Obituary of David Lee Johnston

Celebration of Life David Lee Johnston entered this world on September 9, 1936 in Painesville, Ohio. His parents were Carl and Marcella (Crapser) Johnston and he had an older brother James, all of whom pre deceased him. He was married to Agnes (Candy) Johnston who also predeceased him. Dave graduated from high school and joined the Armed Forces of the United States and received an honorable discharge. He had a passion for learning and graduated from Michigan State University and later received his Masters Degree. He served his community by becoming a Law Enforcement Officer, a career that extended over many years. His additional careers included Director of Public Safety at Massachusetts Amherst University and the University of Pennsylvania before working for the Educational Testing Service as a Director. He then went on to form a very lucrative and successful corporation which he kept for over 12 years until his retirement and move to his "Shady Lane Farm" in Salisbury, Maryland. Dave was blessed with three children, Jay, Courtney and Ethan who he loved and cherished dearly. He also had a great love for animals, especially dogs. In Dave's eyes dogs could do no wrong. When not working he enjoyed traveling, going to the beach, cooking, gardening and so much more. In 2004 Dave married his soul mate Candy. He would often say "Candy and I were together 24/7 but we got along and we had a marriage because we loved each other." They enjoyed each other's company until her death in 2020. Dave leaves behind to cherish his memories his sons Jay (Dottie), Ethan (Patty), his daughter Courtney (Jim), his daughter-in-law Lily, grandchildren Gretchen, Kaia, Alissa, Alexandra and Caroline, his sister-in-law Susan and many devoted nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.