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for BEVERLY JOHNSTONE
Stephen Schneider
May 1, 2020
Still thinking of you to this day! France will always hold a special place in my heart because you inspired me to learn the language. You were tough and supportive to the core. I pray that all the children of this world have someone like you to learn and grow from
Ray Perriguey
April 14, 2012
The girl who held me when I cried when JFK was assassinated, who braved Drivers' Ed with me and who has all my life held a special place in my heart and mind. I'm so sad to learn of your passing.
Diana Garcia
March 31, 2012
Dear Ms J, you were truly and inspiration, a roll model, a friend an a great part of our goals and dreams. You will be always remember and appreciated by the great impact you made in our lives. THANK YOU for giving us all high dreams and hopes, THANK YOU for making our lives better, THANK YOU ... je suis sur que vous etes avec les anges dans un Paris parfait... a bientot
Melanie Christofferson
March 28, 2012
Miss J, you truly did make a difference! You will be missed... Thank you so much for everything you did for me and for all of your students.
Dawn Dean
March 26, 2012
Ms. J!!! You had a HUGE impact on my life. You instilled a love of language and foreign cultures in all of us. I am amazed at how learning just a little french has helped me bridge the gap when meeting new people. Some things I will miss: watching you and Mrs. Weaver acting a fool on your lunch break, listening to the CATS soundtrack in your office, giving us M&Ms during tests, going to the treat bucket on my birthday. I am now a teacher and I will keep your spirit alive in my classroom. Dawn Dean Class of 1989
Lily Holman
March 26, 2012
Dear Mrs.Johnstone, It has come to our surprise that GOD has taken so soon such a great human being. I will always be grateful for the wonderful chats you and I had. My daughters will always be grateful for everything you did for them. You will always live in our hearts and surroundings how can they forget you if they both learned to speak French thanks to you. Lee Ann & Moonshadow as myself will always appreciate your kindness. May you Rest in Peace and may God grant your family the strength needed to continue through this journey. If more teacher were like you this world would be a much better place!
Ty Burns
March 25, 2012
Ms. Johnstone,
God placed you in our lives for a reason. We are grateful for what you have taught us about life. Now you have received the greatest reward of all . . . Eternal Life with Our Heavenly Father.
Thank You and Job Well Done!
Jennifer Maya
March 25, 2012
I will miss Ms. Johnstone for the rest of my life. She has remained a part of my life since my sophmore year at Hanks in 1982. She was and is my favorite teacher of all time.
She taught me how to be a good teacher and instilled a love for all things French.
I am now looking for a teaching position in France and I owe it to Ms. J.
All of my love to her family. We students listened to loving stories about them in every class meeting.
Anabel Castaneda
March 24, 2012
Ms. J was one of the best teachers at Hanks High School. She did so much for her students and there was never a dull moment in her classroom. Her classroom reflected her personality and I will never forget her! I miss her so much, but know she is in peace.
Brittany Buffington
March 23, 2012
Madame Johnstone was more than just a great teacher, she was a great listener and a wonderful friend. (Buffy) El Paso
Josie Angerstein-Guzman
March 23, 2012
Madame J. taught me so much about teaching and enriching the lives of kids. I was extremely lucky to have her as a teacher, mentor and colleage. I will never forget the advice she blessed me with which I still use to this day while using her direct words when advising others. Merci, Madame J. for being an inspiration, a motivator and a tough cookie. God bless you and your family.
Denise M
March 23, 2012
She was a wonderful lady. I was really nervous speaking in a new language infront of people an she helped me over come it :) She was on top of the dress code an would tell me I should not be showing too much skin haha :) She was a wonderful teacher an lady
Amy Lee Pearsall
March 23, 2012
17 years after my graduation, I reached out to Ms. J to tell her I'd finally made it to Paris and to thank her again for being such a fantastic teacher. I was so delighted to hear back from her. Her passion for teaching and France fueled my own love for learning and travel. She encouraged her students to do and be their best, and I am a better person for having known her. Ms. J was pure life force, and I will always hold her in my heart. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
Ana Gonzalez
March 23, 2012
My heart brakes to know that a wonderful teacher, an inspiration and a person who loved so much has left us to be united with other amazing angels. Madame J. was the very best french teacher and a powerful woman who inspired each life she touched.
John Choi
March 23, 2012
Ms. J, the best life teacher ever. She may have taught French, but to some of us, she taught us how to live and to believe in your self. She helped us guide through rough times, making us stronger each time. She will be forever missed; however, let us rejoice on all the positive impact she had on so many people. Let us carry on her candle of love, compassion, and teaching and illuminate the world. We will truly miss you, but your legacy lives through us.
Salvador Garcia
March 23, 2012
Hands down, my favorite teacher at Hanks... and I was a nerd, so I had a lot of great teachers. Ms. J was an awesome woman, and a supportive friend that could always be counted on for a wise word of advice. I regret that I did not have a chance to say goodbye.
