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The Skamania County Pioneer, Stevenson, WA., March 8, 2006, page 2

RAY W. JOHNSTON

     Ray W. Johnston, 60, of Underwood, died at his home, March 3, 2006. He was born in Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 23, 1945 to Helen and Raymond Johnston.
     He grew up in Phoenix and received his Bachelors and Masters of Business Education at Arizona State University.
     He married his wife Darla, in November 1965. In 1969, he accepted a teaching job at Forks High School in Washington, where he taught for three years. Their son, Jay, was born during this time. Two years later they added their daughter, Shawna.
     In August of 1972, Mr. Johnston accepted a teaching job with Stevenson High School, where he continued to teach for 32 years, retiring in 2004. Besides teaching, he developed a passion for Youth and Government. He developed the largest delegation in the state and was instrumental in setting up other delegations throughout Northwestern Washington. He worked with Y and G for 25 years, during which time he also served on the state board.
     While on the staff of SHS he ran the concession stand at every home game for 32 years, worked with student council, was in charge of the bookstore, and kept track of the accounts for the school. His passions included gardening, jewelry making, reading, and his family.
     He is survived by his wife, Darla, of Underwood; son and daughter-in-law, Jay and Laurie Johnston; daughter and son-in-law, Shawna and Mike Caldwell of Hood River; and five grandchildren; his mother Helen Roberts and sister Joann Johnson of Tucson, Ariz.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
     A family graveside service was held March 3 at Chris-Zada Cemetery in Underwood. A memorial service will be held at Stevenson High School gymnasium, March 12 at 3 p.m.
     Donations may be sent to Jill Neyenhouse at Stevenson High School for a memorial fund in Mr. Johnston's name, to be used for Stevenson High School's Youth and Government program.

The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., March 9, 2006, page 16

RAY JOHNSTON

Ray W. Johnston, 60, of Underwood, died at his home Friday, March 3, 2006.
He was born in Tucson, Ariz., on Oct. 23, 1945, to Helen and Raymond Johnston. He grew up in Phoenix and received his bachelor and master of Business Education at Arizona State University.
Upon meeting Darla Mace at the Phoenix newspapers, they fell in love and married on Nov. 23, 1965. In 1969, he accepted a teaching job at Forks High School, where he taught for 3 years.
In August of 1972, Mr. Johnson accepted a teaching job with Stevenson High School, where he continued to teach for 32 years, retiring in 2004. Besides teaching, he developed a passion for youth and government. He worked with Y and G for 25 years, during which time he also served on the state board.
He served the high school by running the concession stand at every home game for 32 years, worked with student council, was in charge of the bookstore, and kept track of the accounts for the school.
His passions included gardening, jewelry making, reading, and his family.
Mr. Johnston is survived by his wife, Darla, Underwood; son Jay Johnston; daughter Shawna Caldwell, Hood River, Ore.; and five grandchildren, Wesley, Derek, Taryn Johnston and Sophie and Griffin Caldwell; mother Helen Roberts and sister Joann Johnson of Tucson, Ariz.; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
A family graveside service was held March 3 at Chris-Zada Cemetery in Underwood. A memorial service will be held at Stevenson High School gymnasium on March 12 at 3 p.m.
Memorials may be sent to Jill Neyenhouse at Stevenson High School for a memorial fund for Ray for Stevenson's Youth and Government.