Bryan Keith Johnstone

Bryan will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by his wife of 61 years, Margaret (née Enefer); children: Todd and Debbie (Jason Bjerke); grandson Kaiden Bjerke; sister-in-law Bea Weal; and well as numerous other family and friends.

Bryan was born May 25, 1941 in Vancouver, BC to John and Jenny Johnstone. As a young man, Bryan was an avid music lover who played and recorded with his high school band the Bluenotes. Bryan later met Margaret whom he would marry in 1962.

After completing his apprenticeship as a Telecontrol Technician in 1977, Bryan went on to work for BC Hydro for 30 years where he maintained radio, microwave, fiber optic data and communications systems. During his time at BC Hydro, Bryan served as Chairman on a joint trades apprenticeship program where he developed apprenticeship training manuals.

Upon retirement, Bryan continued to work by serving in various Director roles for many organizations; he received recognition from the Credit Union Institute of Canada for this work. He later joined the Fraternal Order of Railroaders, Grand Lodge, Royal Arch Masons, Easter Star, and Santa Cruz Lodge (Cuba) where he served and raised funds for various charities. He was also a Worthy Patron and Grand Representative to the Grand Chapter of South Carolina.

Bryan was a passionate musician and music lover who played multiple instruments including the trombone, guitar, and organ; he went on to be organist for the North Star Lodge for several years. He was also an amateur ham radio enthusiast, pool player, baseball coach, photographer, sport fisherman, and train aficionado.

Bryan and Margaret had many fun years together and took many cruises including to Australia, the South Pacific, Panama, the Hawaiian Islands, and Cuba.

Donations in memory of Bryan can be made to the BC Cancer Foundation.