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1946 - 2021

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1946

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2021

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Skyline High School University of Utah

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Richard Johnston Obituary

Richard Allen Johnston

1946-2021

Salt Lake City, Utah—Richard Allen Johnston, 74, passed away April 19, 2021, after complications from surgery. He was born to Allen Edward and Romania Cox Johnston on August 8, 1946, and raised in the Salt Lake Valley. He married the love of his life, Barbara Ellen Haff, in 1974 and they had two children, Benjamin and Rebecca. Rick loved his family more than anything and was fiercely proud of his children, their spouses, and his grandchildren. We love you, Rick, we're so sad with you gone now, but as you always told us: It'll feel better when it stops hurting. The full obituary and online condolences can be found at: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/salt-lake-city-ut/

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from Apr. 22 to Apr. 27, 2021.

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May 23, 2021

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Karen Pool

May 2, 2021

Dear Barbara and Family,

It has been many years since I have had any contact with Rich or your family. However, I have many pleasant memories of time spent at Rich's father's home where we we learned to love Uncle Al, Rich, and Judy. Rich was always such a gentleman with a love of golf and pursuing his education at the U of U,

I am so sorry for your loss. Rich was a class act and I know his dad would have been proud of the life he has lived.

Karen Pool (niece of Ruth Johnston)

Linda Hermansen

April 25, 2021

Dear Barbara,
Sending my love and sincere condolences for you and your family.
I hope you will find peace and comfort in one of the most difficult times, (if not THE most) of ones life. Recently I mysteriously found these words scribbled on a torn envelope on my table. Sometimes little surprises are hidden hugs. May I share a hug with you and hope happy times return very soon.

“Death is a heartbreak no one can heal.
“Memories are heart strengths no one can steal.”

George R Beaton

April 24, 2021

Rick was a good friend and we played a lot of golf together at Mt. View over the past 20+ years....Always friendly and even tempered and a good player - he loved to compete. He will be sorely missed and may he rest in peace.

Kay and Chuck Palmer-Callahan

April 23, 2021

Rick, I will miss my Evergreen Jr High Pal and your special smile!!! Barbara, our hearts are deeply saddened by Rick’s passing and the loss of a
special Bridlewood Villa’s friend. Barbara, May your Higher Power carry you through this mist difficult time. We love you, we are here for you!!!
Chuck and Kay

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