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Celebration Of Life

Aug. 2, 2025

2:00 p.m.

Central Grange #831

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Gordon JOHNSTON Obituary

March 8, 1949 - July 5, 2025

Spokane Valley - Gordon J. Johnston, 76, of Spokane, Washington, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025, surrounded by family. Gordon will be remembered for his kindness, sense of humor, and optimistic spirit. Gordon loved basketball, tennis, and his large extended family. He spent his professional life in service of others and had a notable impact on all those he encountered. Gordon is survived by his six children and 14 grandchildren. A Celebration of Life event will be held at 2pm, on August 2, 2025, at the Central Grange #831 in Spokane.

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Published by Spokesman-Review on Jul. 20, 2025.

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for Gordon JOHNSTON

Aug

2

Celebration of Life

2:00 p.m.

Central Grange #831

Spokane, WA

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Jack Sheehan, Las Vegas

July 21, 2025

I was a classmate of Gordy's at G-Prep. It was great to read about his big family. He was an outstanding athlete and a terrific guy.

Brian Q Voris

July 20, 2025

Gordy you are forever a piece of my Cougar memories. You are missed by brother.

Don Penna

July 20, 2025

When I think of you the first thoughts that come to mind are playing b--ball with you and that awesome set shot you had and that summer long, seemed like never ending , Monopoly game we played in the garage. God bless you my friend.

Mark Be

July 20, 2025

Oh dear - many memories of the "frat days" - one of a kind

Laura Johnston

July 15, 2025

Uncle Gordy we will all miss you dearly. Uncle Jim, Jerry, Denny and Bob are waiting anxiously for you to arrive from Purgatory to your new home in Heaven.

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