Evelyn R. Johnston, 81, died of cancer Tuesday, July 3rd at a nursing home in Choteau, Montana.
Evelyn was born at Sioux Pass, north of Sidney, Montana, on November 15, 1930 to Alfred and Rosa (Powell) Anderson. She graduated from Sidney High School and attended Business College in Seattle, Washington. She then moved to Helena and worked for various state offices including the Attorney General and Secretary of State. Evelyn married John Johnston in Helena on September 15, 1951. Both John and Evelyn were longtime members of First Assembly of God Church in Helena. In 2011 Evelyn moved to Choteau to be closer to her daughter.
Evelyn is survived by her son Darrell (Martha) Johnston of Kingwood, Texas, her daughter Donna (Mike) Manuel of Choteau, grandchildren Jeremy and Julie Johnston of Kingwood, Texas, Jon Manuel of Fairfield and Jayden Manuel of Great Falls, and four great-grandchildren.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband John in 1998, her parents, three sisters, Olga, Luella, and Leona, and her brother, Arthur.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at First Assembly of God Church, 2210 Dodge Avenue in Helena. Please visit www.aswfuneralhome.com to share memories of Evelyn or offer condolences.
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Bonnie & Jim McFarland says
So sorry to hear of Evelyn’s passing. We enjoyed her friendship and working with her over the years. Her spirt and organization were refreshing. We send our sincere sympathy.
Jim & Bonnie
Dick Hausken says
Darrell and Donna,
I was saddened to hear of the death of your mother. We lived next door to you when we were all growing up and it seems so long ago. Your Mom was always so nice and and pleasant to be around – she was a great neighbor.
Dick Hausken
JANICE SCHENK says
Darrell and Donna and Families, So sorry for the loss of your Mother, she was just a great lady. Jan
Rose Piper says
Donna and family i am so sorry to hear about evelyn passing away. She was a very nice lady and i enjoyed talking to her when she lived at the waterford. I know that she loved all of you very much she was always talking about her family, She was vewry proud of all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time,
T. Kelly says
Please accept my heartfelt sympathies. My heart goes out to the family. Death is something we will never get use to. In fact, God’s Word refers to death as an enemy. (1 Corinthians 15:26) Very soon our loving Heavenly Father, Jehovah God, will remove death once and for all and give us the opportunity to see our loved ones again here on the earth.
Vince Justice says
I am happy for Evelyn that she is finally home w/ her family and the Lord, a beautiful lady that will be sorely missed here. She brightened the lives of many, and she continues to do so now in heaven! VInce J