Club, and was organist for the Larkin Funeral Hoome for 40 years.
The 1930 census says Jonas was director of a grain and feed company, and his obituary published January 18, 1973 states he was director, sectretary and manager of the Bailey Feed Company. Thelma and Jonas had no children, but were close to her cousin Lucile Backman Glade, and enjoyed the company of her daughters. Thelma's obituary lists survivors as sister-in-law Ruth Johnson, nephew Keith and niece Elaine Nixon of Sacramento, California.

Melvin Johnson, 16 Feb 1901 - 24 Feb 1972 married Ruth C Jones in Ogden in 1933. She was born in New Jersey in 1906. He was credit manager for the Utah Fire Clay company and also the Interpace Company. His obituary, published in the Salt Lake Tribune states further that he was a member of the Elks and LDS Church. He was survived by his wife and his son Keith. Melvin is buried at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.

Jay Leslie Johnson, born Dec 19, 1904 died Sep 10, 1937 in an accident at his work at the Utah Fire Clay Company, when he was caught in a brick press. The news article of his accident states that it appeared he had reached in to pick something out. Jay had also worked for the Davis & Howe Foundry. He had served a mission, noted in the 15th Ward history. He is buried in the Salt Lake City Cemetery