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Lloyd Johnston, 76, of Nekoma, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2008 at the Cavalier County Memorial Hospital of Langdon, ND.
Lloyd Douglas Johnston was born August 19, 1931, at Grafton, ND, to Harvey and Dorothy (Aitken) Johnston. He grew up in Nekoma where he graduated from Nekoma High School in the class of 1949. He went on to attend college at Minot State and Telegraph School in Montana. Lloyd worked for the Great Northern Railroad for a short time in the early 1950’s. Lloyd entered the United States Air Force on November 29, 1951. He and Joyce Knutson were united in marriage on August 22, 1952. Lloyd was Honorably discharged on November 28, 1955. He attended electronics school and worked for Remington Rand in 1956. From 1956 until his retirement in 1992 he worked for several different companies maintaining computers. After living in many parts of the country, Lloyd and Joyce returned to Nekoma in 1974 where Lloyd worked for the ABM Missile Site and he farmed until 1996. He and Joyce enjoyed square dancing for many years and he had an avid interest in restoring old cars. Lloyd was active in the Presbyterian Church were he held many offices and served on the Nekoma School Board.
He is survived by his wife Joyce of Nekoma, children: Mark (Diedre) Johnston of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada; Laura (Gregory) Bidanset of Virginia Beach, Virginia; Thomas (Karene) Johnston of Maple Grove, MN; six grandchildren: Sarah (Gary) Lupton, Jonathan Bidanset, Anna Bidanset, Paul Bidanset, Mikki Johnston, Hannah Johnston, one great-grandchild: Elisabeth Lupton, brothers: Roger (Carol) Johnston of Nekoma, ND, Haroild (Jann) Johnston of Landley, WA, sisters: Jean (Marvin) Moen of Edmore, ND and Barbara (Dennis) Luhmann of Langdon, ND along with numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and son Douglas.
PRAYER SERVICE 5:00pm Sunday February 17, 2008 with visitation for one hour before the time of services at the Brooks Funeral Home of Langdon, ND.
FUNERAL SERVICES 2:00pm Monday February 18, 2008 with visitation for one hour before the time of services at the United Methodist Church of Langdon, ND.
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Joyce - We just received word today of Lloyds passing. We are so sorry for your loss. Lloyd was such a kind gentleman and made everyone feel warm with this presence. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jerry & Glynda Janz & Family
I received word about your dear husband, Dad and brother today...I am down in Oklahoma visiting family... When I think of Lloyd I think of "what a kind, gentle person he was", even at MM he would say "Hi, Betty, how are you?" He will indeed be missed by all of you...thinking of you during this time...
Betty Johnston
Dear Joyce and family, we were saddened to learn that Lloyd passed away. Please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers. The memories of the times we shared will not be forgotten.
Love Lives On
Those we love remain with us, for love itself lives on.
And cherished memories never fade, because a loved one's gone.
Those we love can never be more than a thought apart.
For as long as there is memory, they'll live on in the heart.
Bernice Looker and family
I sent a condolence yesterday and see that I signed in as Betty Johnston...sorry for the error... Continuing to remember you in my prayers....and sorry not to be there for the service...
Betty Fetzer
Joyce - We just received word today of Lloyds passing. We are so sorry for your loss. Lloyd was such a kind gentlemen and made everyone feel warm with his presence. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jerry & Glynda Janz & Family
Joyce and family, We know this must be a difficult time for you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love, Mike, Jan, Jami, Tami and Sara Kleinschmidt
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