David Johnston

David James Johnston, age 84, of St. Johns, MI passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at Carveth Village, Middleville, Michigan.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns Chapel on Friday, November 7, 2008 at 6:30 P.M. Visitation will be held on Friday from 4:30 P.M. until the time of service. Burial will take place at Maple Hill Cemetery Cadillac, Michigan.

David was born in Charlevoix, Michigan on March 1, 1924, the son of Clarence and Annie (Gaunt) Johnston. He attended East Jordan High School, and attended MSU where he received his accounting degree. On October 16, 1946 David married Patricia E. "Trixie" Knapp in Cadillac, Michigan. Patricia passed away on September 2, 2006. He served in the U.S. Army in WW II in the 104th Infantry Division, Timberwolves, Combat Division.

David worked as the personnel director for BF Goodrich in Cadillac, also as a controller for the GLENN Corporation in Michigan. He also worked as a salesmaster for Lorenz/Buege Buick in Lansing. David resided most of his life in St. Johns. He enjoyed down hill skiing at Caberfae, mowing his lawn in the sunshine. He also enjoyed having his private pilot license since 1948. David was also very supportive of his wife and her involvement with operating "Trixies Pixies". He was a member of First United Methodist Church in St Johns, Michigan and Kiwanis of Manistee.

Survivors include his daughter Veronica Johnston of St. Johns, two sons; David Johnston of Greenville, SC, and Daniel and Brenda Johnston of Wayland, MI, and five grandchildren and his dog Bosco. He was predeceased by his wife Trixie, daughter Patricia K. Johnston on June 2, 2004, brother George, and sister Marie.

Family request donations to American Lung Association or Clinton County Humane Society. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com the family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns Chapel St. Johns, Michigan.

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