Steven Michael Johnston

1953 - 2017

Steven Michael Johnston obituary, 1953-2017, Simi Valley, CA

BORN

1953

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Valley Oaks-Griffin Memorial Park, Mortuary & Crematory

5600 Lindero Canyon Road

Thousand Oaks, California

Steven Johnston Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 5, 2017.

Steven Michael Johnston, 64 of Simi Valley, California passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2017. He touched many lives with his love, loyalty and humor and we are comforted in knowing we will see him again in the presence of our Lord and Savior.

Steve was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1953, moving to California in 1956. He was raised in Villa Park, CA and moved with his family to Thousand Oaks in 1971. Steve attended Villa Park High School and CSU Northridge. He loved spending time with his family and doing projects around the house. Steve also enjoyed Angels baseball games, the beach, skiing, camping and golf. He was a dedicated "UPSer" for 37.5 years, respected by everyone he worked with. After he retired he bought an RV and planned on seeing the U.S. He did get to take three long trips which he thoroughly enjoyed.

Steve is preceded in death by his parents Charles Johnston and mother LaVerne Johnston Merriken; sister Christine Osborne and brothers Rick and John Johnston. He is survived by his wife Karen of 24 years, daughter Danielle and son Garrett; sister Carolyn Christian, her family, many nieces and nephews and their expanding families.

Services will be held at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Mortuary, 5600 Lindero Canyon Rd. Westlake Village, CA 91362 on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in his name to either the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation or the American Lung Association

Arrangements under the direction of Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Mortuary, Westlake Village, California.

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December 19, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences to you an hope you can find comfort in knowing that God loves you. John 3:16.

December 16, 2017

Ron Fuller

My name is Ron Fuller, I met Steve in 1988 at UPS he was a great friend and very dedicated Manager. His employees loved him. I will never forget when I was promoted to Manager in 1991 Steve Was Pacoima Manager and I was Valencia Manager. Steve would come into my office every Morning after the drivers were dispatched and tell my supervisors to handle the phones, and don't bother us. He would close the door pull up a chair put his wingtip shoes on my desk and say. What do you want to work on today. He taught me my entire morning routine never getting upset when I asked dumb questions. He was a great role model for me and I always had utmost respect for him. A great Man and a True Friend.

December 14, 2017

Richard and Claudia Basola

Dear Karen and Family,
We are so saddened by the loss of our friend, Steve! His gentleness and kindness was beyond compare. Steve was a loyal husband and father...we did not have enough time with him and Karen. Karen, we will always be here for you and your family!!

We love you,

Richard and Claudia Basola

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10:00 a.m.

Valley Oaks-Griffin Memorial Park, Mortuary & Crematory

5600 Lindero Canyon Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362

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