Leona Johnston

Leona Johnston of Walla Walla, WA passed away February 1, 2021 after a short illness.

She was born on August 12, 1934 to Walter and Naydeen Hanan in Twisp, WA.  She attended school in Twisp until graduating high school in 1952.

She married David Johnston on August 1, 1953, and moved to Omak, Auburn, then finally settling in Okanogan, Washington, where they had two sons, Brad and Ricky.  She enjoyed her role as Mom, and became an avid sports mother.  She loved all the Okanogan kids, their sports and local rodeos. She participated in many bowling leagues over the years.  She worked in local packing sheds until retirement.  Then she and Dave became Arizona snowbirds for 25 years.

She is survived by her husband of 66 years, David Johnston of Walla Walla, son Ricky (Julie) Johnston of Walla Walla, sister Helen Dodge of Arizona, Sister-in-law Rita Hanon of Twisp, Linda Hanan of Tacoma, Daughter-in-law Mikel Johnston of Okanogan, Grandsons Jeremy Johnston of Okanogan, and Cameron Johnston of Walla, four great-grandchildren Richard, Katherine, Jason, and Riplee and many nieces and Nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents Walter and Naydee Hanan, Beloved son, Brad Johnston, Brothers Samuel and Steve Hanan.

According to Leona’s wishes, no memorial services will be held.

Memorial Donations may be made to the Okanogan or Omak Senior Centers through Herring Groseclose Funeral Home 315 W. Alder St. Walla Walla, WA 99362.