Douglas Johnston Obituary


DOUGLAS MERLE JOHNSTON
January 28, 1948 ~ August 14, 2018

Douglas "Doug" passed away on August 14, 2018 surrounded by family at the Ray Hickey Hospice House in Vancouver, Washington.

Doug grew up in Ridgefield, graduated from Ridgefield High School in 1966 and went on to serve in the Army Reserves. He worked for Clark County for 34 years and retired as the Director of General Services.

He made many dear friends as he pursued various hobbies through the years. His humor, story telling ability and willingness to help others will be missed.

Doug is survived by his mother, Adele Johnston; wife, Sandy; siblings, Molly Miner (Ken), LouAnn Tabor (Jay), Lyle Johnston and Miles Johnston (Lauretta).

Internment will be private. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.

Donations may be made to the Ray Hickey Hospice House.
Please sign his Guest Book at
www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Aug. 26, 2018.
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To the best big brother ever. Days will turn into years, but I will have you close in my heart forever. You will be missed...I can't even measure how much. We love you...till we meet again.

Molly Johnston Miner

September 10, 2018

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you at this time.

Louise and Karen Schleicher

August 30, 2018

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to your entire family. Please know that the God of all comfort has loving concern for you at this time, at Psalm chapter 34 verse 18. I know you will miss your precious loved one every day, may God give you strength, peace and loving memories. Ann Smith

August 28, 2018

To Sandy and Doug's entire family:
We are so very sorry for your loss.
Words can never fully express our condolences.

Skeets and Connie King

August 27, 2018

So Sorry for your loss.

Judd Parks

August 26, 2018

To the Johnson family, deepest condolences at the lose of your son, brother, and brother-in-law.

Lu Ann Engelhardt

August 26, 2018

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