Howard Johnston

Howard J. Johnston, 65, of Mondovi, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, at his home.
He was born May 23, 1951, in Mondovi, a son of the late Ray and Harriet (Hurtley) Johnston. Howard married Barbara Fleming on Dec. 8, 1973, and later divorced but remained a constant friendship. He loved his job patrolling road maintenance in the Town of Dover. Preceding that, he was an over-the-road truck driver. Howard was an avid hunter and was proud to have shot a large doe after six years of disabled hunting. He also enjoyed drag racing, tractor pulls and especially softball—playing or watching it. Howard was honored to be a part of the Mondovi Softball Association and a supporter of the Mondovi Youth Baseball Association and was delighted to see the new field coming together for the community.
He enjoyed time spent with friends over a cup of coffee at the White Pig. He had a passion for hunting and softball, but his true passion was his grandchildren and he was devoted to them unconditionally.
Howard will be sadly missed by his son, Jason “Sowie” (DeDe); grandchildren, Jayla and Jesse; siblings, Larry (Linda L.), Jerry, Ray (Laurie) and Jackie Spoo; special friend, Patricia; step-grandchildren, Jon Myren, Coy Myren, Cam Myren, Raelyn Myren, Alayna Myren and Cole Myren; other relatives and many dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister-in-law, Linda M. Johnston.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, Dec. 2, at 11 a.m. at Our Savior’s United Methodist Church, Mondovi, with Pastor Dale Engen officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Park Cemetery.
A memorial gathering will be held on Thursday, Dec. 1, from 4 until 7 p.m. at the Talbot Family Funeral Home Mondovi Chapel, and again on Friday from 10 a.m. until the hour of the service at the church.
Please share your memories or condolences online at www.talbotfuneralhomes.com.