Wells L. Johnson

Wells L. Johnson, 73, of Gilbert, Arizona, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 21, 1951, in Salt Lake City, Utah, Wells was raised in Utah initially and later in Las Vegas where he became the Nevada State Wrestling Champion. A devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he was a remarkable man who embodied the character, strength, and values reflective of his Church teachings. He was always eager to be of service to others; and his kind and gentle soul blessed countless lives.

Wells was honored to serve a mission in Bolivia and loved regaling his children and grandchildren with the lessons and experiences therefrom. While he attended Southern Utah University before finishing his degree at the University of Phoenix; he was a loyal and avid fan of BYU Cougars Football. Wells married his eternal companion, Ruth Ann Martinez in the St. George Temple on January 20, 1973, and moved around quite a bit before finally calling Gilbert, Arizona home where they spent the last several decades.

Always young at heart, it was common to see Wells wrestling playfully with his sons, bringing laughs to his wife and daughter, and spoiling his grandkids with stories. He certainly lived a full life of giving, loving, and sharing, and leaves behind an incredible legacy of the same in his family.

He is survived by his loving wife, Ruth Ann; his three children: Shanna (Matt) Helm, Wells (Morgan), and Gary (Krista); his eight grandchildren: Matthew & Chandler Helm, Bella &Wells Johnson, and Gary, Dallin, Sadie, & Violet Johnson; his four sisters: Becky, Bonnie, Sherri & Michelle; and three brothers: Ronald, Lamont, & Michael.

He is now reunited with his loved ones, his parents, Wells and Daphney, and his brother, Mark, who have preceded him in returning Home to our Heavenly Father.

Services celebrating Wells’ life will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1100 N. Cooper Road, Gilbert, Arizona 85233.

Flowers are welcome or donations to the Wounded Warrior Project in honor of Wells’ relentless support for our veterans who defend our freedoms.

Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.