Johnston, Greg
GREGORY STANFORD "PAPA" JOHNSTON, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully with his family around him on Friday July 13, 2018 at St. Michaels Palliative Care, at the age of 86.
GREGORY STANFORD "PAPA" JOHNSTON, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully with his family around him on Friday July 13, 2018 at St. Michaels Palliative Care, at the age of 86.
Greg is survived by his four children; Michael Johnston of Coalhurst, Lori (Claude) Reimer of Edmonton, Lynn Hucker of Kingman, AZ and Lisa (Tom) Samstag of Kingman, AZ.; grandchildren Marcus (Whitney) Johnston, Brianna (Evan) Seitz, Jesse (Monique) Reimer, Christine Reimer, Colton and Logan Samstag, Chris (Brenda) Hucker, Alannah and Shaun Hucker; and great-grandchildren, Huxley Johnston, Lenox Seitz, Eleanor Kalthoff, and James Hucker. Greg is also survived by the huge Twomey family, as well as former wife and friend June Spencer, and special friends Erv, Jo, and family. Greg also leaves behind many cherished friends at West Highland Estates (where he spent the last 13 years of his life) and throughout the Lethbridge/Coalhurst area. He faced his death from congestive heart failure with courage knowing he had a good life living on borrowed time.
He is pre-deceased by his parents Stanford Russell Johnston and Grace Agnes Johnston, his sister, Lois Margaret "Peggy" Twomey, and daughter-in-law, Cheryl Johnston.
Greg's sharp wit and exceptional sense of humor will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Fortunately (or unfortunately for some), he passed this sense of a quick comment on to his children, who have certainly passed it on to his grandchildren.
Many special thanks to the staff at St. Michael's Health Centre-Palliative Care Unit for the exceptional care of our father.
"I read the Obituaries this morning...
Why do people die in alphabetical order?"
He would have liked that one.
As per Greg's request, no funeral service will be held. Memorial donations may be made to the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation in support of the Heart Function Clinic, 960 9 St South, Lethbridge, AB, T1K 1W5.
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We were very sorry to hear of Greg's passing! We had missed seeing him on our daily walks around West Highlands lake. We always stopped and had a friendly chat and of course a good chuckle! We will miss his friendly Hello! Sue Meredith and Ros Annis
Will alway Reiner poppa Johnston walking his little white dog passed our house everyday. Always had a kind word and ready for conversation. He will be missed
Mike and all Johnston family. Very sad to hear of Greg's s passing. Our thoughts are with everyone. We never got our last 'Rum' with him....but our remembering of good times and laughs with Greg will remain. Doug and Jeannie..
Mike & family, so sorry to hear of your dads passing. I know you have many wonderful memories that you will cherish. Thinking of you!
A wonderful friend. Will be truly missed. Hugs to whole family ??
Greg, your sense of humor, your friendship with our family and your spirit will always be remembered and cherished by all of us in the Fehr family. Rest in Peace friend...and one last time..."Shut up Suitor !"
My heart goes out to you my friend Michael. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
We are so sorry for your loss. Greg will truly be missed by all that knew him. I loved his wit and giggles. ????
Dear Mike and family, So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Our two Dad's (Paul and Greg) were quite the pair on the corner there in Coalhurst. They enjoyed each others company and had some good laughs there and at West Highlands. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this time. With sympathy, Sandy and Jim