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Roger Johnston Obituary

A Celebration of Life for Roger Johnston will be on Saturday, February 6, at 10 am at the Dean Fleischauer Center, 326 W Alabama Ave, Fountain, CO, 80817. He passed away January 19, at home with his beloved wife, Gerri, at his side. Roger was an educator in FFC School District Eight for 27 years, retiring as Principal of Fountain Mesa Elementary. Active in his community, he was President of the Fountain Valley Optimist Club for kids. Roger received his Masters in Education from Western State College in Gunnison, where his family continued to enjoy many summers. He then received his Doctorate in 1991 from the University of Southern Mississippi. He loved the outdoors including golf and fishing and played competitive bridge. Most of all, he loved his family and grandchildren. Roger is survived by wife, Gerri; son, Rodney (Trish), and their daughters Kennedy and Marley; a daughter, Billie Jean (Matt), and their children Dillon and Katie; his mother, Billie White; brother Dave Johnston; sister Jan Criss. Donations may be made in lieu of flowers to "Mesa Elementary" Reading Carnival, 400 Camino Del Rey, Fountain, CO 80817.

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Published by The Gazette on Jan. 31, 2010.

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Ardelle Koperski

February 10, 2010

We were so saddened to see Roger's obituary in the paper. We enjoyed very much playing bridge and having dinner with both of you.
I sent a card to Dean Fleischauer Center as we were unable to attend the memorial and it was returned.
I have looked in the phone book numerous times but was unable to find a listing to contact you.
Our prayers are with you and we would like to get together with you, Gerri, some time in the future.

Your friends, Larry and Ardelle

Rob Simony

February 3, 2010

There is nothing more important to say than you will be sadly missed. Rob and Jeannie

February 2, 2010

From our family to yours we send our deepest condolences; Mr. Johnston was a wonderful man, principal, and caring human being he is sorely missed by all. We witnessed first hand his tough exterior with his compassionate, kind eyes. With Mr. Johnston as the community leader at Mesa Elementary we all saw a strong village of youth grow and prosper.
Patrick & Carol Burbridge

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