Carolyn Pauline Johnstone, age 81, of Miles City passed away Thursday, July 26, 2012 at Holy Rosary Healthcare Care in Miles City.
Carolyn was born on December 28th, 1930 in Minot, ND the daughter of Harry & Elizabeth (Catherwood) Buck. She moved to Miles City and graduated from Custer County District High School all in the same year in 1948. In 1950, she married Alvin (Tex) Taylor. They lived in the Rock Springs area and ranched together. Carolyn and Tex had one daughter, Kay Del, in 1955. She married Harold (Johnny) Johnstone in 1971.
Carolyn embraced life full of energy and enthusiasm! Wherever her path led, Carolyn welcomed people into her circle of friendship with her fun, loving, spirit. She made all who knew her feel as though they were part of her family.
She is survived by her daughter Kay Del (Les) Adair of Reno, NV; three grandchildren : Della, Linda & Dale; four great grandchildren: Nathan, Amanda, Brandon & Taylor; one step daughter Ruth Ann Johnstone; and a step grandson Nic; a brother Gene Buck of Miles City; a sister Merle (Royce) Mathews of Bull Head, AZ ; as well as special nieces and nephews she held near and dear to her heart : the Taylors, the Morgans, the Bucks, and the Mathews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Tex Taylor, in 1965, her sister, Harriet, in 2005, and her second husband, Johnny Johnstone, in 2008.
Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, July 31, at 11:00 a.m. at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Interment will be held at a later date. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 AM
Tuesday July 31, 2012
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
1111 Palmer
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 AM
Tuesday July 31, 2012
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
1111 Palmer
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Shannon Holmen RN says
So very sad to hear of Carolyn. I so enjoyed her cheerful heart. Glad you will have such sweet memories of her. My prayers.
Lary and Les Manning says
A wonderful lady enjoyed her company
Karmie & Keith Lockie says
What a neat Lady. We will miss you. You and Johnny can dance and visit now. All our love
Satnam s Khalsa says
Love to all my relatives missing Aunt Carol. Wish I could be there with you. Carol was always loving to me. I can’t remember her ever ever but good to me!!!Her wit was always a gift to enjoy.
Cindy & Dale Berg says
Carol was such a fun lady to visit with. So glad I got to visit with her just a few short weeks ago.
Cindy and Dale
Bill Morgan family says
We are going to miss Aunt Carol’s sweet nature and her wonderful sense of humor. She always made us laugh. May she rest in peace.
Doug and Diane Ellingson says
Gene and Family, Our condolences on the loss of Carol. She always had time to stop and talk whenever we ran into her. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Diane and Doug
Merr and Armando DeAnda says
We are so sorry to hear of Carolyn’s passing. She was such a sweet wonderful woman. Carolyn will be greatly missed
Betty O'Brien says
My sincere sympathy goes out to the family of Carolyn. May she rest in peace.
Tim and Cheri Hafla says
Our deepest sympathy to Carol’s family, she was a wonderful person. Tim has many fond memories of her and Johnny.
Chris Choate-Raible says
I am so sorry to hear of Carolyn’s passing. She was such a sweet woman, and I had the pleasure of spending a weekend with her and Johnnie when I was Jr. High. They made me feel so welcome and I had a fun time. My Dad Lyman and Johnnie spent time crop dusting together. I am blessed to have known Carolyn.