1950 – 2016

Donald Gordon Johnston passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 7, 2016 in Kamloops, BC at 66 years of age. Don is survived by his loving wife, Leslee; sons, Aaron (Candice), Paul (Dianna) three granddaughters Abbi, Frankie, and Jorja; sister, Muriel McGoran (Mike), brother, Bernard, brother in law, Bill Dodge and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by both parents, Tom and Toni Oats and oldest sister, Maryteen Dodge.
Don will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Don was born in Nelson BC and lived in Salmo, BC until the age of 12, when he moved to Merritt BC with his family. He graduated from Merritt Secondary in 1969 and then pursued a career as a heavy duty mechanic. In 2011 he retired from Highland Valley Copper after 38 years of service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Don’s memory to the ALS Society. 615 Victoria St. Kamloops, BC V2C 2B3
A Celebration of Life will take place at 11:00am on Thursday, September 15, 2016 in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel. 285 Fortune Drive.

Condolences may be expressed at www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

• Date : 2016-09-07
• Location : Kamloops, B.C.