Robert Bob H Johnston

Bob passed away Saturday afternoon following a short and sudden illness.

Bob had a wonderful sense of humor, an enormous thirst for adventure, and a kind heart. Because of his faith in God, we believe he is now in the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in heaven with a body no longer encumbered by physical limitations. He wrote the following prior to his death regarding what he wanted us to remember regarding his transition from this life to the next:

"I wish for my family and friends to know that I do not fear death. It is not the end, but is a new beginning for me. I also want my family and friends to know that I love them, all of them."

We want to thank all of you who are praying for us and supporting us as we grieve over our loss while at the same time, remembering that because of our faith in Jesus, we will meet him again some day on the other side.

Robert Howard Johnston, of Longmont, CO, previously of Firestone, CO, Boulder, CO and Illinois passed away on Saturday March 21, 2015.

Bob was born on July 6, 1951 in Denver, CO to Howard Daniel Johnston and Geraldine Mae Cowan, one of two sons. Bob attended Boulder High School, graduating in 1969.

In 1988, Bob married Roberta Baker in Lafayette, CO. They have two sons and a daughter; Nicholas Howard Johnston of Longmont, CO; Daniel Robert (Cari Lynn) Johnston of Firestone, CO; and Crystal Lynn (Dan) Privett of San Diego, CA. Crystal and Dan have two sons of their own, Luke and Landon.

Bob's professional experience includes Commercial Maintenance and Electrician. His specialty was the time he volunteered to the community at Calvary Baptist Church of Longmont, Citizen’s Volunteer Patrol, and sharing his love and training with the Longmont Human Society animals. His hobbies included scuba diving, photography, bicycling, hunting, fishing, camping, piloting glider planes, and riding as well as racing his motorcycles.

Bob is survived by his wife, Roberta, two sons, and a daughter, two grandsons, two brothers Tom (Theresa) Johnston of Denver, CO and Dennis (Cheri Kay) Shannon of Penrose, CO. He is also survived by aunts, uncles and numerous cousins.

A Memorial Service will be held this Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 11:00 a.m., Calvary Baptist Church, 2101 Gay Street, Longmont, Colorado, 80501 with a Reception with lunch for all attending, to follow the service. Senior Pastor Tom Hovestol will be officiating

In-lieu-of flowers please consider a contribution to Citizen’s Volunteer Patrol (CVP), Safety and Justice Center, 225 Kimbark Street, Longmont, CO 80501 or The Longmont Humane Society, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont, CO 80501.