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Glenn Johnston Obituary
Glenn was born to mother Dallas and Clutha (Layton) Johnston on Dec. 26th, 1942 in Mesa, Maricopa County, AZ. Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Janice (Johnston) Austin Webb, stepfather Joe B. Harvey, and brother-in-law Chester Lamoreaux. Glenn joined the U.S. Army right after high school then later served a two-year mission in Peru for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He attended Brigham Young University (BYU) in Provo, Utah where he married Maxine Bays on August 28th, 1970. He earned a Master's Degree in Education from Adams State University in Alamosa, Colorado. Glenn was a teacher for 30+ years in the Ignacio School District in Ignacio, Colorado, where he taught Spanish and English at the local junior high and high school. His love of kids and education continued as he took on the responsibilities as the junior high school football coach and drove a school bus for the school district.
Glenn served on the Bayfield Town Council and he also served in many important ward and stake callings within his church. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.
Glenn is survived by his wife Maxine; daughter, Lisa (Darryl) Osborne; son, Brett (Amanda) Johnston ; sister, Betty Lamoreaux; brother, Carroll (Kelda) Johnston; granddaughters, Elle Osborne, Kennedy Osborne, and Peyton Johnston; and grandsons, Breckin Osborne, Landin Johnston, Camron Johnston, and Chase Johnston.
Visitation will be held on Friday from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at Hood Mortuary and on Saturday from 9-10 a.m. at the Bayfield LDS Church. A service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Bayfield.
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September 18, 2016
To 'Neighbor Maxine',
We want you to know that we absolutely love having shared so many years with you and Glenn right next door. Hearing his voice every time we spoke, whether in person or on the phone, saying, "Hello neighbor" brightened many days.
You and your family are so very dear to us. We love you as our own family.
God bless all of you and your loved ones.
Love,
The Stephenson family, or as Glenn would say, "...neighbors to the west".
Martha Dyer
September 12, 2016
Glenn was a true bright spot, every day.
Martha Dyer
Danny Jaques
September 11, 2016
I had the pleasure of knowing Glenn as a student, a colleague, and as a friend. Glenn and I arrived at Ignacio JHS in the same year. He as a teacher and myself as a student. Always a positive and happy person, Glenn often introduced himself as Glenn D. Johnston. And he would say, "You know what the "D" stands for?... Delightful!" Glenn was indeed that! My prayers are with he and his family. God Speed, Mr. J! Thank you for making me a better man!
Tom and Karen Silva
September 10, 2016
Mrs. Johnston,
Karen and I offer our deepest sympathy and condolences to you and all of your family. I had the greatest time in all three years (our 9th grade year was spent in JR High that year) of Dr. J's spanish class. I will always remember fondly watching spanish speaking movies eating M&M's while Dr. J translated. He was one of the most kind hearted and caring teacher that I had the pleasure of knowing.
I still look for tape on the outside door of a hotel room, which was Dr. J's "tell" if anyone got out of the room on our Spanish trips to Albuquerque. When we get back to Albq. we will stop in at Pancho's and run the flag up for one more serving of Dr. J memories.
May God Bless his soul, and watch over you all with Dr. J at his right hand.
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Kirk Coppinger
September 9, 2016
Maxine, we were greatly saddened to hear of Glenn's passing. Please know that even though we can't make it to the services our thoughts and prayers are with you. Glenn was always so wonderful with our family. He used to say hello to Emily every Sunday and let her rub his head. He also came back and sat down next to me every Sunday and would jokingly say "hello, I'm brother Johnston who might you be?" His sense of humor is awesome! I miss him already. Excited that he and Emily are both free from the challenges that so restricted them here in life. Thank God and our elder Brother for the great Plan of Redemption and for the blessings of the temple. We will see them again soon! All our best and fondest to you in this difficult time. Kirk Coppinger
DEBBIE VALENCIA
September 9, 2016
MAXINE, LISA, BRETT AND FAMILIES, MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO ALL OF YOU. GLEN WAS A VERY NICE PERSON AND GREAT COLLEGUE. I REMEMBER THE DAY AT THE FOURCORNERS REHAB WHEN I SAW HIM IN A ROOM AND WENT IN TO TALK WITH HIM. I HAD MY GRANDSONS WITH ME AND GLEN TALKED TO THEM ABOUT BEING HEALTHY AND TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF SO THAT THEY WOULDNT LOOSE A LEG LIKE HE DID. HE JOKED WITH THE BOYS ABOUT WIGGLING HIS TOES EVEN THOUGH THEY WERENT THERE HE COULD STILL FEEL THEM MOVING HE MADE THE BOYS LAUGH.
FATHER IN HEAVAN HAS OPENED HIS ARMS TO WELCOME GLEN INTO PARADISE. AMEN
DEBBIE VALENCIA
carmella olguin
September 8, 2016
Mr.Johnston was a great teacher. when a person seen him any where he always had a smile and always remembered which student a person was . He will be missed . Condolences to Maxine,Lisa,Brett and Family
Fred & Corby Achierno
September 8, 2016
Glenn was an incredible individual who is going to be missed. Your smile was always infectious and we will cherish the memories we have of you. Rest in peace!
Luke Brown
September 8, 2016
Great teacher and friend, and he always had a smile on his face and a positive attitude. He will be missed greatly.
Scott and Barb. Eichhorst
September 8, 2016
he was such a sweet man always a smile for everyone and a bit of joking love that and his devotion to family and his way of life. A true loving and kind spirit.
Athenia Howard
September 8, 2016
My condolence to Maxine and your family, Glenn will be missed. Love you from Nancy and Athenia.
September 8, 2016
Love and miss my sweet Uncle Glennie. Such a humble and loving man. I will love and miss you every day. Love your favorite niece, Connie
September 7, 2016
Oh I'm so sad, we lost a good man. My thoughts are with Maxine and Family. Karla
Chelsea Hudson (Dean)
September 7, 2016
Such a sweet man and a great teacher...had such a fun Spanish class. Condolences, love, and warm wishes to his wife and family.
Melissa Silva
September 7, 2016
My condolences to his Family. Mr J was an amazing teacher loved him.
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