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Thomas Johnston Obituary
Thomas Craig Johnston, 65, passed away June 18, 2017 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born August 7, 1951 in Salt Lake City to Wayne and Audrey Johnston.
He married Terine Lynn Ross on January 12, 1974 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was employed with the US Postal Service. Thomas enjoyed coaching hockey, and was an avid sports fan Go Cubbies!!!
Thomas is survived by his wife Teri Lynn Johnston, children Bridgett Blodgett (Mark), Jeremiah Johnston (Helen), grandchildren Steven (Alyssa), Timothy, and Andrew Blodgett, siblings Jim Johnston (Vicky), Susan Johnston.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and sister.
Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 23, 2017 at the Utah Veteran's Memorial Park Chapel, 17111 South Camp Williams Road, Bluffdale, Utah where friends may call one half hour prior to the service. Funeral Directors: Neil O'Donnell & Sons.
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Susan Johnston
June 15, 2024
Tom I love and miss you everyday. You mean so much to me and you will always be in my heart. I really wish I had given you a hug before you died. Love you.
Susan Johnston
June 25, 2017
Tommy the last time I talked to either you or anyone in your family was when I was at your fathers service. How I wish I had known you were leaving this planet and on to your next adventure so that the other side of your family, Joyce's side could have said goodbye. Now I will remember you as always defending the post office and defending your job. I used to babysit your kids a lot when I was way younger and that was always a great amount of fun as your kids were great. Goodbye Tommy from me and from the folks on your Aunt Joyce's side. Deborah Barnes Brown
James Glascock
June 23, 2017
Tommy and I were boyhood friends growing up on Utopia Avenue and going to St. Ann School. Tommy lived at the corner and I lived 4 houses west. We had a third best friend Mark Anderson who also lived on Utopia Avenue. We went everywhere together. We named ourselves the 3 Musketeers after we saw a free Saturday movie at the Southeast Theater of the old Three Musketeers Movie. We lived at a time when our mothers sent us out by 8 am in a tee shirt, jeans and keds and didn't want to see us until lunch or dinner. Each of our moms had a distinct call or whistle which we all knew. Many times we ate lunch and dinner at anyone of our three houses. All of our parents were allowed to scold any of us. We wandered the fields around us to find pop bottles to get refunds @ Wards Market to buy candy or go to Joys Cafe to get "Wild Indian" sodas (all the flavors in one). We would wander up to Grand Central to look at the toys and get Ice Cream Sodas at Snelgrove's. We played over-the-line (baseball) for hours everyday or climbed the fire escape banners and roofs of St. Ann School until the Priest or Nuns shooed us away. We were all altar boys together. We got in many fist fights between us and after it was over, in minutes were best of friends again. We slept out in one of our backyards every night in the summer, look at the stars and wonder about life. We always looked up to Jimmy and Bobby, and they came to our rescue many times. We were inseparable. It was the best of times to be friends and I have many great memories that I will never forget. I am now retired and live in Arizona.
Tommy thanks for being one of the best parts of my life.
James Glascock
362 Utopia Avenue
June 22, 2017
Teri, so sorry to read of Tom's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. --Melody, Warren & Bronwyn
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June 22, 2017
Dear Teri,
so sorry to hear about Tom. MY thoughts & prayers for you & your family. Thank you Tom for your service.
Elaine Wallace
June 21, 2017
Teri, so sorry to hear of Tom's death. You two have been through a lot in the past few years! My prayers are with you and your family as you make this transition.
Penny
June 21, 2017
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Dawn Buhlman
June 21, 2017
Teri and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers are with you. Tom, thank you for your service. May God bless you and keep you close to His loving heart.
June 21, 2017
Teri, my heart goes out to you and your family. Tom, I appreciate your military service and for being such a good man to your family and friends. You are loved and deeply missed.
Vicky Hall
ronnie ward
June 21, 2017
Teri, I am so very sorry for your losing Tom.
Deborah Nendell
June 21, 2017
Johnston Family, my heart is with you in these hard and sad days. Please know Tom was loved by us all.
Cindy Herl
June 21, 2017
Teri, so sorry for your loss of your beloved Tom. Wishing you the best in days to come.Cindy and Mel Herl
Tom receiving a Vietnam Vet quilt
Susan Johnston
June 21, 2017
Tom and Ryan on Ryan's graduation day.
Susan Johnston
June 21, 2017
Tom was surprised about the quilt
Susan Johnston
June 21, 2017
Thanksgiving Dinner 2015
June 21, 2017
A treasured moment that Thanksgiving Dinner. My sons and daughter in law were there. I was so happy to have our families together.
Chris Slade
June 21, 2017
I am so sorry to hear of his passing. I didn't get the chance to get to know him real well, but when I did talk to him he was such a nice man. It is so hard to let go even when it's in their best interest, the selfish side wants them here. You're all in my thoughts and prayers :'(
Gary Mast
June 21, 2017
Tom was a good friend since 10th grade at Granite High School and in recent years a good golf buddy. Rest in piece.
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