Layna (Johns) Haderlie

A beloved wife, mother, and friend, Layna (Johns) Haderlie, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 8, 2022, after bravely enduring many years with Alzheimer’s disease. She fought until the very end to stay with her family but has been lovingly welcomed by family and friends on the other side of the veil, especially her parents who she missed for many years.

Layna was born on September 16, 1946, in Afton, WY. She is the youngest child and only daughter of Albert and Arlene Johns. She has two older brothers, Delman A. and Farrel L. Layna graduated from Star Valley High School in 1965 and attended BYU. While attending BYU, she married Ronald Gale Haderlie on December 9, 1967. Over the next 10 years, they welcomed a son, Kade R., and two daughters, Kyliann and Kamilyn. They were sealed as a family for time and all eternity in the Logan, UT temple on April 26, 1980.

Layna spent her entire life in Afton except for a short period of time when she lived in Provo, UT, while attending BYU. Layna worked many jobs throughout her life and worked side by side with her husband to run a dairy farm and a feed mill for many years. Of all the jobs she had, being a mom to her three kids was her most important job. Her kids were everything to her and she loved them with all her heart. She supported them in everything they did and sacrificed much on their behalf. She was a loving grandma to seven grandchildren whom she loved dearly.

Layna is known and loved by many people in the valley. She followed in her mom’s footsteps by serving others and was often found delivering a home cooked meal to someone. She is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and expressed her deep testimony of the Savior through her example of love and service. Even while battling breast cancer, she was always thinking of her family and others before herself.

While battling Alzheimer’s disease, she was blessed to be cared for and cherished by her husband, Ron, as well as many friends and family members. Although we will miss her tremendously, we rejoice that she is at peace and has been reunited with her parents and brothers.

Layna was preceded in death by father, Albert, her mother, Arlene, and her brothers, Delman and Farrel. She is survived by her husband, Ron, and her children Kade Haderlie, Kyliann (Kasey) Erickson, and Kamilyn (Raymond) Ball. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Kyler, Madison, Kasen, Kaden, Jackson, Kaytlin, and Evan.

The family is grateful to everyone for their care and concern of Layna over the last few years, especially those close friends who cared for her and checked on her regularly.

Viewings will be held on Friday, December 16th from 6-8 p.m. and on Saturday, December 17th from 10 to noon. Both viewings will be held at Schwab Mortuary. A private family service will be held in lieu of a public funeral. She will be buried at the Afton Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers and meals, please hug your loved ones and hold them close this Christmas season.