Nancy Gomez
March 23, 2012
Her class was a mini vacation to France! I loved to walk into her world and come out refreshed to face the day! I can proudly say I still speak French today and have flashbacks of her class frequently and smile. Love you Ms. J and may you rest in peace
Pat Wood
March 23, 2012
Beverly's presence at Hanks raised the standards for everyone. She was a devoted, gifted teacher with a wry sense of humor which everyone just loved. To lose her at such a young age is beyond sad. I am so sorry for her entire family's loss.
Erin Miller
March 23, 2012
Through the many lives that Ms. J. touched, she helped to make the world a better place. She inspired me to become a teacher, and modeled for me the type of teacher I wanted to be. We knew that Ms. J. truly cared about us, and that made us want to learn and do well. What a blessing she was to so many people.
Penny Flores
March 22, 2012
I have so many funny and beautiful memories of Ms. J....she was a truly extraordinary lady. I will forever be blessed to have been her student. She taught us so much more than French. Thank you for your compassion, your patience and your love for teaching. Rest in peace Ms. J, adieu.
Nick Rangel
March 22, 2012
My sincerest condolences to Ms. J's family. I was never in her class but she taught me much about life and being a better person. She touched everyone that she came in contact with. She is one of the reasons I am now a teacher. God Bless and Keep You in the palm of his hands Ms. J.
Daniel Martinez
March 22, 2012
I remember when I first got to Hanks many past and current students always spoke very highly of a teacher referred to as "Ms. J." I never had the opportunity to be in her class, but always heard nothing but great things from students that were fortunate enough to have her as a teacher.
I feel privileged to have shared a few conversations with Ms. J throughout my 4 years at Hanks. She was and will always be a Hanks institution.
Till we meet again...
Kim Garcia
March 22, 2012
I just miss you so much. I just miss you.
Nadia Al-Tabaa
March 22, 2012
It was an honor to be a student of Ms. J. She helped me on so many levels in my life and I looked forward to her class every year. She was a very special woman, and there will never be another woman like her. She was a true mentor and a true friend to me and I will never forget her. Love you Ms. J.
Petra Hoette
March 22, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the Johnstone family for such an enormous loss of one of the most incredible people I have ever met in my entire life. Ms J has touched so many lives, changed so many lives, mentored so many students, helped form so many personalities, bring so much good to this world...there are not enough words to express the many good deeds she did in her lifetime. It is such a tragic loss to all of us who were so blessed to have known her and who had the privilege of having been her student. She always gave a piece of her heart to all of us and it meant so much...
I will always treasure all of the memories and am so grateful for having been able to reconnect 25 years later to find the same fun, loving Ms J! She will be missed tremendously.
Praying for peace and healing for the family.
Jade (Fordham) McKenzie
March 22, 2012
Ms. J was a wonderful teacher and mentor to so many. I had the privilege of being one of her students in French. She was one of my favorite and most inspirational teachers. She will be greatly missed and fondly remembered!
Andrew Halatyn
March 22, 2012
Ms. J - it was an honor to work with you and I am grateful for the time you took to "talk shop" with me about the art of teaching. I will cherish the fact that AJ had you as his favorite high school teacher. Au revoir!
Nancy Pearsall
March 22, 2012
Mme. J, you were an inspiration every day. Your enthusiasm for both French and life were contagious. Thank you for brightening my high school years. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Carolyn Scott
March 22, 2012
Bev Anne, You have always been the Ethel to my Lucy antics. You have been my inspiration and my soul mate--whether it was teaching, coaching, crafting, or just plain antique shopping. I know God has another ANGEL by his side.
Carlitta Calhoun Harvey
March 22, 2012
Bev was my soroity sister at Tech and was an amazing and brainy person. I always thought I would see her again. My condolences to all the family. May God bless you in your greif. Love, Carlitta Calhoun Harvey
Rob Castro
March 22, 2012
Ms J, you will be dearly missed, you were one of the greatest persons I have ever met in my life. I met you in 1978 at Hanks and even though I wasn't in your class I spent many a day in your room, talking and learning to be a more respectful young man. Your kindness and understanding kept me focused on the bigger picture in life and I graduated from Hanks in 1982. All though I wasn't at Hanks anymore, you still made time for me when I had a problem or question never telling me that you couldn't or wouldn't help, that is just the kind of person you were. As life went on, we always stayed in touch and even when I wasn't calling you, you still kept up with what was going on in my life. One of my greatest joys was introducing you to my eldest son when he became a freshman at Hanks. You immediately gave him a big hug and told him that whatever he needed you would be there for him, just like you were with me. you took him to you're desk and showed him a post it that you had on your desk that was old and worn with my name and cell phone number on it and you told him that it had been there for over 10 years, and then you proceeded to tell him how much that i had meant to you over the years and that you knew if you ever needed something you could count on me. My son and Ms J had a wonderful relationship and he also graduated but not before we took my youngest son who was now a freshman to meet her, and the story repeated itself. Ms J i just want you to know and everyone else to know what a beautiful angel you were and to let you know that We love and will miss you. I cant wait to meet you again in the future, I'm sure I still have a lot to learn! love you and I'll see you again
Gyneth Garrison
March 22, 2012
I'm so lucky to have been one of Bev's colleagues. She had so much to teach all of us about the gift of being able to influence our students. I'll always appreciate Bev's words of wisdom at a time when I really needed them. I hope everyone's kind words will comfort Bev's family - what a treasure she has been!
