William J. Johnston

William J. Johnston, born April 16, 1929, Lamar, Colorado, died October 25, 2011 Houston, Texas. Bill graduated from the Colorado School of Mines in 1951, with a Petroleum Engineering degree. After service in the United States Army, Bill’s career as a petroleum engineer spanned almost 60 years. Bill was a member of the Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church and was active with the pantry food preparation group, Second Family, and the Venturers. He enjoyed the years with the Hey Lollies Square Dancing fellowship. He was a history buff and loved to play bridge.

Bill leaves the one he calls his “beautiful bride” of 37 years, Sherry Bramlett Johnston; sisters, Sylvia J. Bartay of Wimberley, Texas; and Lizbeth J. Anderson of East Sound, Washington; children, Catherine J. Roberts and husband Ron of Burnet, Texas; William James Johnston of Richmond, California; Ann J. Lauer of Oakland, California; and Lynne J. Booth and husband Gerald of Beggs, Oklahoma; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Services will be held in the Chapel at Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church on Monday, October 31, 2011, at 10:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Colorado School of Mines Foundation, Department of Petroleum Engineering, P. O. Box 4005, Golden, Colorado 80401-0005 or Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church Food Ministry, 11612 Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas 77024.