Obituaries

WILLIAM (BILL) JOHNSTON

May 27, 1925 – April 14, 2018

On Saturday, April 14, 2018 at the age of 92, Bill Johnston passed away peacefully at West Park Manor. He was surrounded by his family.

Dad will be sadly missed by his wife May, to whom he was married for seventy years; his children, Jack Johnston, Jim Johnston (Lynda), Beverley Blomert (Dave), Barbara Lobb (John); eleven grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Jean Dyck (Bill) and brother J. Frank Johnston (Hazel).

Born and raised in St. James, Dad attended Linwood Elementary School and the original St. James Collegiate. He was a proud Navy Veteran having served overseas as a signalman during World War II. After returning from the war, he and Mom were married and embarked upon their seventy-year journey together. While raising their family, Dad worked as a travelling salesman and many years as a pharmaceutical sales representative. Mom and Dad purchased King’s Florist in the mid-seventies, a business that they ran until their retirement. Along the way, they loved spending time at their cottage at Sioux Narrows where Dad spent hours turning a one room fishing lodge into a warm family cottage that was enjoyed by the entire family for many years.  Happy memories created there still hold a special spot in all our hearts.

Dad was an avid sportsman, curler, and golfer. He was a long-time member and former president of the Deer Lodge Curling Club and was extremely proud of the lifetime membership that they bestowed upon him. He was an active member and elder at the Deer Lodge United Church.

Dad was actively involved in the lives of his children and grandchildren. He could always be found at their sporting events, concerts or any of their activities. He was so proud of them all. We will miss him dearly.

A private family gathering will be taking place on Saturday, April 21, 2018.  If friends so desire, donations may be made in his name to a charity of their choice.