Caitlin Campisi
March 22, 2012
Ms.J you were the best teacher anyone could ever ask for. Im so glad I had the privalege of meeting you and you being my french teacher at Hanks! You were amazing and was always there if I ever needed anything. You always cared so much about everyone, you are one of the reasons why I want to become a teacher. You will be dearly missed Thank you so much for everything you will always be in my heart.
Ken Livingston
March 22, 2012
Ms. J, I was blessed to have you teach me at Hanks, I strive everyday to teach the way that you taught me with humor, compassion, heart and the ability to make learning a life long experience..I will never forget the lessons that you taught me and the thousands of other Knights from Hanks High, I am still impressed with your ability to hit me with an eraser any time you wanted too. God Bless your family and friends at this time
Amanda Garay
March 22, 2012
Forever in my thoughts and in my heart. I will always carry with me a piece of you Ms. J. you taught me how to live for myself and never give up!! I hope that I will be an unforgettable French teacher like you were to me!! Thank you for all the beautiful memories!!! I will make you proud!! Love you forever and always...God bless everyone whos lives were touched by this remarkable woman.
Sheri Cohen
March 22, 2012
Ms. J was a great teacher while I was at Hanks and became a friend years later. I remember the pink pig in the corner of her room "flying around", and she always walked into class with a mason jar mug filled with iced coffee. After graduation, my father started working at Hanks and he and Ms. J became friends. Whenver I visited my dad, I'd stop by to see Ms. J as well. I will miss her laugh, her friendship and just the overall great person she was. My sympathies to her family. Heaven just got one of the funniest people I know.
Lisa Beckett
March 22, 2012
I feel honored to have spent two years learning French and so much more from Ms J. She was a wonderful person so full of encouragement, joy, and love. She is irreplaceable and will truly be missed.
Charlene Miranda-Magallanez
March 22, 2012
Ms. J...you taught us more than french....you taught us life lessons. More importantly you taught us that anything could be accomplished. My teacher, my mentor and friend,; you will be dearly missed. My deepest sympathies to the Johnstone family.
Iggy Garcia
March 22, 2012
Ms. J, you were the best, thanks for everything.
March 22, 2012
Great friend , praise God for her life, loved her and hers so much.The Hiblers
Jeanie Powell
March 22, 2012
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to Beverly's family. She was truly a gifted teacher who inspired not only her students but her peers as well. Teachers like her really understand that people are the most important resource a country has. Her positive attitude and dedication to her students helped guide many young people during their difficult teen years. She will always be remembered. As a parent of one of those students and as a fellow teacher who worked along side her, I know she made a difference in many lives.
RO semary Sanchez
March 22, 2012
Thank you Ms. "J" for everything you taught us aside from French. My heart and Prayers to the Johnstone Family.
Sharon Skindell
March 22, 2012
We will miss you! Thank you for being my mentor and, most importantly, my friend.
Lupe Camargo
March 22, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the Johnstone Family during this time of sorrow. Bev was a great teacher and colleague of mine for many years. Her students loved her and we respected her. She will be greatly missed.
March 22, 2012
My Thoughts and Prayers go out to the Johnstone Family. Ms. Johnstone was more than a Educator and Friend. She was that Mother Figure that alot of students did not have at home. Teaching was her Life and she also knew alot about basketball.
She will be missed!
"To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord."
angie alvarado
March 22, 2012
My deepest sympathy angie alvarado
Carla Newman
March 21, 2012
We'll miss you, Ms. J. Adieu.
Christina Marquez
March 21, 2012
Beverly, you will be deeply missed! It was an honor and privilege to know you. Our family was blessed to have such a wonderful neighbor. I have never met such a beautiful, strong and independent woman. I used to freak out seeing you on your roof turning on your air conditioner, but you wouldn't have it any other way. I will never never forget what you did for my daughter! You were our angel in disguise, so now our father needs his special angel back home. Thank you beverly we love you! We will never forget you!
March 21, 2012
Matt and I were devastated when we heard the news about Beverly. She was always so giving and thoughtful of others. I will never forget her kindness when my dad died. She was the first one over. She is with her dad now. We will miss her. Words cannot really tell you how sorry we all feel.
God bless her and you all,
Colleen (Devlin) and Matt Witt
Ernie Gomez
March 21, 2012
You will be missed
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