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Helen Johnstone, 87, passed away December 4, 2009 after a long illness in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Helen was born at home May 24, 1922 to Fred Bradford Davis and Pauline Hill Davis in St. Maries, Idaho. She attended school in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho from third grade through high school. Helen moved with her family to Boise, Idaho in 1941 and she attended the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho where she became a member of Kappa Alpha Theta, a national sorority. She met Warren Hill, Meridian, at the University and they were married in 1945. They raised three children in Boise and later sent all three children to the University of Idaho. They were married twenty years and then divorced. Helen returned to the University of Idaho where she graduated in elementary education in 1965. She taught nineteen years for the Boise School District.
Helen was active in the Boise Senior Center where she organized many wonderful Harmon trips. She met James L. Johnstone at the Boise Senior Center where they found they had common interests, both having lived in northern Idaho and both University of Idaho graduates. She had a great love of animals, especially her cats. Jim and Helen married August 30, 1995. They enjoyed retirement and traveled to many places including England and Scotland. Jim passed away October 21, 2001. Helen has always enjoyed membership in numerous organizations. She was a fifty year member and a past Worthy Matron of Boise Chapter #65 Order of Eastern Star. She was also a fifty year member of Daughters of the Nile, Iras Temple #40, Past Regent of Pioneer Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, member of Auxiliary 115 Order of Eagles, Advisory Board member of the Boise Senior Center, and past president of Omicron Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma (teacher's professional group). Helen and Jim had placed membership in Hillview Methodist Church. Helen is survived by her children Marilyn Kurt, Sandy, Utah; Warren and Sandy Hill, Oviedo, Florida; and Bradford and Kay Hill, Boise; two grandchildren Heather (Ross) Merritt, Florida; Andy Hill, Boise. She is also survived by her extended family Jim and Janie Johnstone, Blackfoot; Jean Ritchie, Palisades, Idaho; many beautiful step grandchildren, and Dolores Tanksley, beloved sister-in-law, Rodeo, California. Graveside services will be held at the Meridian Cemetery on Saturday December 12, 2009. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Boise Humane Society. Condolences:Sender's Name: Karen Smith
She was a lovely lady and a supportive aunt when I was young. She will be thought of with respect and love.
Sender's Name: Jim Johnstone
Our family is eternally grateful for the impact Helen had on my dad's life. We appreciate the person she was and the kindness she extended.
Sender's Name: Pioneer Chapter DAR Dear Marilyn, Warren and Bradford, Pioneer Chapter extends its sincere condolences to your family in this time of your grief. Pioneer appreciated Helen's talents and many members will remember her serving as Regent and as State Historian. You have our prayers. Sincerely, Members of the Pioneer Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution and Pioneer Chaplain, Judith Alexander |