Earl Johnston
RONAN — Earl William Johnston, age 76, passed away at his residence, on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, a few days short of his birthday. He was born on Nov. 16, 1943, in Kalispell, the son of Glen Joseph and Evelyn Regina (Mohn) Johnston.
Like a diamond, Earl had many facets. He was a railroad worker, a baker, a foreman for Ravalli fixing snow plows and sanding trucks, and finally a rancher in Ronan.
He was kind to all and would give a home to rescue dogs. He acquired 11 of them, plus many cats and kittens. He gave me a home also and taught me how to run his ranch. Being a homeless city boy, I knew nothing about ranch work, but he taught me in the five years I took care of him.
He was better to me than anyone I ever met and was a father figure and a friend. He loved his pets and wanted me to take care of them as he did and give them a good life, which I promised to do.
The world is poorer with his passing but the “big ranch” in the sky just got richer. Go get them Earl. His foreman and friend … Randy.
There are no services for Earl planned at this time. Memories and condolences may be sent to the family at: www.lakefuneralhomeandcremation.com. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
