Clarity Jessicalaura Johnson, also known by her family as “Baby Luv,” “Clair Bear,” and “Calamity,” was born on February 11, 2010, in Springfield, Oregon. She passed on September 30, 2024.
She was adored by her mother, Brittini (Denham) Giffen, and her supportive stepfather, John Giffen and Father Ronald Johnson. Her sister, Chloe Thistle, will cherish their sisterly memories, along with Clarity’s grandparents, Christine and Joe Johnson, Bill and Diane Denham, and Paula and Ernie Ogle.
In her 14 years, Clarity was a bright and eager student. She was a freshman at Creswell High School, where she excelled academically.
Soaring high in her academic pursuits, Clarity was a remarkable student who achieved the Presidential Gold Level Academic Excellence Award for 2023 and 2024. She earned Outstanding Achievement Awards in both Social Studies and Mathematics for the same years.
A testament to her relentless commitment, she remained on the Honor Roll for all four quarters of her three consecutive school years, with a 3.9 GPA. Clarity’s passion for leadership and business was evident as she excelled to become the Oregon Statewide Future Business Leaders of America FBLA 4th place winner, illustrating her ability to shine in competitive environments.
Her involvement with HOSA, a student organization working with the Department of Education and Health Science Education, and FBLA highlighted her ambition and dedication to her dreams and the community. She had already begun to pave the way for herself, showing what the determination of a young mind can achieve. She wanted to be a pilot.
Her heart held an enormous love for animals, especially her loyal husky, Crowley. She rode horses with grace, played the piano and guitar and sang in the choir, and did ballet. Clarity was on the JV volleyball team for Creswell High School and was player #1.
Her time with us was a testament to how a single life, no matter how brief, can make an immense impact.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 3:00 PM at Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel. Family is asking in lieu of flowers please make a donation in Clarity’s name to God’s Dogs Rescue at www.godsdogsrescue.org or Cat Rescue & Adoption Network at www.catrescues.org.