Keith Johnston

Keith Johnston was born in Los Angeles, California on Feb. 11, 1940.

He grew up in Hobbs, New Mexico, and attended the University of New Mexico where he was the President of his fraternity, Sigma Phi Epsilon.

Upon graduation, Keith was immediately drafted into the United States Army. He became an officer and went to flight school where his love for flying was satisfied. He did two tours of duty in Vietnam and earned three Bronze Stars.

After 20 years in the military, Keith retired and moved to California. He worked as a consultant in communications for Los Angeles County and the City of Long Beach.

In 1991, he met his wife Ellen who was born and raised in Montana. They were married in April 1993.

Travel was always on their agenda. Keith and Ellen especially loved cruising, which took them to many parts of the world.

Their plans to retire at the beach were changed when Keith and Ellen purchased the Huckleberry House Bed and Breakfast from Ellen's brother Bob and sister-in-law Jessie.

They found that they loved being innkeepers. They enjoyed the countless guests who came through, and they also enjoyed spending quiet time on the porch of their beautiful home in Libby.

Keith passed away suddenly on Nov. 21, 2022, with Ellen at his side. He is survived by Ellen and two daughters from a previous marriage, Lisa Thompson and husband Alfred, and granddaughters Victoria and Olivia; Linda Johnston and granddaughters Megan and Sydney, and grandson Zachary.

Remembrance donations may be made in Keith's memory to the Combat Control Foundation at https://combatcontrol.team.

No services are planned at this time.