Obituary of Walter Eldon Johnston

Walter Eldon Johnston was born March 18, 1920, in Harris, Saskatchewan and passed away November 4, 2016.

He owned Carrot River Airways and spent 18000 hours in the air serving the northern communities.  Walter had an aeronautical engineers license and was awarded a certificate for his years of service.  In October 2013, he was inducted into the Saskatchewan Aviation Hall of Fame, recognizing his contribution to Saskatchewan Aviation Heritage.

Walter is survived by his children Faye (Doug), Monnel (Frank) and Joe (Helen).  Grandchildren Trevor, Tracey (Dane) and Briget, great grandchildren Treala (Cody), Chainee (Andrew), Terin (Abiy), Tristan, Klyne and Wyatt and great great grandchildren Eira and Koen.

He was predeceased by his wife Marion and grandsons Lance O’Byrne and Spencer O’Byrne.

A special thank you to the staff at Carrot River Health Centre for the loving care they provided. Here’s to a good man - the life he lived, the hearts he touched and the legacy he left behind.