Obituary
Ruth M. Johnston
Mrs. Ruth McClure Johnston, 100 years old, died at her home on Tuesday, July 13, 2010. She was born in Beaver Falls, PA, where she met her husband, John M. Johnston, at the Geneva College. The Johnston's moved to Panama City in 1949 where John was Principal of Bay County High School for twenty years before retiring and Ruth taught piano in her home to many local students. She was a talented musician and loved to participate in musical drama - playing the piano, and telling funny stories – mostly on herself which endeared her to many. She was a member of the Panama City Woman's Club where she gave monthly devotions at the meetings for many years, which spoke of her faith and trust in her Lord and Savior, and happily greeted the members at the door with a warm hug. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Panama City. She is remembered for her many acts of love and service in her Church and the Woman's Club, done with a twinkle in her eye and always having something encouraging to say to lift you up. She loved life and lived it to the fullest. She was a long time summer resident at the Chautauqua Institute, NY where she spent her summers at the cottage. She is survived by her son Jack Johnston (Emily) of Westminster MD, daughter Judy Croft (Robert) of Panama City, her grandson, Arne Johnston (Mary) of York PA, and great-grandson Kyle. She is survived by her brother's three children Jim, Paula, and Ron McClure (Linda) and her husband's sister's children Jim Wright (Judy) and Nancy Hemphill (Dick) and their respective children. Judy and Robert will receive friends at 219 North Cove Blvd. on Sunday, July 18 from 5 to 7 PM. A celebration service of her life will be held on Saturday, August 28, at 2:30 PM at the First Presbyterian Church of Panama City. Those touched by her life are warmly invited. Internment will follow at a later time at the Beaver Falls Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to the Panama City Woman's Club (GFWC), 350 North Cove Blvd, Panama City, FL 32401 or to the First Presbyterian Church, 100 E 7th Street, Panama City, FL 32401 in memory of Ruth Johnston.
Wilson Funeral Home
Mrs. Ruth McClure Johnston, 100 years old, died at her home on Tuesday, July 13, 2010. She was born in Beaver Falls, PA, where she met her husband, John M. Johnston, at the Geneva College. The Johnston's moved to Panama City in 1949 where John was Principal of Bay County High School for twenty years before retiring and Ruth taught piano in her home to many local students. She was a talented musician and loved to participate in musical drama - playing the piano, and telling funny stories – mostly on herself which endeared her to many. She was a member of the Panama City Woman's Club where she gave monthly devotions at the meetings for many years, which spoke of her faith and trust in her Lord and Savior, and happily greeted the members at the door with a warm hug. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Panama City. She is remembered for her many acts of love and service in her Church and the Woman's Club, done with a twinkle in her eye and always having something encouraging to say to lift you up. She loved life and lived it to the fullest. She was a long time summer resident at the Chautauqua Institute, NY where she spent her summers at the cottage. She is survived by her son Jack Johnston (Emily) of Westminster MD, daughter Judy Croft (Robert) of Panama City, her grandson, Arne Johnston (Mary) of York PA, and great-grandson Kyle. She is survived by her brother's three children Jim, Paula, and Ron McClure (Linda) and her husband's sister's children Jim Wright (Judy) and Nancy Hemphill (Dick) and their respective children. Judy and Robert will receive friends at 219 North Cove Blvd. on Sunday, July 18 from 5 to 7 PM. A celebration service of her life will be held on Saturday, August 28, at 2:30 PM at the First Presbyterian Church of Panama City. Those touched by her life are warmly invited. Internment will follow at a later time at the Beaver Falls Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to the Panama City Woman's Club (GFWC), 350 North Cove Blvd, Panama City, FL 32401 or to the First Presbyterian Church, 100 E 7th Street, Panama City, FL 32401 in memory of Ruth Johnston.
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