My apologies for the somber post immediately following the tour this year, but I wanted to make sure to share the information about the memorial services for Earl Johnston for those of you who may be interested in attending.
Earl Ryan Johnston, 51, of Surprise, AZ passed away on June 21st, 2009 as a result of a bicycle accident. Earl was born September 13th,1957 in California, PA. Earl and Sally Johnston lived in Olathe, KS for 27 years and moved to Surprise, AZ in 2005. Earl was an active member of Horizon Church in Surprise, AZ. Earl was a senior manager in the aerospace division of Honeywell and had been employed there since 1978. He was an avid cyclist and had ridden his bicycle across Kansas, Arizona, and several other states. Surviving family members include his wife Sally and son Ryan Johnston of Surprise, AZ; daughter Amy Johnston of Olathe, KS; parents Harry and Nancy Johnston; sister Carol Tymoczko of Washington, PA; sister Cathy Runyan of San Jose, CA; four nephews and two nieces. He was preceded in death by his brother Paul Johnston of San Francisco, CA.
- VISITATION:
Thursday, July 2, 2009 / 6:00 - 8:00 pm / Porter Funeral Homes & Crematory, 8535 Monrovia, Lenexa, KS, (913) 438-6444) - FUNERAL SERVICE:
Friday, July 3, 2009 / 10:00 am / Mill Creek Community Church - CONDOLENCES:
Please visit PorterFuneralHome.com
The cross memorial shown above was constructed by Micah Bicker who runs the Hiawatha Cyclist blog.
