John Edward Johnston
March 12, 1936 ~ October 17, 2014
John Edward (Eddie) Johnston was born in Cotulla, TX on March 12, 1936. He passed away in New Braunfels TX on Friday Oct 17, 2014 at the age of 78 after a short illness. He is survived by his wife Rosemary Zaplac Johnston, and his three sons and their families: Dale and Sharlot Johnston, sons Alex and Austin of China Grove TX , and daughter Heather Johnston of Trenton MI, Bill Johnston, daughters Shannon Anderson and Jamie Lewis of Austin TX.
Russel and Kelli Johnston, sons Kyle and Tyler, of New Braunfels TX. In addition, he is also survived by his brother Tom Jim Johnston of New Braunfels TX.
He was preceded in death by his parents WC and Sybil Farley Johnston of San Diego TX.
The memorial service will be held at 2 PM on Saturday October 25, 2014 at Oakwood Baptist Church, 2154 Texas 337 Loop, New Braunfels, TX 78130
In lieu of flowers please send any donations to Buddy Murphy at the Good Samaritan Rescue Mission, P.O. Box 65, Corpus Christi, Texas 78403, http://goodsamcc.org/
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Rosemary and Family, We send our love, prayers and sympathy to all of you. We will all miss Eddie. He was a part of family so many wonderful years. God bless each of you. Love, Jerry & Jim Pearl
Eddie was the neatest guy with so much personality & a great sense of humor. He was an excellent story teller who was loved by everyone. He will be missed. Rosemary, you are in my prayers along with your family. I treasure the day some of us visited with you two in April of 2012. It was a fun & memorable day for me.
Rosemary and to your family, I was so sorry to hear this news. My husband and I will be praying for you and your family.
So sorry for the loss of Eddie. He was the first friend I made, when I moved to Texas. I will miss him and our conversations.
I spent hundreds of hours telling stories and listening to Eddie. I always looked forward to viisiting him and Rosemary. I think he was one of the best teller of stories I have ever known. He was a great friend who I have known for over 50 years. One day Robert Jones, Donny Wyche, Eddie Copenhaver and myself were at the Spot when Eddie drove up in his budweiser truck. I told every one to hurry and by a budweiser beer before Eddie came in to restock the Spot. I will always have good memories of a good and loveable man.
Uncle Eddie never met a stranger and always had a new adventure… never a dull moment. A man who truly lived life!!.. May we all live with such enthusiasm. He will be missed for sure by many! Rest in Peace my dear Uncle…
So sorry to hear about Eddie’s passing. Have been praying for all of you. Love You, Aunt Nellie
You will be missed.
My prayers are with the family.
I will miss my Dear Brother, Eddie had a heart of gold. He would always let me use his truck when I was here, before I moved to New Braunfels from Cal.
My biggest regret for not moving to Canyon Lake was my budding friendship with Eddie. He was a great help when we were searching for a builder. Thanks for introducing us Tom! My condolences to your family.
We send love and our sympathy to you, Rosemary, and to all your family. We have such great memories of our friend, Eddie. He will be remembered well.
Eddie, we will all miss you.
Dear Rosemary and Family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss of Eddie. He was such a positive and upbeat person who always had a smile on his face! He had a great enthusiam for life and always had something exciting going on to share with you! I am sure he never met a stranger! I was so pleased when about four years ago he took the time to come out to my son James Keliehor’s cheese company to visit with us! It was wonderful getting to see and visit with Eddie. He was always the same which was such a comforting feeling as his friend through the years! Both my sons, James and David, thought very highly of Eddie because of who he was and also as a friend to their dad, Johnnie. He will be sorely missed by all his friends as we all need happy smiling people in our lives! God Bless each of you as you now face this walk on earth without Eddie at your side. Much love from me and mine! Kathleen Cawthon, James and David Keliehor and Families
World won’t be the same without Eddie around to brighten up everyone’s lives. Rosemary, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Brother Roloff always quoted this when someone lost a loved one: “The wounds of sorrow always heal clean when the grace of GOD is applied in its abundance.” Sorry I won’t get to attend the Memorial Service. Will try to stop by there sometime on my way to Corpus Christi. Love you guys. Hang in there. Connie Lyons
Rosemary& family– I’m shocked and saddened to hear of Eddie’s death. My heart goes out to you all. It was 3 years yesterday that Doug passed away. I feel your pain…I am so sorry I won’t be able to attend. Know I’m praying for you all. Carolyn
Eddie was a ladies’ man and a man’s man. In other words, everyone liked him. He made every situation happier and funnier. I met Eddie through the Shaklee business in 1971 and for many decades had great times with Eddie, Rosemary, their boys and our many mutual friends. I should also mention that Eddie Johnston was a very generous man. He will be remembered with many a smile. Bob Giddens, Orlando
I only met Eddie once at a Shaklee convention but heard about him through the years. He was a good man. I am sorry to hear he has left this life so soon, but I will be happy to see him again in the Next Life. The Life with no sorrow, no tears and no separation. Come, Lord Jesus. God bless all of your family.
God bless your family in this time but do now that the Lord has finally brought home your father. God bless you and celebrate the new life he is now in… David and Mike
So sorry to hear about your loss. I am sure he is in no pain and a better place than we are. Love to all. Linda………….
My condolences to the Johnston family. I still have wonderful memories from our trips and conferences pertaining to the Shaklee business. May God bless you and give you comfort at this time and the days, weeks, and months to come. Stay close to Rosemary and help her face life without her husband.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry to hear about Eddie. Have wonderful memories back in Kingsville, always remember the train ride he had when we were young.
Your Family are in our Prayers
Eddie and I have been friends since I was 14 and he was 10. We played sand lot football and basketball together. We went to church together. I loved him very dearly and will miss him greatly.
Eddie and I have been friends since I was 14 and he was 10. We played sand lot football and basketball together. We went to church together. I loved him very dearly and will miss him greatly.
Our thoughts and prayers r with each of you!
My condolences to the Johnston Family. It has been far too long since I last saw Ed Johnston. I’m sorry he is gone, I will miss him. Seeing his photo again after so many years brought back dozens of happy, magical and funny childhood memories. I am grateful for the many times, Ed and Rosemary welcomed us to their home, where we (Dad, Bob Giddens and Bob my brother) spent the weekend at least once or twice per year, skiing on Canyon Lake, hiking in the Hill Country, tubing down the river and eating gingerbread men from Naeglin’s Bakery. It was a time we always looked forward to and will never forget. Thank you for your hospitality and friendship. Thank you for all the special times. With loving memory, Michelle
Dearest Rosemary and family, We will remember Eddie’s caring and creative ways – a smile for everyone. We send our love with deepest sympathy. May you feel the Lord’s loving arms holding you tight during this difficult time. Love, prayers and hugs from Ted & Karen
I met him once and shared lunch with him and Russell a couple years ago in San Diego, Tx. Great guy. I am sure he will be missed dearly. Thoughts and prayers out there for you and yours.
Dear Rosemary, Eddie has been on my mind often over recent weeks. Today I did a search, for the phone numbers I used did not work. I learned that he passed away in October. I know now why he has been on my mind. I think the LORD has ways of bring to our mind people in certain circumstances. I am praying for you, Rosemary, and for your family. I would love to talk to you sometime. Please call me or send your phone number. My number is 469-222-6414. I am filled with wonderful memories of Eddie and you, from Israel to Texas! I am remembering you in prayer especially over these days of Thanksgiving. May the LORD comfort and bless you and your family. Love, Janet