Hector Ivan “John” Johnston passed away peacefully on January 2, 2010 at Broadmead Lodge, Victoria, where he had resided for the past two years. He is survived by his brother L. R. (Bud) Johnston (Florence) of Red Deer, AB, nieces Marilyn (Feddo) Oosterhuis, Susan (Orest) Kostyniuk, Penny (Dale) Ullrich and Wendy (Wayne) Richardson, his nephew Stephen (Patricia) Johnston and his niece Sheila Johnston. He is also survived by brother-in-law George Scott, nieces and nephews, several great nieces and nephews and many dear friends. He was predeceased by his parents, his wife Bunty, and his sisters Leta and Iris. John was born February 9, 1922 in Sylvan Lake, AB and raised in Calgary. He joined the Calgary Highlanders during the Second World War and rose to the rank of lieutenant. In England, he met and married Bunty, the love of his life. After the war, they settled in Victoria where John began his career as a civil servant at the Victoria Land Title Office and later became manager of the Office of the Superintendent of Insurance in Victoria until his retirement. They loved to cruise and travelled the world. They were active for many years at the Gorge Vale Golf Club where John was Club President in 1955-56. Special thanks from the family to the staff and volunteers at Broadmead Lodge for their wonderful care and kindness. A Service will be held in MCCALL BROS. FAMILY CHAPEL, Johnson and Vancouver Streets, on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 1:00 p.m.
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Chris Mohns
Dear Kim & Family
Kim, we send our heart-felt regret for your loss. Chris was a kind and thoughtful person and the world is a sadder place without him.
Sincerely
Lenna Dallen & Ed Mathes