Stephen C. JOHNSTON

Of Ponte Vedra Beach (Jacksonville) FL Formerly of Minneapolis MN and St. Louis MO, on January 21, 2015, of complications of esophageal cancer. Graduate of Washburn High School 1958; member Delta Tau Delta fraternity at U of MN. Preceded in death by parents W. Edward Johnston and Bernardine Courtney Johnston; sister Kathleen Marie Johnston PhD of San Francisco. Survived by loving wife Pamela (Lovell) Johnston and her son Travis (wife Ellen) and family; brother David W. Johnston of Mpls. and Ft. Myers FL and wife Kathleen (Quinn); nieces Sheila Townsend (husband Michael K. Townsend DDS) and grandnephews Collin (6) and Henry (4) all of Castle Rock CO; and Mollie Johnston MD (husband Eleftherios Monis) of Los Angeles CA. Steve was a self-taught computer whiz who developed a computer-based inventory control system which he marketed worldwide, with over 6,000 users on 6 continents when he sold the firm in 2004 to American Software of Atlanta GA. Previously in the advertising, travel, and sales incentives industries in Mpls. and St. Louis. Steve enjoyed golf, and was a benefactor of Evans Scholars. He was a top ranking croquet player in the U.S., and was elected International Chairman of the United States Croquet Association where he was about to be inducted into its Hall of Fame. He was also very talented in wood turning and other arts. Steve had many friends worldwide. His intellect, wit, and his high standard of care for his employees, were well known. A celebration of his life has been held in Florida. Memorials may be addressed to Pamela Johnston c/o Quinn-Shalz Funeral Home, 3600 Third Street South, Jacksonville Beach FL 32250.