Saturday, October 18, 2014

OBITUARY for Edgar Palmer “Pal” Johnston (Dec 28, 1931 - Oct 3, 2014)

We would like to celebrate the life of Edgar Palmer “Pal” Johnston in his 83rd year, on October 3, 2014.  He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Mary of 56 years; children, Gordon (Raine), Ross (Mona) of Edmonton, Catherine (Graham) Philpot of Perth, Australia; grandchildren, Tim and Meagan Philpot and Posy Johnston; brothers, Murray (Joan) and Laurence, extended family and friends.

He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on December 28, 1931, and received his former education around the Toronto area. He then moved to Vancouver and graduated from UBC with a B Comm and articled for his CA and became a Chartered Accountant in 1961. Much later, he received his MBA from McMaster in 1967 and became a tax specialist with KPMG. Pal was a member of Mystic Tie Lodge and a member of OES Allenby Chapter.

A memorial service was held at First Presbyterian Church, 10025-105 Street NW, Edmonton, at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2014.

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