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Gordon JOHNSTON Obituary
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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pat weller
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Gordy and I were close friends during our formative years at G-Prep. We got to know each other during Junior and Senior years (1966 and 1967). Gordy was fun to talk to about the things most important: sports, girls, people we admired and God - did he really exist?
We got into endless arguments of about the purpose of life. What was life essentially about? We argued but also laughed a lot. Gordy had a laugh That was so authentic that he always cheered me up.
He knew my girlfriend "Andi" who later became my wife. He would sometimes chauffeur the two of us around Spokane on city dates and would sometimes join us for dinner. Gordy was fun to be around, always had a ready quip or comment, and was a good friend to both of us.
With so much going in our friendship, Gordy and I had to get into trouble eventually. In one Saturday in July, we both decided to call in sick for work at our summer jobs, and then to go to a resort in Twin Lakes Idaho for needed rest, relaxation and to determine the veracity of the rumor that the best-looking girls in the Pacific Northwest congregated at this resort. But God intervened. When we arrived at the resort, we immediately lost the keys to the car while swimming and I had to call my dad at a nearby lake to retrieve us. Well, even though we confirmed the Idaho girls were quite lovely, the Buzz Kill of getting picked up by Dad pretty much end any romantic notions further. That was the way it often happened with us. We lost the keys and always protected somehow from "getting in over our heads".
As my career progressed, I moved away and lost contact with Gordy, his wife Ronda, and little Andi - the daughter he named after my wife Andi. We´ve had different life paths, but I´ve always felt Gordy gave me the confidence to try new things, find the things I love to do and then do them. I´ve lived a better life because Gordy was my friend during those formative years. Thank You Gordy. I hope to see you again . . .in the next life.
And let´s have Andi hold the keys!
Dave Faraca
July 26, 2025
A great classmate, RIP, God Bless
Dick Kopet
July 25, 2025
Gordy was a great friend in both high school and a fraternity brother at WSU. The world was a better place thanks to you.
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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